Technosport, a leading Indian activewear brand, unveiled its Duracool+ fabric innovation during a successful Open House event at its new megafactory in Perundurai, Tamil Nadu, held in collaboration with KARL MAYER and A.T.E. Enterprises. This marks a major milestone as Technosport becomes the first company in South India to deploy KARL MAYER’s HKS-3M Tricot warp knitting machines for the production of high-performance activewear.
Over 100 industry professionals from Tirupur, Erode, Coimbatore, and surrounding textile hubs participated in the event, witnessing live demonstrations of three HKS-3M machines and a DS-Warper in action, producing warp-knitted fabrics tailored for active and sportswear segments. The machines ran at speeds up to 2800 RPM, reflecting high production efficiency.
The event opened with remarks by Mr. Navin Agrawal of A.T.E., followed by a presentation from Mr. Mark Smith on warp knitting innovations. Ms. Franseska Guth and A.T.E.’s sales team showcased a range of fabric samples and finished garments made with warp-knit technology.
Mr. Sunil Jhunjhunwala, Co-founder of Technosport, emphasized the brand’s focus on leveraging innovation to meet growing domestic and export demand for synthetic performance wear.
“By partnering with KARL MAYER and A.T.E., we’re bringing globally competitive textile technology to India. With the rising demand for synthetics, this move sets the stage for warp knitting to grow rapidly,” he said.
This collaboration has enabled Technosport to introduce Duracool+, a proprietary warp-knitted fabric engineered using the HKS-3M machines. The brand is also preparing to launch all-day pants—combining woven-like durability with knitwear comfort—to further diversify its apparel offerings.
Mr. Mark Smith, Deputy Vice President of KARL MAYER, expressed gratitude to Technosport and A.T.E. for their collaboration:
“We sincerely thank Mr. Sunil Jhunjhunwala and the Technosport team for their partnership, and the A.T.E. Coimbatore team for executing such a successful event. We look forward to hosting more events to strengthen warp knitting in India.”
With this investment in advanced textile machinery and a commitment to sustainability and functionality, Technosport is poised to set new standards in Indian and global activewear, making high-performance apparel more accessible to a growing base of health-conscious consumers.
