This is TMAS
TMAS is a platform for collaboration. As members we share a common vision for a sustainable, profitable and durable textile machine industry.
Welcome to the wonderful world of fabric
Textile machinery is the enabler of many of the products we use every day. Modern comfort that we can take for granted thanks to previous generations of Swedish innovators. Did you know that the power of innovation still shines bright and that many new innovations were born from fabric? Let us give you some examples!
TMAS – Textile Machinery Association of Sweden
Driven by our love for textile, and our dedication to providing the most creative, cutting edge machinery solutions for the global textile industry we come together for a more sustainable future.
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News
2026.06.23
Why TMAS and its members are diving deep into AI agents
Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how companies operate. For TMAS members, it is not primarily about following a technology trend, it is about strengthening competitiveness in an increasingly global and fast-moving market. When implemented effectively, AI can give companies a significant competitive advantage. By adding AI, companies can shorten lead times, improve decision-making, enhance quality, […]
2026.06.15
ReSpin new member of TMAS
We warmly welcome ReSpin, new member of TMAS, to our community. Welcome to get to know ReSpin and Åsa Strandberg, CEO and founder, better! ReSpin is a Swedish textile recycling company developing a patented mechanical recycling technology that transforms textile waste into new fibres suitable for yarn production. The technology, called RespinJenny, is designed to […]
2026.06.14
Yiannis Vasilonikolos, BW Converting, takes a seat on the TMAS board
The TMAS board consists of representatives from the member companies and contribute with important work that aims to advocate for and promote the development of the industry. In 2026, we welcome Yiannis Vasilonikolos, BW Converting, to the TMAS board. With a background in textile engineering, Yiannis Vasilonikolos brings expertise within innovation and sustainable technologies to […]
2026.06.14
Janne Johansson, Eton Systems, takes a seat on the TMAS board
The TMAS board consists of representatives from the member companies and have the important job to advance the industry’s development and be its voice. In 2026, we welcome Jan Johansson, Eton Systems, to the TMAS board. ”I am happy about the opportunity to be part of the board of directors at TMAS. The textile and […]
2026.06.09
Keeping products moving with Swedish automation at FILTECH 2026
At FILTECH 2026, taking place in Cologne from June 30th to July 2nd, members of TMAS – the Swedish textile machinery association – will highlight how the country’s engineering expertise is enabling filtration manufacturers to increase productivity, improve traceability and reduce dependence on labour-intensive manual processes. Technical woven and nonwoven fabrics are used in a […]
2026.06.05
Eton’s AI-driven sorting system targets growing resale market
At the recent Texprocess exhibition in Frankfurt, Eton Systems – a member of TMAS, the Swedish textile machinery association – demonstrated its new aUPS module for the rapid sorting of used garments. Based on Eton’s well-proven UPS transport system for material handling and powered by the company’s ETONingenious Factory 4.0 software, the aUPS exploits the […]
2026.05.26
Sweden targets Türkiye’s textile future at ITM 2026
Following the opening of its new showroom and test centre in Sweden, imogo will be introducing its groundbreaking new Dye-Max spray dyeing technology to Türkiye’s textile manufacturers at ITM 2026 in Istanbul from June 9-13. The company is one of several members of TMAS – the Swedish textile machinery association – introducing new technologies combining […]
2026.04.26
”The textile machinery industry combines creativity and the business side of the textile industry, which I like.”
Get to know Nathalie Dufva, embroidery salesperson at ACG Nyström. Here, she shares her passion for textiles and design and her path into the textile machinery industry. Nathalie studied Textile Product Development and Entrepreneurship at the Swedish School of Textiles in Borås. In February 2026 she joined the well‑established ACG Nyström, focusing on embroidery customers. […]
2026.03.26
Major expansion for ACG Kinna follows record year
In response to growing demand for its full textile and finished product line automation services, ACG Kinna – a member of TMAS, the Swedish textile machinery association – has inaugurated a 1,000-square-metre expansion at its headquarters in Skene, Sweden. “Following a number of acquisitions in recent years, we needed to either relocate or expand, and […]
2026.03.13
Automatex introduces game changing quilting machine
Having achieved rapid market success with its fully automated fitted sheet system, Automatex, a member of TMAS, the Swedish textile machinery association, has developed a game changing quilting machine which doubles productivity compared to what has previously been achievable. The P12-PB Automatic Lock Stitch Quilting Unit is engineered to deliver continuous, programmable quilting while reducing […]
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09
TMAS AI program 2026/27 – september
TMAS has invited its members to take part in an AI program, a training series with a focus on AI agents and practical application within member companies, for 2026/27. The program is designed to support member companies within TMAS to take the step from AI as inspiration and the testing phase to actual change in […]
Oct
05
TMAS AI program 2026/27 – October
TMAS has invited its members to take part in an AI program, a training series with a focus on AI agents and practical application within member companies, for 2026/27. The program is designed to support member companies within TMAS to take the step from AI as inspiration and the testing phase to actual change in […]
Nov
13
TMAS AI program 2026/27 – November
TMAS has invited its members to take part in an AI program, a training series with a focus on AI agents and practical application within member companies, for 2026/27. The program is designed to support member companies within TMAS to take the step from AI as inspiration and the testing phase to actual change in […]
Members
TMAS is made up of the leading Swedish companies within the textile technology, automation and production processes.
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Textile Machinery Association of Sweden, TMAS
Hearts in textile. Minds on machinery.