Using knitting machines is a new step in the garment industry, producing high quality products at low prices.
1. Characteristics of knitting machine
Knitting machines belong to machines with high precision and automation. There are many types of knitting machines, most of which are machines that process yarn into fabric in the shape of round tubes or long, wide sheets.
Some machines can process yarn into products or semi-finished products: socks, gloves, sweaters, etc. Currently, in addition to traditional knitting technologies, a number of modern knitting technologies have appeared. modern, allowing to create finished products with higher completeness and more creative applications.
2. New types of knitting machines
Flat knitting machines use four needle beds arranged in an upward V shape facing each other. Like in a circular knitting machine, the needle moves according to the cam’s operating mechanism. These cams are securely attached to the machine body of the flat knitting machine. The machine head moves forward and backward on the needle bed in a horizontal direction. Flat knitting technology is often applied in the field of outerwear production such as long-sleeved sweaters, long coats, short coats, decorative accessories such as collars, cuffs and hats, as well as details. 3D for technical applications such as upholstery or two-dimensional knitted fabrics used as reinforcing elements in composite structures.
Compared with the traditional flat knitting method, the seamless three-dimensional shaping knitting method allows the production of three-dimensional fabrics with a suitable structure. Completely shaped fabric products no longer have uneven seams, providing creative ideas for decorative details on shoulders, necks and sleeve edges.
Unlike large circular knitting machines, medium-sized seamless and sock knitting machines are used to produce high-level finished individual items. Instead of creating a continuous tube of fabric, these products are divided into individual pieces. Due to the variety of product designs, it is necessary to install opening cams on these machines and use a certain type of needle bending. To produce various fabric sizes, it is necessary to use knitting machines with suitable diameters. Common areas where this machine is used include the production of socks, medical fabrics, functional fabrics and underwear, body-sized clothing, swimwear, children’s clothing, sportswear and casual wear. At home.
Although knitting technology requires high technical expertise, it must still ensure extremely good product quality and produce consistent products – the efficiency of an automated production process. Saving costs, time and other factors in production is an extremely important result.
