What is Flat Knitting?

In the flat knitting method, the knitted fabrics are produced with a special way of knitting. In this method, the knitting work is turned at the regular intervals, i.e. the fabric used for knitting has its alternating sides to the knitter. The two sides of the knitting fabric are called the right side (outer side) and the wrong side (inner side).

This particular method of knitting may seem to be a bit of complicated, as the same stitching procedure includes two different movements (once from the right side and the next from the wrong sides). Generally, in flat knitting, the fabric is turned on its next side after every row.

Flat Knitting Machine

Main features:

• It has a pair of stationary needle beds.
• The type of needle used is latch.
• Angular cams are used in it, which is a part of the bi-directional cam system.
• The cam system is connected to the lower side of a carriage.
• Across the width of the machine, the carriage crosses it, but in a reciprocating way.
• For every needle bed present in the machine, there is a distinct cam system installed in it.

Every two cam systems are connected together with a bridge. This links every needle bed to the other.

Advantages:

The new flat knitting machine is one of the most versatile among the weft knitting machines. The potential of the machine depends on the selection of one or both beds, striping, racked stitches, loop transfer, tabular knitting, etc.

The length of the stitches is generally wide. There is a possibility of altering the machine gauge if needed.

The use of a flat machine is simple and anyone can operate it with a little knowledge. Also the maintenance of such machines is also not a difficult task like the other kinds of weft machines.

The knitting width, yarn path, carrier arrangement, and package accommodation features of the flat knitting machine decides the total number of garments to be knitted through it.

Uses:

With the use of the new flat knitting machines various types of garments are stitched including

• Jumpers
• Cardigans
• Pullovers
• Suits
• Trouser suits
• Accessories
• 3-D fashion products, etc.

Most of the reputed manufacturers and suppliers of the new flat knitting machines also provide services regarding repairing, installation, and maintenance of those machines. They contact the best vendors in the markets to purchase their raw materials for quality production. The professionals work as a team for them and use the latest technologies for guaranteed on-time delivery of the supreme quality machines.

Hence, the new flat knitting machines are well accepted in the market.