Knitting | Classification of weft knitting m/c

In this post I will discuss about weft knitting machine. I hope it will fulfill your curiosity

Knitting machine is 5 types. They are:

According to design and needle arrangement:

1. Circular knitting m/c
2. Flat knitting m/c

According to number of needle bed:

1. Single jersey knitting m/c
2. Double jersey knitting m/c

According to end product of weft knitting m/c:

1. Fabric m/c (cut & sew knitwear)
2. Garment length m/c (fully fashion knitwear)

According to basic structure of weft knitting m/c:

1. Single jersey knitting m/c
2. Interlock knitting m/c
3. Rib knitting m/c
4. Purl knitting m/c

According to type of needles are used:

1. Knitting m/c equipped with latch needle
2. Circular knitting m/c
3. Flat knitting m/c

Knitting m/c equipped with breaded needle

1. Circular knitting m/c
2. Straight bar frame