Thursday, August 21, 2008

Malhas Sonix takes new Montex in expansion programme

August 21, 2008 (Portugal)
A Monforts Montex stenter has been installed as part of an expansion programme, by Portugal’s Malhas Sonix following its takeover, to meet added production in new vertical integration.

Malhas Sonix renown since 1966 for its knitwear confectionary, weaving and dyeing for shirts, t-shirts and own brand underwear was recently taken over by the Portuguese Diastêxtil Group.

A confectionary and knitting company Diastêxtil was seeking to diversify with more vertical integration to provide quicker response times for its customers and guaranteed quality control.

Diastêxtil had been formed in 1984 by its president Mrs Conceição Dias and operated as a subcontractor until 1989. Continued investment in new equipment saw production increase to 20,000 pieces / week in 1994 and almost double between 2000 – 2005 to 4.5 million pieces / year.

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BIO and BIO NATURA - interpreters of fashion

August 19, 2008 (Italy)
Inside ECO LUXE, the area set up in the Cavaniglia Pavilion that hosted IAFIL’s bio range of natural organic fibres: BIO and BIO NATURA are the central characters in a production chain that reflects the history behind organic cotton from tuft to thread, from thread to knit, and finally the finished garment.

The IAFIL bios are interpreted in the designs of two great names in Italian fashion: GATTINONI – who has based all its spring/summer 2008 collection on organic, eco-compatible and eco-sustainable products. The IAFIL garment in the Eco Luxe area was presented on the catwalk at AltaRoma in the SS 09 collection and is made with BIO yarn: organic Peruvian pima cotton dyed with natural dyes and ICEA certifited by Istituto per la Certificazione Etica e Ambientale.

SAVERIO PALATELLA – with an extremely precious knitted garment he has interpreted BIO NATURA cotton: The naturally coloured IAFIL Peruvian pima cotton.

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Monday, August 18, 2008

BRUCKNER brings new concepts for functionalisation of textiles

August 18, 2008 (Germany)
BRÜCKNER Plant Technologies is in the market very well know as supplier of systems for the finishing of technical textiles. Despite the strong international competition, the company is proud to have gained in the last years further well known reference customers in different fields of the coating sector.

BRÜCKNER could also clearly enlarge its range of competence in the field of nonwovens technology. BRÜCKNER Plant Technology pioneers new technological ways in both fields: coating and nonwovens.

Innovative concepts for the functionalisation of textiles:
In the sector of functionalisation of textiles BRÜCKNER Plant Technologies (Leonberg / Germany) cooperates narrowly with the leading producers of coating polymeres. As an example we want to mention the cooperation with HUNTSMAN Textile Effects (Langweid am Lech/Germany) for the functionalisation of both sides of planifom textiles in one single drying step. This saves energy and costs.

In addition, the most different textiles - be it woven or knitted fabric, nonwovens or three-dimensional structures - are all over the world coated on tailor-made line concepts made by BRÜCKNER for the most different requirements. The possibilities of application range from protective clothing to a variety of technical appliances.

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Rieter Textile Systems: massive decline in orders received

August 18, 2008 (Switzerland)

The Rieter Group reported a considerably weaker trend of business in the first half of 2008 than in the very strong equivalent period of the previous year.

The pronounced slowdown in the Asian textile machinery markets, the decline in vehicle production in North America and the massive increases in the cost of raw materials, energy and transportation had a negative impact on orders received, sales and profits in the first six months.

Rieter could not escape the effects of the cyclical downturn in the textile machinery and automotive markets, which is expected to affect the global economy in general.

However, Rieter was able to maintain its strong market position by virtue of its strong brand, good products, global presence and committed workforce.

Mainly as a consequence of the steep decline in demand at the Textile Systems Division, orders received by the group were 32 % lower at 1559.3 million CHF.

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Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Textiles Industry achieves 16% growth rate

August 13, 2008 (India)
The Investments in the textiles sector are expected to reach Rs. 1,50,600 crore by 2012 and this enhanced investment will generate 17.37 million new jobs in the textiles sector.

Addressing at a function in Kolkata after releasing the booklet tilted “Indian Textiles- The Sunrise Sector, highlighting the achievements of Textiles Sector during the four year tenure of the Government, The Minister for Textiles, Shri Shankersinh Vaghela said that the Indian textiles industry is in a stronger position than it was in the last six decades due to sagacious guidance provided by Smt. Sonia Gandhi, Chairperson, United Progressive Alliance (UPA) and Dr. Manmohan Singh, Prime Minister.

The industry which was growing at 3-4 percent during the last six decades has now accelerated to an annual growth rate of 16 percent in value terms and will reach the level of US $ 115 billion (exports US $ 55 billion; domestic market US $ 60 billion) by 2012.

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Govt to encourage PEs in textile sector: Mr Sajjan Jindal

August 13, 2008 (India)

Underlining the need of fresh investment in capacity expansion, modern technology and machines, The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India has suggested entry of the global manufacturers and private equity funds in Indian textile sector to invest in partnership with the small-scale textile units based in India.

Textile sector, victimized by strong Rupee, is suffering from rigid labour laws, technology obsolescence, fragmented structure, infrastructure constraints and lack of iconic brand which has disabled its growth potential and competitiveness in international market, an ASSOCHAM report on `Indian Textiles Sector’ has stated.

“Government should provide appropriate fiscal incentives to the parties interested in investing in textile and clothing to enhance the attractiveness of the sector”, said ASSOCHAM President, Mr. Sajjan Jindal.

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Oerlikon Textile adjusts profit forecast

August 13, 2008 (Switzerland)

In the course of preparing its report for the first half year 2008, Oerlikon Group has adjusted its profit forecast to reflect current market conditions, and has recognized impairments of certain assets.

The sharp decline in global textile business, the unfavorable development of foreign currency exchange rates – particularly of the US Dollar vs. the Swiss Franc – and the current weakness in the semiconductor market exert a significant influence on profits for the half year as well as the annual result for 2008. The company now expects the EBIT before impairments for 2008 to be one third lower than in the previous year.

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NSC introduces Axcess lines

August 13, 2008 (France)

NSC Nonwovens is the leading supplier of needlepunch and direct web bonded technologies in the Nonwovens Industry, and is well positioned in lines where multiple forming and bonding technologies are employed in the creation of composite nonwoven fabrics.

The nonwoven industry which historically has been focused on a singular focus of maximizing capacity and quality has pushed capacity and the capital investment of manufacturing lines where emerging markets or niche markets are restricted from entry due to the economic barriers these high capacity systems impose.

NSC Nonwovens now offers an alternative to the nonwovens industry where different economies of scale can enable opportunities to markets where capacities of scale relative to their investment enable growth. The range of technologies includes needle punched nonwovens as well as direct web markets which includes hydro-entanglement, thermal, chemical and laminated nonwoven fabrics.

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Tuesday, August 12, 2008

ML 33 CD lace raschel machine for the Chinese market

August 12, 2008 (Germany)
Faster, better, wider are performance features that guarantee the success of warp knitting machines on the Chinese market. This is why KARL MAYER decided to improve and revamp the MRES 33 EH multibar raschel machine, which is manufactured in China, specifically for lace manufacturers in this rapidly growing country in the centre of Asia. The result has been a considerable improvement in productivity and performance.

Like all mechanical lace machines, the new model, which is known as the ML 33 CD, is controlled by a pattern chain. The working width has been increased from 132 to 198" and the machine offers a whole range of new and innovative features.

In keeping with the design of the company’s latest generation of machines, the distance between the yarn guides of the pattern bars within a shog line has been reduced to two needles, electronic control systems for fabric take-down and yarn let-off have now been integrated, and an Operator Interface is located directly in the operative’s field of vision.

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Veronika Persché offers Virtuosic Knit Fabric Design

August 12, 2008 (Austria)
At her Viennese knitting workshop, Veronika Persché produces fabrics for use in the creative professions in both Austria and abroad. Her knitting expertise is in demand by both (fashion) designers and artists-these customers select colors, materials and designs in order to create the fabrics with which they themselves want to work.

In this respect, the creative process begins one stage earlier than is usually the case. All the previous designs and works by Veronika Persché are available to stimulate clients’ imaginations and demonstrate the technical possibilities inherent in this special “artistic service.”

In the wake of numerous collaborations with designers from Vienna, fashion designers and artists from abroad also began taking notice of Persché’s work. Her materials have recently been seen in fashion shows in places like Paris, Amsterdam and Barcelona, as well as in a première at the Zurich Opera. Other public appearances include trade fairs in Berlin and Copenhagen as well as at the Designers’ Trail in Brussels.

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NNTAE to take place in Zhangjiagang, November

August 12, 2008 (China)

5th Needlepunch Nonwoven Technology and Application Exchange(NNTAE) will be held in Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu province on 20 th-21th November .

The exchange will take place covering for the needs of all suppliers, consumers and producers in the needlepunch nonwovens market as well as needlepunch nonwovens production, equipment and technology in the region and beyond.

The exchange is sponsored by China Nonwovens & Industrial Textiles Association and China Textile Engineering Society Committee on Professional Industrial Textiles, to improve the development of the new materials, new equipment, new technologies and new products, and to understand the domestic and foreign trade policies and broaden the markets.

On the exchange, many experts and professors will make a speech about needlepunch. Larry C. Wadsworth, the chief technology officer of U.S. Pacific Nonwovens Industry Co., Ltd will report on latest technical achievements on equipments and technology of needlepunch nonwovens.

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Monday, August 11, 2008

Selling fabrics at the convenience of your mouse click!

August 09, 2008 (Global)
After Soft-Tex’ 08, The Trims Supplement’ 08 and the currently online trade fair – Sewing & Embroidery Machinery Expo’ 08, fibre2fashion has taken up the initiative of organizing a virtual trade fair focusing on Fabrics as the object of the event.

Having gained boast-worthy confidence from the success in previous e-expos, fibre2fashion proudly claims that Fabric manufacturers should not miss Fabric Expo’ 08 as it is aiming at generating immense opportunities for great business.

Selling fabrics online was never this easy. “Because the global apparel manufacturing industry is keenly observing the event” - fibre2fashion’s research explains. Become an exhibitor and see your fabric products being sold just like hot cakes.

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Industrial production of chemicals & MMF up in June

August 09, 2008 (Slovakia)

Industrial production rose 6.2% in June compared to June 2007. Higher production in manufacturing by 7.2% and 1.9% decrease in mining and quarrying and also in electricity. gas and water supply influenced the development.

The highest year-on-year rise in manufacturing was reached in manufacture of electrical and optical equipment (20.4%).

Production also rose in manufacture of transport equipment 15%in manufacture of rubber and plastic products 14.3% in manufacture of chemicals, chemical products and man-made fibres 10.3% in manufacture of pulp, paper and paper products, publishing and printing 5.7% in manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products 4.9% in manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. 3.5% in manufacture of metal and metal products 2.5%.

Production decreased in manufacture of leather and leather products 22% in manufacture of wood and wood products 11.2% in manufacture of textiles and textile products 9.6% in manufacture of coke and refined products 2.8 % in manufacture n.e.c. 2.2% and in manufacture of food products. beverages and tobacco 0.8%.

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Friday, August 8, 2008

A.T.E. joins hand with Goller for wet finishing products

August 08, 2008 (India)


A.T.E. Enterprises Private Limited (ATEEPL) – part of A.T.E. Group - has joined hands with the market leader, Goller Textilmaschinen GmbH, Germany. As per the arrangement, ATEEPL is the exclusive agent for Goller in India and is responsible for marketing and sales of its complete wet finishing product range, which includes continuous bleaching range, dyeing range , washing range and cold pad batch for woven and knit sectors.

With this tie up, seeks to address the pressing needs of the textile industry, by offering wide range of perfectly designed and highly efficient machinery for woven fabrics and knits that covers everything from desizing to the final wash.

A.T.E. is a well-known engineering group with seven decades of experience with domain expertise in textile engineering, flow technology, print and packaging solutions, machine-to-machine (M2M) solutions and clean technology.

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Reduction in duty drives import of textile machinery

August 08, 2008 (Bangladesh)
Following a reduction in duties on import of capital machinery and spare parts and the introduction of 1 percent procedural fee, Bangladesh imported textile machinery worth Tk450 crores in the month of July.

Replacing the earlier indemnity bond system, the Government reduced duty on import of capital machinery from 5 to 3 percent, which was a great relief to the textile industry.

According to Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA), in the month of July alone, a total of 175 units of machinery were imported by the country, 90 percent of which were for the spinning mills.

Sources informed Fibre2fashion that reforms in procedural policies and import duties have tremendously helped increase the import of machinery most of which are being bought by the new industrial units being set up to meet the growing international demand for local textile products.

For instance, Noman Group has decided to set up new dyeing, weaving, spinning, and finishing units as well as a fashion house. Likewise, a number of other enterprises are importing machinery for supporting their respective expansion plans, especially since appreciation of Chinese currency against US dollar has thrown open new opportunities for domestic industrialists.

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COMEZ to participate in INDIA ITME

August 07, 2008 (India)
COMEZ is a global leader in advanced narrow fabric technology, offering a complete range of crochet knitting machines, weaving needle looms, double needle bed warp knitting machines and software for pattern programming - used to produce a broad range of laces and bands for underwear, ribbons for clothing, technical textiles, passementerie, fancy yarns and fabrics for outerwear.

COMEZ machines are built using the most modern and innovative technologies, featuring:
• speed and productivity at maximum levels
• reduced machine start-up times with article changes
• near-unlimited range of usable yarn types without difficulty
• versatility, flexibility and ease-of-use.

Thanks to COMEZ technology, narrow fabric manufacturers can create an unlimited range of product types, all of extremely high quality, relying on continuous production (overcoming changes in fashion tastes and market trends), enabling them to enter and be competitive in new market segments.

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PFAFF unveils new EXPRESSION line of sewing machines

August 06, 2008 (USA)
SVP Worldwide, owner of PFAFF the world’s leading brand of premier sewing and embroidery machines, announced the introduction of its new EXPRESSION line of sewing machines.

The spacious, bright and precise features provide flexibility for quilting, fashion design, and home décor projects. The PFAFF EXPRESSION line includes the EXPRESSION 2.0, 3.0 and the QUILT EXPRESSION 4.0 designed specifically for quilters’ needs.

“Personal expression is at the heart of sewing,” said Don Fletcher, CEO of SVP Worldwide. “The new PFAFF EXPRESSION line of sewing machines perfectly complements the creativity and attention to details that sewers require.

PFAFF’s 146 year sewing heritage has reached another significant milestone that will help sewers realize their sewing potential.”

Prominent features on the new PFAFF EXPRESSION line result in perfect precision for sewing projects ranging from curtains to tablecloths, coverlets to fashion clothing and quilting.

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Tuesday, August 5, 2008

Elmarco begins construction of a unique research centre

August 05, 2008 (Czech Republic)
The Liberec company Elmarco, a leading producer of nanofibre materials as well as machines for their production, has begun construction of a new research and development centre.

The centre, currently in the early stages of construction in the Liberec North industrial zone, will cover an area of 1750 m2 and is being built to further progress the development of nanofibre materials, and in cooperation with global market leaders and top international universities, to widen the possible applications of nanofibre technology.

This is the start of a unique base for research and development in the Czech Republic. “The entire new research and development facility is co-financed from European Union funds through the OPPI (the Operational Programme for Industry and Innovation), in particular the “Potential” programme.

The total budget for the investment exceeds 190 million Czech crowns, of which 75 million will come from EU funds.” explained Ladislav Mares, Elmarco executive, representing the company’s owners.

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New benchmark for couture printer

August 05, 2008 (Germany)
Leading textile specialist printer La Moda Imprimes B.V is setting a new benchmark for couture fabrics with its installation of a new Montex stenter.

Holland is not generally associated with the couture world of Europe’s leading fashion houses, but, close to Eindhoven, in the Dutch countryside, textile printing company La Moda Imprimes has carved a niche market for its high quality designs and printing.

Formed in 1975, La Moda Imprimes B.V enjoys an enviable reputation for its exclusive print designs and printing reproducability with Europe’s leading fashion houses.

This reputation for high quality couture fabrics and ‘tight’ deadlines has been further enhanced with the installation, earlier this year of a wash and finishing facility incorporating a Montex 6500 stenter.

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Monday, August 4, 2008

Osthoff’s singeing machines for superior quality knits

August 04, 2008 (India)
Finishing of knit-goods was generally carried out in tubular form, until recently. But with its following significant advantages there is a clear tendency in the industry to process knits more and more in open width form.

• improved quality
• reduced losses
• lower production costs

When speaking about improving of quality, almost immediately singeing comes into focus of the specialists involved. A.T.E., the complete solution provider in textile machinery, represents the market leader, Osthoff-Senge in singeing technology. Osthoff-Senge has developed a new singeing machine, especially for knit-goods in open width form with working width of 2600 mm.

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Threads producer Madeira keeps developing new products

August 02, 2008 (Germany)
Madeira keeps developing, providing also for the year 2008 new and amazing ideas!.

Looking back to the developments of the last years it is obvious that, beside the high quality, the excellent service and the global and fast availability, Madeira offers also interesting ideas and new products, enlarging constantly the range.

The Burmilana shade card has been considerably enlarged, including wonderful mélange, mouliné and astro colours. In addition to this, Madeira introduced the thickest metallic thread Supertwist no.12 (same thickness as Burmilana).

Super soft and with metallic look X.tra is the complement/ alternative to the real metallic threads.

More highlights can be added to the embroideries using another thick viscose thread: Classic 12.

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Friday, August 1, 2008

Sewing Industry Leader, Janome reaches 50 Million mark

July 23, 2008 (USA)
Janome America Inc, a leading manufacturer of home sewing machines, announced the production of their 50 millionth sewing machine. A crowning achievement in the sewing machine industry, Janome’s 50 millionth machine represents a rich history of company pride and a world-renowned reputation for excellence.

“We are very pleased to announce the production of the 50 millionth sewing machine,” said Jiro Hagiwara, president and CEO of Janome America Inc. “This is a huge milestone for Janome with a continuing promise to take pride in every machine manufactured and ensuring that the highest precision quality is incorporated into Janome sewing and quilting products.”

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Tissue World Asia 2008 trade fair from Nov 19

July 22, 2008 (China)

The Tissue World Asia 2008 conference and exhibition looks as though it will once again be a very successful gathering of tissue makers and converters from around Asia and, in fact, from throughout the world.

To be held in Shanghai on 19-21 November 2008 at the INTEX Shanghai, a crowd of between 3,000 to 4,000 participants is expected.

At the most recent event in 2006, a total of 3,382 visitors from an impressive 68 countries were on hand to meet the exhibitors, attend the technical conference and discuss the state of the dynamic and rapidly growing Asian tissue markets.

For tissue makers or companies considering entering the tissue business, Tissue World Asia 2008 offers a great opportunity to meet all the leading suppliers to the tissue industry who will be on hand to present their latest equipment, machinery, chemicals, services and solutions for the Asian market.

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DORNIER to display five weaving machines in China

July 22, 2008 (Germany)
After the remarkable ITMA 2007 held in Munich, which exceeded all expectations, the textile industry is looking forward eagerly to the ITMA Asia + CITME 2008 textile machinery trade show taking place in Shanghai at the end of July 2008.

Lindauer DORNIER GmbH will participate with two attractive stands representing the company’s product groups “weaving” and “finishing” machinery. In total five DORNIER weaving machines can be seen at the show. Three machines, which are all highly relevant to the Asian market, will be displayed on the DORNIER stand A18 in hall E5, focussing on the application areas home textiles, technical textiles and garments.

A DORNIER rapier weaving machine type PS will demonstrate its outstanding sturdiness and high reed beat-up force essential for weaving an extremely dense filter fabric utilizing 16 heald frames.

State of the art, high quality suiting fabric production will be performed on a DORNIER air-jet weaving machine type AS processing extremely delicate worsted yarn at an insertion rate of 1.500 meters per minute.

The second rapier weaving machine type PX on the DORNIER stand has Jacquard shedding and is tailor made for the Asian upholstery market. The commonly used nominal width of 190 cm and 8 weft colours in combination with the unsurpassed high flexibility of DORNIER´s positive controlled center transfer make it a highly cost-efficient and versatile machine for the production of home textiles and garments.

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Sewing machine with 70 exclusive & 15 patented features

July 22, 2008 (USA)
After asking passionate sewers, quilters and embroiderers around the world how they would design their ideal machine, Bernina of America introduces the ultimate sewing and embroidery system – the BERNINA 830 – at the Bernina University conference in Kansas City, Mo.

Consumers will take part in a gala celebration to mark the historic event with celebrity guest speakers and a fashion show. The event will showcase the BERNINA 830 design, technology and innovative features that will leave all current machines behind in a time warp.

The BERNINA 830 offers more than 70 exclusive features and 15 patented features. Designed by Switzerland’s leading engineers to outperform any other home sewing machine, the 830 offers the most space, the fastest speeds and the ergonomics to create projects you’ve only imagined. An exclusive jumbo bobbin allows sewers to spend more time sewing and less time changing thread.

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RHL develops a new range of high efficiency textile squeezing rolls

July 19, 2008 (UK)
MaxExtractor and MaxResistor, from Richard Hough Ltd, set new performance standards in the tough environment of modern textile wet process plants.

The increasing use of harsh or aggressive chemicals and resins in textile wet processing presents new challenges for manufacturers and their equipment suppliers and has now led to the development of a revolutionary new range of high efficiency covers for squeezing rollers.

The MaxExtractor and MaxResistor roll covers, from Richard Hough Ltd (RHL), of Bolton, UK, are made from high-tech new compounds, specially developed to stand up to attack in the demanding environments of modern finishing plants. They also give optimum squeezing performance and increased roller life, leading to enhanced productivity.

The MaxExtractor range, for high-expression final squeezing or padding, is 30% more efficient than conventional rubber rolls.

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New knitting machine with 42 color change in single course

July 17, 2008 (Korea)
MBI Technology Co Ltd, a global manufacturer of intarsia sweater knitting machines, announced that they have developed a new intarsia knitting machine for intarsia sweaters with the maximum 42 color change in single course. The new intarsia knitting machine is named MBI-S1342 and will be available in domestic and international markets.

Using the world’s first circular type and circular knitting machine structure for mass-production of knits, MBI-S1342 can coordinate on knitting body and rib border, continuous knitting, and small quantity batch production of any desired designs through computer design programs.

MBI-S1342 has a diameter of 25.1 inch, standard 13 gauges with variable gauges from 12 to 14, and 42 feeders for intarsia and 2 feeders for rib border. The feeders for intarsia and rib border in MBI-S1342 provide a variety of intarsia designs and produce any size of knits in a short lead time.

Since MBI-S1342 uses circular type, its needle cylinders rotate reciprocally back and forth, which provides an excellent expression of any detailed patterns such as vertical stripes, curves, and thin lines.


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