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Introduction:
Industrial attachment is the first step to professional life of student, especially of technical Side. It’s an
indispensable part of study a practically running processing technology of an industrial unit for a student
.In our university , processing machines are not in continuous running condition, so it would only
provide demonstration of mechanical features & processing technology of the material in accomplishment
of the theory there of but not of the situational variables to achieve practical knowledge. So two months
industrial attachment program in a dyeing mill was arranged for us.
Textile education can’t be completed without industrial training. Because this industrial attachment
program minimizes the gap between theoretical and practical knowledge and make me accustomed to
industrial environment. I got an opportunity to complete two month long industrial training in M M
Knitwear Ltd, which is a 100% export, oriented composite Knit Dyeing Industry. It has well planned &
equipped fabric and Knit dyeing-finishing units in addition to facilitate Knitting and Knit wear
manufacturing.
The rational behind the existing structure and future expansion of M.M. Knitwear Ltd is to capture
value-added at each stage of the textile manufacturing process.
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Despite Bangladesh’s lack of indigenous cotton production capacity, M.M. Knitwear Ltd has leveraged
Bangladesh’s labor cost advantage and export competitiveness to the Maximum.
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M.M. Knitwear Ltd has started manufacture and export of garments since 2001. The beginning M M
Knitwear Ltd has a very good reputation as a financially sound and ethical business house. It has a long term
association with selected factories, some of them are certified in terms of social and quality compliance by
world’s highest rating bodies, and outstanding sourcing capabilities. Thus M.M. Knitwear Ltd has been able
to prove itself to be a reliable supplier for knit item in any style and design
Specializing in all kinds of knitted items. It is housed in its own building surrounding an area of 310,000 sq.
ft. And 4,300 workers and stuff.
The determination to achieve superior customer service and on time delivery has earned M. M. Knitwear
Ltd recognition as an invaluable player and the desire to succeed in customer satisfaction with every
order makes the M. M. Knitwear Ltd team even stronger it’s these fundamental that keep this unit in the
game and wining every time.
Present Buyer’s….
George, UK.
SAINSBURY, UK.
Spring World, UK.
Takko Holdings, Germany.
Spring Field, Spain.
Ulla Popken, Germany.
Dressman, France
Terranova, Italy.
Mister & Lady. Germany.
Matalon , UK.
Lidl , Germany.
LPP, Poland.
Piaza Italy, Italy.
Offtex, Switzerland.
Texiclothin , Australia.
BiminiBay , USA
Hema, Netherlands.
Sfera, Spain.F
Cia herring, Brazil.
Zolla, Russia
P&C, Germany.
Bealls outlet, USA
New Yorker, Germany
Pierre Cardin, UK.
Next, UK.
Pull and Bear , Spain
O’Stin , Russia.
Centex S.P.A., Italy.
Colin‘s, Turkey.
Seven Hill, Turkey.
Collezione, Turkey.
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US Polo, Turkey.
Sports World , UK
……….Etc.
GENEREL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FACTORY
COMPANY PROFILE
Name of the project : M. M. knitwear LTD.
Type of the project : 100% EXPORT ORIENTED KNITWEAR INDUSTRIES LTD
Year of establishment : It was established in the July2001.
Address : Factory, Ambagh road, Konabari, Nilnagar, Gazipur, Bangladesh.
Head office : House #16, Road #10, Sector # 1, Uttara Model
Town , Dhaka-1230, Bangladesh
Investors : Md. Mofizul Islam, Managing Director
Annual production Capacity : The annual production capacity in M.M. Knitwear Ltd are given below-
Dyeing & Finishing Capacity : 7250 Tons. ( around )
Knitting Capacity :3250Tons. (around)
Sewing :30000 pcs/day (average)
Area : 310,000 sq. ft.
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Vision & mission of the project:
The mission and vision of M.M. Knitwear Ltd. is to manufacture and deliver high quality readymade
garments (RMG) to its customers. The core objective is to attain and enhance customer satisfaction by
providing on time delivery of desired quality readymade garments and also to increase efficiency of
workforce.
To attain these objectives, the management of M. M. Knitwear Ltd. has decided to adopt the followings-
1. To increase awareness regarding customers requirements throughout the organization.
2. By providing training to develop efficiency of the employee.
3. To collect customer’s feedback regularly to know about their conception about their company and
to take timely appropriate action.
4. To reduce the percentage of wastage / rejection minimum by 2% per annum’s implement and
monitor ISO 9001:2000 quality management system within the organization.
Main Production : Basic T-Shirt, Tank top, Long Sleeve- Shirt, Polo Shirt, Shorts,
Ladies & Kids Knitwear & all kinds of knit garments & Knit
fabrics.
Fax Number : + 880 – 2 – 8922483
E–mail Address : info@mmknitwear.com
URL : http://www.mmknitwearbd.com
Certification & awards : ISO 9001:2000.
Last year Export Turnover : 30.50 Million U.S Dollars
Workers and Stuff : 7500
The annual Production capacity of M. M. knitwear Ltd is an approximate idea, it may vary.
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Location:
Dhaka
Chowrasta-
Gazipur Dhaka ---Tangail road
Ambagh
Bsic
M. M.
Knitwear
TusukaBody
Fashion
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NTKC
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M.M. Knitwear Ltd the Managing Director/ Chairman who controls the entire factory. And the others
respective department chief controls their department in this factory.
In this below the organ grams of administration and the others department is showing:
Director, H. R. Dept.
Assistant
General
Manager
(ADMIN)
Deputy
Chief Egg.
Store
Manager
Manager
Marketing
Officer
Security
Officer
Accounts
Officer
Assistant
Accounts
Officer
Senior
Clark
Junior
Clark
Peon
Electrical
engg,
Mechanical
engg.
Egg.
Sub assistant
Engg.
Foreman
Sub assistant
Engg.
Foreman
Asstt. Chief
store Manager
Asstt.officer
Store
officer
Foreman
Assistant
Security
Officer
Security
Guard
Deputy
Account
Officer
Medical Officer
Nurse
Assistant
Manager
(ADMIN)
Administration
Officer
Assistant
Administration
Officer
Peon
Administration
Assistant
Managing director
Security
Havilder
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Knitting section:
Dyeing & Finishing Section:
AGM
PM
Store In charge Knitting Master Supervisor
Feeder man
Operator
Feeder man
Operator
GM
PM
APM
SPO Batch
Incharge
Finishing
Incharge
Lab
Incharge
PO
APO
Supervisor
Sr. Operator
Operator
Asstt. Operator
Sewing man
Turning m/c
Operator
Helper
Sewing man
Squeeze
Operator
Dryer
Operator
Compactor
Operator
Helper
Lab
Technician
Q.C.
Technician
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Section-wise manpower:
Management Medium:
Intercom telephone
Fax
E-mail
Written letters & Papers
Oral
Management System:
Buyer sample is send to G.M.
Matching is done by lab in charge.
Sample is prepared by dyeing master.
Sample is send to the buyer for approval.
Approved sample is returned and taken as STD. Sample for bulk production.
Asst. dyeing master gives responsibilities to production officer.
Then production officer, with the supervisors start bulk production.
On line and off line quality check is done by lab in charge and asst. dyeing master.
After dyeing finishing in charge controls the finishing process with the supervision of production
officer.
After finishing, the material is checked by dyeing master.
Department Manpower
Knitting 460
Dyeing & Finishing, Lab & QC 720
ETPs 15
Garments 4590
Power, Boiler, Utility & Maintenance 70
Inventory 15
Administration 100
Security 65
Others 150
Total 6255
Helper
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Finally G.M. checks the result with dyeing master and decision is taken for delivery.
Duties & Responsibilities of Production Officer:
To collect the necessary information and instruction from the previous shift for the smooth
running of the section.
To make the junior officer understand how to operate the whole production process.
To match production sample with target shade.
To collect the production sample lot sample matching next production.
To observe dyed fabric during finishing running and also after finishing process.
To identify disputed fabrics and report to PM/GM for necessary action.
To discuss with PM about overall production if necessary.
To sign the store requisition and delivery chalan in the absence of PM
To execute the overall floor work.
To maintain loading/ unloading paper.
Duties & Responsibilities of Senior Production Officer:
Overall supervision of dyeing and finishing section.
Batch preparation and pH check.
Dyes and chemicals requisition issue and check.
Write loading / unloading time from machine.
Program making, sample checking, color measurement.
Control the supervisor, operator, asst. operator and helper of dyeing machine.
Any other work as and when required
Duties & Responsibilities of GM (Production):
Overall supervision of dyeing and finishing section.
Check the sensitive parameters of different machines for smooth dyeing.
Check the different log books and report to management.
Check the plan to control the best output.
To trained and motive the subordinates how to improve the quality
production.
Control the supervisor, operator, asst. operator and helper of dyeing m/c.
Maintenance the machinery and equipments.
Any other work as and when required
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Circular Knitting Machine
Old floor
Machine no: 02
Brand name JIUNNLONG
Country of origin Taiwan
Model no: JLD
Cylinder dia 32”
Feeder no: 64
Fabric type Rib
Gauge 24
No. of needle 2400
Machine no: 03
Brand name JIUNNLONG
Country of origin Taiwan
Model no: JLD
Cylinder dia 32”
Feeder no: 64
Fabric type Rib
Gauge 24
No. of needle 2400
Machine no: 04
Brand name JIUNNLONG
Country of origin Taiwan
Model no: JLD
Cylinder dia 34”
Feeder no: 68
Fabric type Rib
Machine no: 01
Brand name JIUNNLONG
Country of origin Taiwan
Model no: JLD
Cylinder dia 30”
Feeder no: 60
Fabric type Rib
Gauge 24
No. of needle 2256
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Gauge 24
No. of needle 2544
Machine no: 05
Brand name JIUNNLONG
Country of origin Taiwan
Model no: JLD
Cylinder dia 34”
Feeder no: 68
Fabric type Rib
Gauge 24
No. of needle 2544
Machine no: 06
Brand name JIUNNLONG
Country of origin Taiwan
Model no: JLD
Cylinder dia 36”
Feeder no: 72
Fabric type Rib
Gauge 24
No. of needle 2712
Machine no: 07
Brand name JIUNNLONG
Country of origin Taiwan
Model no: JLD
Cylinder dia 36”
Feeder no: 72
Fabric type Rib
Gauge 24
No. of needle 2712
Machine no: 08
Brand name JIUNNLONG
Country of origin Taiwan
Model no: JLD
Cylinder dia 42”
Feeder no: 126
Fabric type Single jersey
Gauge 24
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No. of needle 3168
Machine no: 09
Brand name JIUNNLONG
Country of origin Taiwan
Model no: JLD
Cylinder dia 28”
Feeder no: 84
Fabric type Single jersey
Gauge 24
No. of needle 2112
Machine no: 10
Brand name JIUNNLONG
Country of origin Taiwan
Model no: JLD
Cylinder dia 28”
Feeder no: 84
Fabric type Single jersey
Gauge 24
No. of needle 2112
Machine no: 11
Brand name JIUNNLONG
Country of origin Taiwan
Model no: JLD
Cylinder dia 29”
Feeder no: 87
Fabric type Single jersey
Gauge 24
No. of needle 2184
Machine no: 12
Brand name JIUNNLONG
Country of origin Taiwan
Model no: JLD
Cylinder dia 29”
Feeder no: 87
Fabric type Single jersey
Gauge 24
No. of needle 2184
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Machine no: 13
Brand name JIUNNLONG
Country of origin Taiwan
Model no: JLD
Cylinder dia 30”
Feeder no: 90
Fabric type Single jersey
Gauge 24
No. of needle 2256
Machine no: 14
Brand name JIUNNLONG
Country of origin Taiwan
Model no: JLD
Cylinder dia 30”
Feeder no: 90
Fabric type Single jersey
Gauge 24
No. of needle 2256
Machine no: 15
Brand name JIUNNLONG
Country of origin Taiwan
Model no: JLD
Cylinder dia 30”
Feeder no: 90
Fabric type Single jersey
Gauge 24
No. of needle 2256
Machine no: 16
Brand name JIUNNLONG
Country of origin Taiwan
Model no: JLD
Cylinder dia 42”
Feeder no: 126
Fabric type Single jersey
Gauge 24
No. of needle 3168
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Machine no: 17
Brand name JIUNNLONG
Country of origin Taiwan
Model no: JLD
Cylinder dia 30”
Feeder no: 90
Fabric type Single jersey
Gauge 24
No. of needle 2256
Machine no: 18
Brand name JIUNNLONG
Country of origin Taiwan
Model no: JLD
Cylinder dia 28”
Feeder no: 84
Fabric type Single jersey
Gauge 24
No. of needle 2112
Machine no: 19
Brand name JIUNNLONG
Country of origin Taiwan
Model no: JLS
Cylinder dia 32”
Feeder no: 64
Fabric type Single jersey
Gauge 24
No. of needle 2400
Machine no: 20
Brand name JIUNNLONG
Country of origin Taiwan
Model no: JLS
Cylinder dia 32”
Feeder no: 64
Fabric type Single jersey
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Gauge 24
No. of needle 2400
Machine no: 21
Brand name JIUNNLONG
Country of origin Taiwan
Model no: JLS
Cylinder dia 32”
Feeder no: 64
Fabric type Single jersey
Gauge 24
No. of needle 2400
Machine no: 22
Brand name JIUNNLONG
Country of origin Taiwan
Model no: JLS
Cylinder dia 34”
Feeder no: 102
Fabric type Single jersey
Gauge 24
No. of needle 2544
Machine no: 23
Brand name JIUNNLONG
Country of origin Taiwan
Model no: JLS
Cylinder dia 34”
Feeder no: 102
Fabric type Single jersey
Gauge 24
No. of needle 2544
Machine no: 24
Brand name JIUNNLONG
Country of origin Taiwan
Model no: JLS
Cylinder dia 40”
Feeder no: 120
Fabric type Single jersey
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Gauge 24
No. of needle 3000
Machine no: 25
Brand name JIUNNLONG
Country of origin Taiwan
Model no: JLD
Cylinder dia 34”
Feeder no: 102
Fabric type Single jersey
Gauge 24
No. of needle 2544
Machine no: 26
Brand name JIUNNLONG
Country of origin Taiwan
Model no: JLD
Cylinder dia 34”
Feeder no: 102
Fabric type Single jersey
Gauge 24
No. of needle 2544
Machine no: 27
Brand name JIUNNLONG
Country of origin Taiwan
Model no: JLD
Cylinder dia 36”
Feeder no: 108
Fabric type Single jersey
Gauge 24
No. of needle 2712
Machine no: 28
Brand name JIUNNLONG
Country of origin Taiwan
Model no: JLD
Cylinder dia 36”
Feeder no: 108
Fabric type Single jersey
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Gauge 24
No. of needle 2712
Machine no: 29
Brand name JIUNNLONG
Country of origin Taiwan
Model no: JLD
Cylinder dia 36”
Feeder no: 108
Fabric type Single jersey
Gauge 24
No. of needle 2712
Machine no: 30
Brand name JIUNNLONG
Country of origin Taiwan
Model no: JLD
Cylinder dia 36”
Feeder no: 108
Fabric type Single jersey
Gauge 24
No. of needle 2712
Machine no: 31
Brand name JIUNNLONG
Country of origin Taiwan
Model no: JLD
Cylinder dia 38”
Feeder no: 114
Fabric type Single jersey
Gauge 24
No. of needle 2880
Machine no: 32
Brand name JIUNNLONG
Country of origin Taiwan
Model no: JLD
Cylinder dia 40”
Feeder no: 120
Fabric type Single jersey
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Gauge 24
No. of needle 3000
Machine no: 33
Brand name JIUNNLONG
Country of origin Taiwan
Model no: JLD
Cylinder dia 44”
Feeder no: 88
Fabric type Rib
Gauge 24
No. of needle 2484
Machine no: 34
Brand name JIUNNLONG
Country of origin Taiwan
Model no: JLD
Cylinder dia 42”
Feeder no: 84
Fabric type Rib
Gauge 18
No. of needle 2376
Machine no: 35
Brand name JIUNNLONG
Country of origin Taiwan
Model no: JLD
Cylinder dia 42”
Feeder no: 84
Fabric type Rib
Gauge 18
No. of needle 2376
Machine no: 36
Brand name JIUNNLONG
Country of origin Taiwan
Model no: JLD
Cylinder dia 40”
Feeder no: 120
Fabric type Rib
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Gauge 24
No. of needle 3000
Machine no: 37
Brand name JIUNNLONG
Country of origin Taiwan
Model no: JLD
Cylinder dia 38”
Feeder no: 76
Fabric type Rib
Gauge 24
No. of needle 2880
Machine no: 38
Brand name JIUNNLONG
Country of origin Taiwan
Model no: JLD
Cylinder dia 38”
Feeder no: 76
Fabric type Rib
Gauge 24
No. of needle 2880
Machine no: 39
Brand name JIUNNLONG
Country of origin Taiwan
Model no: JLD
Cylinder dia 38”
Feeder no: 114
Fabric type Single jersey
Gauge 24
No. of needle 2880
Machine no: 40
Brand name JIUNNLONG
Country of origin Taiwan
Model no: JLD
Cylinder dia 38”
Feeder no: 114
Fabric type Single jersey
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Gauge 24
No. of needle 2880
New floor
M/c no: 01
Brand name: Fukahama
Country of origin: Taiwan
Model name: SH-JFA3
Cylinder diameter: 32”
No. of feeder: 96
No. of needle:
Gauge: 24
Fabric type: Single jersey
M/c no: 02
Brand name: Fukahama
Country of origin: Taiwan
Model name: SH-JFA3
Cylinder diameter: 32”
No. of feeder: 90
No. of needle:
Gauge: 24
Fabric type: Single jersey
M/c no: 03
Brand name: Fukahama
Country of origin: Taiwan
Model name: SH-JFA3
Cylinder diameter: 32”
No. of feeder: 96
No. of needle:
Gauge: 24
Fabric type: Single jersey
M/c no: 04
Brand name: Fukahama
Country of origin: Taiwan
Model name: SH-JFA3
Cylinder diameter: 32”
No. of feeder: 96
No. of needle:
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Gauge: 24
Fabric type: Single jersey
M/c no: 05
Brand name: Fukahama
Country of origin: Taiwan
Model name: SH-JFA3
Cylinder diameter: 34”
No. of feeder: 102
No. of needle:
Gauge: 24
Fabric type: Single jersey
M/c no: 06
Brand name: Fukahama
Country of origin: Taiwan
Model name: SH-JFA3
Cylinder diameter: 34”
No. of feeder: 102
No. of needle:
Gauge: 24
Fabric type: Single jersey
M/c no: 07
Brand name: Fukahama
Country of origin: Taiwan
Model name: SH-JFA3
Cylinder diameter: 34”
No. of feeder: 102
No. of needle:
Gauge: 24
Fabric type: Single jersey
M/c no: 08
Brand name: Fukahama
Country of origin: Taiwan
Model name: SH-JFA3
Cylinder diameter: 34”
No. of feeder: 102
No. of needle:
Gauge: 24
Fabric type: Single jersey
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3rd
New floor
M/c no: 09
Brand name: Fukahama
Country of origin: Taiwan
Model name: SH-JFA3
Cylinder diameter: 30”
No. of feeder: 90
No. of needle:
Gauge: 24
Fabric type: Single jersey
M/c no: 10
Brand name: Fukahama
Country of origin: Taiwan
Model name: SH-JFA3
Cylinder diameter: 30”
No. of feeder: 90
No. of needle:
Gauge: 24
Fabric type: Single jersey
M/c no: 11
Brand name: Fukahama
Country of origin: Taiwan
Model name: SH-JFA3
Cylinder diameter: 30”
No. of feeder: 90
No. of needle:
Gauge: 24
Fabric type: Single jersey
M/c no: 12
Brand name: Fukahama
Country of origin: Taiwan
Model name: SH-JFA3
Cylinder diameter: 38”
No. of feeder: 114
No. of needle:
Gauge: 24
Fabric type: Single jersey
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M/c no: 13
Brand name: Fukahama
Country of origin: Taiwan
Model name: SH-JFA3
Cylinder diameter: 36”
No. of feeder: 108
No. of needle:
Gauge: 24
Fabric type: Single jersey
M/c no: 14
Brand name: Fukahama
Country of origin: Taiwan
Model name: SH-JFA3
Cylinder diameter: 36”
No. of feeder: 108
No. of needle:
Gauge: 24
Fabric type: Single jersey
M/c no: 15
Brand name: Fukahama
Country of origin: Taiwan
Model name: SH-JFA3
Cylinder diameter: 36”
No. of feeder: 108
No. of needle:
Gauge: 24
Fabric type: Single jersey
M/c no: 16
Brand name: Fukahama
Country of origin: Taiwan
Model name: SH-JFA3
Cylinder diameter: 36”
No. of feeder: 108
No. of needle:
Gauge: 24
Fabric type: Single jersey
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4th
New floor
M/c no: 17
Brand name: Fukahama
Country of origin: Taiwan
Model name: SH-JFA3
Cylinder diameter: 26”
No. of feeder: 78
No. of needle:
Gauge: 24
Fabric type: Single jersey
M/c no: 18
Brand name: Fukahama
Country of origin: Taiwan
Model name: SH-JFA3
Cylinder diameter: 28”
No. of feeder: 84
No. of needle:
Gauge: 24
Fabric type: Single jersey
M/c no: 19
Brand name: Fukahama
Country of origin: Taiwan
Model name: SH-JFA3
Cylinder diameter: 42”
No. of feeder: 126
No. of needle:
Gauge: 24
Fabric type: Single jersey
M/c no: 20
Brand name: Fukahama
Country of origin: Taiwan
Model name: SH-JFA3
Cylinder diameter: 40”
No. of feeder: 120
No. of needle:
Gauge: 24
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Fabric type: Single jersey
M/c no: 21
Brand name: Fukahama
Country of origin: Taiwan
Model name: SH-JFA3
Cylinder diameter: 38”
No. of feeder: 114
No. of needle:
Gauge: 24
Fabric type: Single jersey
M/c no: 22
Brand name: Fukahama
Country of origin: Taiwan
Model name: SH-JFA3
Cylinder diameter: 30”
No. of feeder: 90
No. of needle:
Gauge: 24
Fabric type: Single jersey
M/c no: 23
Brand name: Fukahama
Country of origin: Taiwan
Model name: SH-JFA3
Cylinder diameter: 29
No. of feeder: 87
No. of needle:
Gauge: 24
Fabric type: Single jersey
M/c no: 24
Brand name: Fukahama
Country of origin: Taiwan
Model name: SH-JFA3
Cylinder diameter: 27”
No. of feeder: 81
No. of needle:
Gauge: 24
Fabric type: Single jersey
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Flat bed /v-bed
Machine no: 01
Manufacturing company JY-LEH Industrial co.ltd
Country of origin Taiwan
Model no: JL-303
Product Computerized flat knitting m/c.
Specification Single carriage six coloures yarn
change
Machine no: 02
Manufacturing company JY-LEH Industrial co.ltd
Country of origin Taiwan
Model no: JL-303
Product Computerized flat knitting m/c.
Specification Single carriage six coloures yarn
change
Machine no: 03
Manufacturing company JY-LEH Industrial co.ltd
Country of origin Taiwan
Model no: JL-303
Product Computerized flat knitting m/c.
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Specification Single carriage six coloures yarn
change
Machine no: 04
Manufacturing company JY-LEH Industrial co.ltd
Country of origin Taiwan
Model no: JL-303
Product Computerized flat knitting m/c.
Specification Single carriage six coloures yarn
change
Machine no: O5
Manufacturing company JY-LEH Industrial co.ltd
Country of origin Taiwan
Model no: JL-303
Product Computerized flat knitting m/c.
Specification Single carriage six coloures yarn
change
Machine no: 08
Manufacturing company JY-LEH Industrial co.ltd
Country of origin Taiwan
Model no: JL-303
Product Computerized flat knitting m/c.
Specification Single carriage six coloures yarn
change
Machine no: 07
Manufacturing company JY-LEH Industrial co.ltd
Country of origin Taiwan
Model no: JL-303
Product Computerized flat knitting m/c.
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Specification Single carriage six coloures yarn change
Machine no: 09
Manufacturing company JY-LEH Industrial co.ltd
Country of origin Taiwan
Model no: JL-303
Product Computerized flat knitting m/c.
Specification Single carriage six coloures yarn change
Machine no: 10
Manufacturing company JY-LEH Industrial co.ltd
Country of origin Taiwan
Model no: JL-303
Product Computerized flat knitting m/c.
Specification Single carriage six coloures yarn change
Machine no: 11
Manufacturing company JY-LEH Industrial co.ltd
Country of origin Taiwan
Model no: JL-303
Product Computerized flat knitting m/c.
Specification Single carriage six colours yarn change
Machine no: 12
Manufacturing company JY-LEH Industrial co.ltd
Country of origin Taiwan
Model no: JL-303
Product Computerized flat knitting m/c.
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Specification Single carriage six coloures yarn change
Machine no: 13
Manufacturing company JY-LEH Industrial co.ltd
Country of origin Taiwan
Model no: JL-303
Product Computerized flat knitting m/c.
Specification Single carriage six coloures yarn change
CIRCULAR KNITTING MACHINES SUMMARY:
Total number of single jersey machine: 47
Total number of rib machine: 9
Total number of interlock machine: 8
Total Running machine: 63
FLAT BED KNITTING MACHINES SUMMARY:
Total number of rib machine: 28
Total Running machine: 20
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What is kitting:
Knitting is the process of manufacturing fabric by transforming continuous strands of yarn into a series of
interlocking loops, each row of such loops hanging from the one immediately preceding it. The basic
element of knit fabric structure is the loop intermeshed with the loop adjacent to it on both sides and
above and below it.
Knitted fabric defers vastly from woven fabrics. Woven fabric is formed substantially by interlacing of a
seem of length wise and cross wise threads. Knitting in its simplest form Consist in forming loops though
those previously formed.
Classification of Knitting:
a) Warp Knitting.
b) Weft Knitting.
a) Warp Knitting:
In a warp knitted structure, each loop in the horizontal direction is made from a different thread and the
number of threads are used to produce such a fabric is at least equal to the no of loops in a horizontal row
b) Weft Knitting:
In a weft knitted structure, a horizontal row f loop can be made using one thread and the threads
run in the horizontal direction.
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History of knitting:
Knitting, as defined by Wiktionary, is "Combining a piece of thread with two needles into a piece of
fabric." The word is derived from knot, thought to originate from the Dutch verb knutten, which is similar
to the Old English cnyttan, to knot. Its origins lie in the basic human need for clothing for protection
against the elements. More recently, knitting has become less a necessary skill and more a hobby.
Historical background of knitting technology:
1589: Willian Lee, Inventor of the mechanical stitch formation tools.
1758: Jedediah Strutt, Double knit technique Derby rib machine.
1798: Monsier Decroix, The circular knitting frame is made.
1805: Joseph Macquard, Jacquard design invent.
1847: Mathew Townend, Latch needle invent.
1850: Circular knitting machine.
1852: Theodor Groz, Steal needle.
1878: Plain & Rib bed fabric.
1910: Double face Interlock fabric.
1918: Double cylinder m/c &double headed latch needle.
1920: Colored patterned fabric (jacquard mechanism applied)
1935: Mayer and Cie.
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Knit stitch: The basic stitch that forms the “v”-looking stitches that comprise fabrics called “knits”. The
knit stitch is just pulling a loop of yarn through an existing loop on the needle. Pulling it through with the
yarn in the back creates the knit stitch. Pulling it through with the yarn in front creates the purl stitch.
These are the foundation stitches of knitting. To begin your knitting, start with a cast-on.
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Float Stitch: A float stitch or welt stitch is composed of a held loop, one or more float loops and knitted
loops. It is produced when a needle (M) holding its old loop fails to receive the new yarn that passes, as a
float loop, to the back of the needle and to the reverse side of the resultant stitch, joining together the two
nearest needle loops knitted from it.
In Fig. B, the float stitch shows the missed yarn floating freely on the reverse side of the held loop. (This
is the technical back of single-jersey structures but is the inside of rib and interlock structures.) The float
extends from the base of one knitted or tucked loop to the next, and is notated either as an empty square
or as a bypassed point. It is assumed that the held loop extends into the courses above until a knitted loop
is indicated in that wale.
Fig. B
A single float stitch has the appearance of a U-shape on the reverse of the stitch. Structures incorporating
float stitches tend to exhibit faint horizontal lines. Float stitch fabrics are narrower than equivalent all-knit
fabrics because the Wales are drawn closer together by the floats, thus reducing width-wise elasticity and
improving fabric stability.
The Tuck Stitch: A tuck stitch is composed of a held loop, one or more tuck loops and knitted loops. It
is produced when a needle holding its loop also receives the new loop, which becomes a tuck loop
because it is not intermeshed through the old loop but is tucked in behind it on the reverse side of the
stitch. Its side limbs are therefore not restricted at their feet by the head of an old loop, so they can open
outwards towards the two adjoining needle loops formed in the same course. The tuck loop thus assumes
an inverted V or U-shaped configuration. The yarn passes from the sinker loops to the head that is
intermeshed with the new loop of a course above it, so that the head of the tuck is on the reverse of the
stitch.
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Purl stitch: The opposite of the knit stitch; the back of a knit stitch is what a purl looks like. The front
of a purl is a straight bar: “-”
English knitting: This is knitting with the yarn supply held in the right hand. Also it called right-
handed knitting or throwing.
Continental knitting: This is style of knitting in which one holds the yarn in the left hand. Also it
called European knitting, German knitting, or left-handed knitting.
Pilling: Creation of little pills (the tiny fuzzy balls that dot fabrics that have been washed and dried many
times) after wear and tear of a fabric. Some yarns are very sensitive to pilling through friction, even
rubbing the yarn back and forth a few times. Luxury yarns require special care to avoid this. Generally
the yarn that are the softer (e.g., brushed alpaca), the more likely to pill. To some degree pilling can be
decreased by the use of a good sweater shaver, but with use, the fabric will always begin to show age.
Knit even: To continue in the pattern stitch for the specified number of rows/rounds without increases
or decreases; in other words, continue as is with no tricks until told otherwise.
Gauge: The critical measure of how many stitches of the chosen yarn on the chosen needles equal a set
measure (e.g., one inch, four inches). Each knitter must determine his or her own gauge, as some knitters
routinely pull stitches tighter than others, and therefore will end up with more stitches per inch than
another. Gauge can also vary substantially from the pattern if a substitute yarn is used with the
recommended needle size instead of the yarn used in the pattern (which for me is most of the time). A
common way to state gauge in the US is how many stitches per 4 inches: e.g., 12 stitches per 4 inches, or
3 stitches per inch. The gauge (as determined by the yarn manufacturer) will appear on the yarn label
(like “12 st”), along with the size needle with which this gauge was achieved (e.g., US 11). Usually there
is a number of rows specified as well, e.g., 15 rows (per 4 inches). This doesn’t mean that every knitter
will achieve this exact gauge on the specified needle, nor does it mean that the yarn should only be knit
on the size needle listed. There’s no right or wrong (within reason) in how tightly or loosely you stitch
compared to others - gauge is about checking stitch size relative to needle size, as knit with your own two
hands. When a pattern tells you to “establish gauge”, it’s warning you that you’d best check your tension
before starting (thus the designer absolves herself from any responsibility for final dimensions being
off). A crucial but sometimes overlooked step - one I’ve been guilty of omitting, with frustrating
consequences - prior to beginning a project is to establish gauge with a swatch..
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Yarn weight: Measure of how heavy or bulky a yarn is. There are rough classes of yarn weight based on
gauge, although these classes have some overlap and are open to interpretation. From lightest-weight to
bulkiest: fingering weight (or sock weight, lace weight), sport weight (or baby weight), DK (double
knitted), worsted, bulky (or chunky), super bulky.
Dropping a stitch: Inadvertently skipping or dropping a stitch, either because a stitch slipped off
during the feverishly fast pace of knitting or purling or through incomplete execution of a stitch.
Ply: One strand of fiber; some yarns are created by twisting multiple plies together, while some are
single-ply. In addition to creating varying nuances in the way a fabric yielded from a particular yarn will
look, multiple plies can create a fabric (especially in the case of wool fiber) that is more resistant to
pilling.
Density: A measure of mass per unit of volume. In the carpet world: the weight of pile yarn in a unit
volume of carpet.
A course: A course is a predominantly horizontal row of needle loops (in an upright fabric as knitted)
produced by adjacent needles during the same knitting cycle. (The last five words help to prevent
confusion when describing complex weft knitted fabrics).
A course length: In weft knitted fabrics (with the exception of structures such as jacquard, intarsia and
warp insertion), a course of loops is composed of a single length of yarn termed a course length. Weft
knitted structures will unrove from the course knitted last unless it is secured, for example, by binding-
off.
A pattern row: A pattern row is a horizontal row of needle loops produced by adjacent needles in one
needle bed. In plain weft knitted fabric this is identical to a course but in more complex fabrics a pattern
row may be composed of two or more course lengths. In warp knitting, every loop in a course is usually
composed of a separate yarn.
A wale: A wale is a predominantly vertical column of intermeshed needle loops generally produced by
the same needle knitting at successive (not necessarily all) knitting cycles.A wale commences as soon as
an empty needle starts to knit.
• When loop transfer occurs it is possible to transfer a wale of loops from one needle A to another B and
to recommence knitting with the second needle, in which case more than one needle will have produced
intermeshed loops in the same wale.
• In warp knitting a wale can be produced from the same yarn if the same warp guide laps the same needle
at successive knitting cycles.
• Wales are connected together across the width of the fabric by sinker loops (weft knitting) or under laps
(warp knitting).
• Wales show most clearly on the technical face and courses on the technical back
of single needle bed fabric.
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Picture - Course and wale of a weft knit fabric
Stitch density: Stitch density refers to the total number of loops in a measured area of fabric and not to
the length of yarn in a loop (stitch length). It is the total number of needle loops in a given area (such as a
square inch, or three square centimetres).The figure is obtained by counting the number of courses or
pattern rows in one inch (or three centimetres) and the number of wales in one inch (or three centimetres),
then multiplying the number of courses by the number of wales. (Using a measurement of three
centimetres rather than one, is preferable for accuracy in counting).
Stitch density gives a more accurate measurement than does a linear measurement of only courses or only
wales. Tension acting in one direction might produce a low reading for the courses and a high reading for
the wales; when they are multiplied together this effect is cancelled out. Pattern rows rather than courses
may be counted when they are composed of a constant number of courses
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Circular knitting machine:
Classification of circular knitting machine:
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Different parts of the circular knitting m/c:
Frame
The circular knitting machine consists three major sections viz., yarn supply, knitting elements and
fabric take-down. The Fig. 2.3 shows the machine frame, indicating its various parts. The knitting
elements such as needles, sinkers, cylinder, cams and feeders are supported at the centre called as knitting
zone. Yarn packages are mounted at the overhead creels and yarns are fed to knitting zone through yarn
guides, stop motions and feeders. The knitted fabric goes down inside the cylinder towards the centre of
the machine, drawn into the take down device and finally collected on a roll winding mechanism. A
fabric spreader gradually converts the tubular fabric into a double layer folded fabric by preventing the
formation of pleats or creases. At the knitting zone, single knit plain machines are fitted with a
cylinder and sinker ring, whereas the double knit machines have cylinder and dial
Drive
The drive to the knitting machine is simple and direct. The motor imparts rotary motion to the
rotating needle beds, such as cylinder and dial and also to the take-down and cloth winding
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mechanism .
Types of knitting needle
There are mainly three types of needle is used
1. Latch Needle
2. Compound Needle
3. Bearded Needle
Latch Needle
Matthew Townsend, a Leicester hosier, patented the latch needle in 1849. Townsend spent much of his
time developing new knitted fabrics and he investigated a simpler way of knitting purl fabrics. Purl
fabrics required two beds of bearded needles and pressers to alternate the face of loops between courses.
A double-headed latch needle was developed as a result of the research to allow the alternation to be
achieved on one bed of needles. A single-headed latch needle was also developed to provide an
alternative to the bearded needle.
The latch needle knitting cycle starts with the old loop trapped inside a closed latch. The needle is pushed
up and the old loop slides down the stem, opening the latch in the process. A thread is then laid in front
of the stem between the rivet and the hook. As the needle is pulled down the hook catches the thread and
forms a new loop. The old loop now slides back up the stem, closes the latch and falls off the end of the
needle. The cycle is then repeated.
Latch Needle is mostly used needle in the knitting industry today:
Latch needle were used on raschel and crochet machines.
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Fig. Latch Needle
Latch Needle Characteristics:
1. Most widely used in weft knitting.
2. More expensive needle than the bearded needle.
3. Self acting or loop controlled.
4. Work at any angle.
5. Needle Depth determines the loop length.
6. Variation of the height of reciprocating produces knit, tuck or miss stitch.
Uses of Latch Needle: Latch needle are widely used in –
1. Double Cylinder Machine,
2. Flat Bar Machine,
3. Single Jersey Circular Knitting Machine,
4. Double Jersey Circular Knitting Machine.
Different Parts of Latch Needle has been showed below:
1. The Hook: The hook which draws and returns the new loop.
2. The slot or Saw Cut: This slot receives the latch blade.
3. The Cheeks or Slot Walls: It is either punched or riveted to fulcrum the latch blade.
4. The Rivet: The rivet which may be plain or threaded. This has been dispensed with on most plated
metal needles by pinching n the slot walls to retain the latch blades.
5. The latch blade: This latch blade locates the latch in the needle.
6. The latch spoon: The latch spoon is an extension of blade and bridges the gap between the hook and
stem.
7. The stem: The stem of latch needle carries the loop in the clearing on rest position.
8. The Butt: Butt of latch needle enables the needle to be reciprocated.
9. The Tail: The tail is an extension below the butt giving additional supp9ort to the needle and keeping
the needle in its trick.
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The knitting action of the latch needle
Figure shows the position of a latch needle as it passes through the cam system, completing one knitting
cycle or course as it moves up and in its trick or slot.
1 The rest position. The head of the needle hook is level with the top of the verge of the trick. The loop
formed at the previous feeder is in the closed hook. It is prevented from rising as the needle rises, by
holding-down sinkers or web holders that move forward between the needles to hold down the sinker
loops.
2 Latch opening. As the needle butt passes up the incline of the clearing cam, the old loop, which is
held down by the sinker, slides inside the hook and contacts the latch, turning and opening it.
3 Clearing height. When the needle reaches the top of the cam, the old loop is cleared from the hook
and latch spoon on to the stem. At this point the feeder guide plate acts as a guard to prevent the latch
from closing the empty hook.
4 Yarn feeding and latch closing. The needle starts to descend the stitch cam so that its latch is below
the verge, with the old loop moving under it. At this point the new yarn is fed through a hole in the feeder
guide to the descending needle hook, as there is no danger of the yarn being fed below the latch. The old
loop contacts the underside of the latch, causing it to close on to the hook.
5 Knocking-over and loop length formation. As the head of the needle descends below the top of
the trick, the old loop slides off the needle and the new loop is drawn through it. The continued descent of
the needle draws the loop length, which is approximately twice the distance the head of the needle
descends, below the surface of the sinker or trick-plate supporting the sinker loop. The distance is
determined by the depth setting of the stitch cam, which can be adjusted.
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Fig. Knitting action of the latch needle.
Compound Knitting Needle
The compound needle consist of two parts, needle body and slider. These two parts are moved
independently.
Compound Needle is used on most complex knitting:
Compound Needle consists of two separately controlled parts; these are- the open hook and the sliding
closing element (tongue, latch, piston, and plunger). The two parts rise and fall as a single unit but at the
top of the rise, the hook moves faster to open the hooks and at the start of the fall the hook descends faster
to close the hook. It is easier to drive the hooks and tongues collectively form two separate bars as in
warp knitting; than to move each hook and tongue individually as in weft knitting. Compound needles
were used on tricot machines.
Fig. Knitting action of Compound needle.
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Two types of compound needle have been employed in warp knitting machines:
1. The tubular pipe needle has its tongue sliding inside the tube of the open hook.
2. The open stem “Pusher type” or slide needle has a closing wire or tongue that slides externally
along a groove on the edge of the flat hook member.
Bearded needle
A fine steel needle for machine knitting that has a butt at one end and a long, flexible hook at the other
that curves back to the shank of the needle. Also known as spring needle. Bearded needles were used on
tricot machines
A bearded needle shown with the beard in the open and closed positions. The needle consists of five main
parts
Fig. Bearded Needle
The main parts of the bearded needle
1. Stem: The stem of bearded needle around which the needle loop is formed.
2. The Head: In the head section of bearded needle, the stem is turned into a hook to draw the new
loop through the old loop.
3. The Beard: The beard is the curved downwards continuation of the hook that s used to separate
the trapped new loop inside from the old loop.
4. The Eye or Groove: The eye of groove cut in the stem to receive the pointed tip of the beard
when it is pressed.
5. The shank: The shank of bearded needle may be bent for the individual location in the machine
or cast with others in a metal lead.
The knitting action of the bearded needle
The knitting action of the bearded needle has been illustrated in Fig. Depending upon the machine, the
needles are set vertically or horizontally. The needle has the disadvantage of requiring a pressing edge to
close the bearded hook and enclose the new loop. The presser may be in the form of a bar, blade, verge or
wheel, with either the presser or the needle remaining stationary whilst the other element moves towards
it.
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Another feature of bearded needle knitting is that individual loop formation has to be achieved by a loop
forming element. This leads to a more complicated knitting action but also provides for a more gentle and
careful loop formation.
Fig. Knitting action of the bearded needle
CAMS
The knitting cams are hardened steels and they are the assembly of different cam plates so that a track for
butt can be arranged. Each needle movement is obtained by means of cams acting on the needle butts.
The upward movement of the needle is obtained by the rising cams or clearing cams. The rising cam
places the needle at a certain level as it approaches the yarn area. Cams controlling the downward
movement of the needles are called stitch cams.
Fig: Cams
Textile Cams:
Cams are the device which converts the rotary machine drive into a suitable reciprocating action for the
needles and other elements. Cams are of two types:-
a) Engineering Cam.
b) Knitting Cam.
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Engineering Cam: It is a circular engineering cam. The drive is transmitted and adapted via can
followers, levers, pivots and rocker shaft. One complete 360˚ revolution of the drive shaft is equivalent to
one knitting cycle.
In warp knitting, four types of cam drive have been employed:-
1. Single acting cams
2. Cam and counter cams
3. Box/ Enclosed cams
4. Counter cams.
Knitting Cam: The angular knitting cam acts directly onto the butts of needles or other elements to
produce individual or serial movement in the tricks of latch needle of weft knitting m/c. Two
arrangements are exist there:
1. Revolving Cylinder M/cs: The needle butt pass through the stationary cam system and the fabric
hanging from the needles revolves with them.
2. Reciprocating Cam carriage flat M/cs: The cams with the yarn feed pass across stationary needle beds.
Sinker:The sinker is the second primary knitting element (the needle being the first). It is a thin metal
plate with an individual or a collective action operating approximately at right angles from the hook side
of the needle bed, between adjacent needles. It may perform one or more of the following functions,
dependent upon the machine's knitting action and consequent sinker shape and movement: It is a thin
metal plated with an individual or collective action.
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It may perform the following functions:-
1. Loop Formation
2. Holding Down
3. Knocking Over.
(It is always advisable to use one or more of the above terms as adjectives when referring to a sinker, in
order to avoid confusion.)
On bearded needle weft knitting machines of the straight bar frame and sinker-wheel type (as on Lee's
hand frame), the main purpose of a sinker is to sink or kink the newly laid yarn into a loop (Fig. 4.1) as its
forward edge or catch (C) advances between the two adjacent needles. On the bearded needle loop wheel
frame, the blades of burr wheels perform this function, whereas on latch needle weft knitting machines
(Fig. 4.2) and warp knitting machines (Fig. 4.3), loop formation is not a function of the sinkers.
(NB: On the European mainland, particularly in Germany, the term couliering is used to describe the
presentation of a yarn, the kinking of it into a needle loop and the knock-over of the old loop. Also the
term 'sinker' often refers confusingly to a jack or other element (that can be sunk into a trick so that its
butt is no longer in action.)
The second and more common function of sinkers on modern machines is to hold down the old loops at a
lower level on the needle stems than the new loops that are being formed, and to prevent the old loops
from being lifted as the needles rise to clear them from their hooks.
Fig. 4.1 Action of the loop-forming sinker.
In Fig. 4.1, the protruding nib or nose of' sinker (N) is positioned over the sinker loop of the old loop (O),
preventing it from rising with the needle. On tricot Knitting Machines Knitting Guide" href="/guide-
3/classification-of-knitting-machines.html" >warp knitting machines and single bed weft knitting
machines, a slot or throat (T in Fig. 4.2) is cut to hold and control the old loop.
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It may perform the following functions:-
1. Loop Formation
2. Holding Down
3. Knocking Over.
(It is always advisable to use one or more of the above terms as adjectives when referring to a sinker, in
order to avoid confusion.)
On bearded needle weft knitting machines of the straight bar frame and sinker-wheel type (as on Lee's
hand frame), the main purpose of a sinker is to sink or kink the newly laid yarn into a loop (Fig. 4.1) as its
forward edge or catch (C) advances between the two adjacent needles. On the bearded needle loop wheel
frame, the blades of burr wheels perform this function, whereas on latch needle weft knitting machines
(Fig. 4.2) and warp knitting machines (Fig. 4.3), loop formation is not a function of the sinkers.
(NB: On the European mainland, particularly in Germany, the term couliering is used to describe the
presentation of a yarn, the kinking of it into a needle loop and the knock-over of the old loop. Also the
term 'sinker' often refers confusingly to a jack or other element (that can be sunk into a trick so that its
butt is no longer in action.)
The second and more common function of sinkers on modern machines is to hold down the old loops at a
lower level on the needle stems than the new loops that are being formed, and to prevent the old loops
from being lifted as the needles rise to clear them from their hooks.
Fig. 4.1 Action of the loop-forming sinker.
In Fig. 4.1, the protruding nib or nose of' sinker (N) is positioned over the sinker loop of the old loop (O),
preventing it from rising with the needle. On tricot Knitting Machines Knitting Guide" href="/guide-
3/classification-of-knitting-machines.html" >warp knitting machines and single bed weft knitting
machines, a slot or throat (T in Fig. 4.2) is cut to hold and control the old loop.
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It may perform the following functions:-
1. Loop Formation
2. Holding Down
3. Knocking Over.
(It is always advisable to use one or more of the above terms as adjectives when referring to a sinker, in
order to avoid confusion.)
On bearded needle weft knitting machines of the straight bar frame and sinker-wheel type (as on Lee's
hand frame), the main purpose of a sinker is to sink or kink the newly laid yarn into a loop (Fig. 4.1) as its
forward edge or catch (C) advances between the two adjacent needles. On the bearded needle loop wheel
frame, the blades of burr wheels perform this function, whereas on latch needle weft knitting machines
(Fig. 4.2) and warp knitting machines (Fig. 4.3), loop formation is not a function of the sinkers.
(NB: On the European mainland, particularly in Germany, the term couliering is used to describe the
presentation of a yarn, the kinking of it into a needle loop and the knock-over of the old loop. Also the
term 'sinker' often refers confusingly to a jack or other element (that can be sunk into a trick so that its
butt is no longer in action.)
The second and more common function of sinkers on modern machines is to hold down the old loops at a
lower level on the needle stems than the new loops that are being formed, and to prevent the old loops
from being lifted as the needles rise to clear them from their hooks.
Fig. 4.1 Action of the loop-forming sinker.
In Fig. 4.1, the protruding nib or nose of' sinker (N) is positioned over the sinker loop of the old loop (O),
preventing it from rising with the needle. On tricot Knitting Machines Knitting Guide" href="/guide-
3/classification-of-knitting-machines.html" >warp knitting machines and single bed weft knitting
machines, a slot or throat (T in Fig. 4.2) is cut to hold and control the old loop.
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The sole function of' the sinker may be to act as a web holder or stitch comb as on the raschel warp
knitting machine, in which case only the underside of the nose performs this function. On single cylinder
latch needle weft knitting machines the holding-down sinkers have a rectangular gap cut into their upper
surface, remote from the nose, into which the sinker cam race fits, to positively control the sinker's
movement.
Holding-down sinkers enable tighter structures with improved appearance to be obtained, the minimum
draw-off tension is reduced and higher knitting speeds are
possible and knitting can be commenced on empty needles. Holding-down sinkers are often unnecessary
when knitting with two needle bed machines as the second bed restrains the fabric loops whilst the other
set of needles moves. However, if single bed knitting or held loop structure is knitted, a form of holding-
down element may still be required (as is the case with some V-bed flat knitting machines).
The third function of the sinker - as a knock-over surface - is illustrated in Fig. 4.2 where its upper surface
or belly (B) supports the old loop (O) as the new loop (NL) is drawn through it. On tricot warp knitting
machines the sinker belly is specially shaped to assist with landing as well as knock-over. On raschel
warp knitting machines, many V-bed flats, and cylinder and dial circular machines, the verge or upper
surface of the trick-plate (V in Fig. 3.4) serves as the knock-over surface.
On some machines, the knock-over surface moves in opposition to the descent of the needle (see Relanit,
Chapter 13; and Shima contra sinkers,
Sinker Tuck
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The sole function of' the sinker may be to act as a web holder or stitch comb as on the raschel warp
knitting machine, in which case only the underside of the nose performs this function. On single cylinder
latch needle weft knitting machines the holding-down sinkers have a rectangular gap cut into their upper
surface, remote from the nose, into which the sinker cam race fits, to positively control the sinker's
movement.
Holding-down sinkers enable tighter structures with improved appearance to be obtained, the minimum
draw-off tension is reduced and higher knitting speeds are
possible and knitting can be commenced on empty needles. Holding-down sinkers are often unnecessary
when knitting with two needle bed machines as the second bed restrains the fabric loops whilst the other
set of needles moves. However, if single bed knitting or held loop structure is knitted, a form of holding-
down element may still be required (as is the case with some V-bed flat knitting machines).
The third function of the sinker - as a knock-over surface - is illustrated in Fig. 4.2 where its upper surface
or belly (B) supports the old loop (O) as the new loop (NL) is drawn through it. On tricot warp knitting
machines the sinker belly is specially shaped to assist with landing as well as knock-over. On raschel
warp knitting machines, many V-bed flats, and cylinder and dial circular machines, the verge or upper
surface of the trick-plate (V in Fig. 3.4) serves as the knock-over surface.
On some machines, the knock-over surface moves in opposition to the descent of the needle (see Relanit,
Chapter 13; and Shima contra sinkers,
Sinker Tuck
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The sole function of' the sinker may be to act as a web holder or stitch comb as on the raschel warp
knitting machine, in which case only the underside of the nose performs this function. On single cylinder
latch needle weft knitting machines the holding-down sinkers have a rectangular gap cut into their upper
surface, remote from the nose, into which the sinker cam race fits, to positively control the sinker's
movement.
Holding-down sinkers enable tighter structures with improved appearance to be obtained, the minimum
draw-off tension is reduced and higher knitting speeds are
possible and knitting can be commenced on empty needles. Holding-down sinkers are often unnecessary
when knitting with two needle bed machines as the second bed restrains the fabric loops whilst the other
set of needles moves. However, if single bed knitting or held loop structure is knitted, a form of holding-
down element may still be required (as is the case with some V-bed flat knitting machines).
The third function of the sinker - as a knock-over surface - is illustrated in Fig. 4.2 where its upper surface
or belly (B) supports the old loop (O) as the new loop (NL) is drawn through it. On tricot warp knitting
machines the sinker belly is specially shaped to assist with landing as well as knock-over. On raschel
warp knitting machines, many V-bed flats, and cylinder and dial circular machines, the verge or upper
surface of the trick-plate (V in Fig. 3.4) serves as the knock-over surface.
On some machines, the knock-over surface moves in opposition to the descent of the needle (see Relanit,
Chapter 13; and Shima contra sinkers,
Sinker Tuck
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TAKE DOWN AND WINDING MECHANISM
GSM pulley:
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Flat bed/ V-bed knitting machine
Main parts:
1. Yarn package
2. Front needle bed
3. Yarn guide
4. Needle spring
5. Tension spring
6. Fabric
7. Cymbal tension
8. Dead weightening system
9. Yarn take-up
10. Latch needle
11. Fabric comb
12. Yarn carrier
13. Back needle bed
M/c description:
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In the following figure shows a cross section of a simple hand powered and manipulated V-bed rib flat machine. The
trick walls are replaced at the needle bed verges by fixed, thinner, polished and specially shaped knock-over bit
edges. In rib gating, a knock-over bit in one bed will be aligned opposite to a needle trick in the other bed. During
knitting, the edges of the knock-over bits restrain the sinker loops as they pass between the needles and thus assist in
the knocking over of the old loops and in the formation of the new loops.
The cover plate is a thin metal blade, located in a slot across the top of the needle bed tricks. It prevents the stems of
the needles from pivoting upwards out of the tricks as a result of the fabric take down tension drawing the needle
hooks downwards whilst allowing the needles to slide freely in their tricks.
Latch opening brushes are attached to the cam plates of both needle beds to ensure that the needle latches are fully
opened. The supports of the brushes are adjustable to ensure precise setting of the bristles relative to the needles.
The cam-carriage either slides or runs on ball bearings or wheels, along guide rails, one of which is fixed over the
lower end of each needle bed. It is propelled either by hand or from a motor driven continuous roller chain or rubber
belt.
Each yarn carrier is attached to a block which slides along a bar, which, like the carriage guide rails, passes across
the full width of the machine.
Two levers are usually provided, one at each end of the needle bed. One is for racking the back needle bed, to
change the gating of the needle beds for changes of rib set out or rib loop transfer. Cam system of the V-bed hand
flat machine:
The following figure illustrates the knitting action of a V-bed hand flat machine and the another figure shows the
underside of the cam carriage and the cams forming the tracks that guide the needle butts through the knitting
system.
The needle butts will enter the traversing cam system from the right during a left to right carriage traverse and from
the left during a right to left traverse. For each needle bed there are two raising cams (R), two cardigan cams (C) and
two stitch cams (S).
The arrangement as shown in the following figure is referred to as a knitting system. A single system machine will
knit one course of rib in one traverse whereas a double system machine will knit two courses of rib per traverse.
Sometimes a set of cams in one bed is referred to as a lock.
A (L) – Raising cam (left)
B (R) – Raising cam (right)
C – Tuck cam (left & right)
D (L) – stitch cam (left)
D (R) – stitch cam (right)
E – Guard cam
The knitting action of the V-bed machine:
Position 1: The rest position. The tops of the heads of the needles are level with the edge of the knock-
over bits.
Position 2: Clearing. The needle butts are lifted until the latches clear the old loops
Position 3: Yarn Feeding. Yarn is fed to the needles as they begin to descend
Position 4: Knocking –over. The new loops are drawn through the old loops, thus completing the cycle.
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Other m/c in the knitting section:
Fig: Twill Tape Fig: warping Fig: reconing
Fig: Fabric Inspection machine
Fig: Fabric balance
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Raw material is a unique substance in any production oriented textile industry. It plays a vital role in
continuous production and for high quality fabric.
Yarn:
The raw material for knitting is the yarn. Different types of yarn of wide range of different count are used.
The sources of yarn are also found. Both carded and combed yarn is used for knitting.
Cotton polyester
Raw materials for knitting:
Type of yarn Count
Cotton 24S
, 26S
, 28S
, 30S
, 32S
, 34S
, 40S
Polyester 75D, 72D,100D
Spandex yarn 20D,40D, 70D
Grey Mélange (C-90% V-10%) 24S
, 26S
PC (65%Polyester & 35% cotton) 24S
, 26S
, 28S
, 30S
CVC 24S
, 26S
, 28S
, 30S
The required yarns are supplied from:
Sources:
Yarn type Sources
cotton Paradise spinning mill, Delta spinning mill, Jamuna group
Polyester Yarn India
Lycra Singapore, Indonesia, Korea, Japan
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Yarn Count:
According to the Textile Institute “Count is a number of indicating the mass per unit length or length per
unit mass of yarn”. Generally Yarn Count is the weight per unit length of the yarn of the length of per unit
length.
There are several count system of yarn. These count systems have been divided in two ways. One is
Direct System where length is fixed and another is Indirect system where weight is fixed.
1. Direct System (Length Fixed):
A). Tex: Weight of yarn in gm present in 1000 meter length. It is a universal system of counting the yarn.
B). Denier: Weight of yarn in gm present in 9000 meter length. It is basically used for manmade fiber.
C) Pounds Per Spindle: Weight of yarn in lbs present in 1440 yards length.
1. Indirect System ( Weight Fixed):
A). English Cotton Count: No. of hanks of 840 yds present in 1 lb of yarn.
B) Metric Count: No. of hanks of 1000 meters present in 1 kg of yarn.
C) Worsted count: No. of hanks of 560 yds present in 1 lb of Yarn. It is basically used for Wool
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Process flow of Knitting:
Take buyer order sheet
Analysis of order sheet
Analysis of compatibility of machine
Analysis of amount of raw material
Collect raw material
Distribute raw material to specific machine
Make batch card according to the buyer requirement
Adjust machine pulley according to the F.GSM
Run machine
Inspect the fabric time to time
Finding out the fabric faults and take remedies
Cutting the fabric and batching
Inspection
Weighting
Sending to store
Transport to buyer
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Needle arrangement & cam setting for different types of fabric:
Single jersey:
Rib(1×1):
Rib(2×2):
D K
K
KK KK KK
C KK KK KK KK
Interlock:
Dial Cylinder
M K
K M
k K
k K
D K K K K
C K K K K
M K
K M
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Single La-cost:
K T K K K
k K K T K
Double La-cost:
K T T K K K
k K K K T T
Some points are needed to maintain for high quality fabric:
a) Brought good quality yarn.
b) Machines are oiled and greased accordingly.
c) G.S.M, Stitch length, Tensions are controlled accurately.
d) Machines are cleaned every shift and servicing is done after a month.
e) Grey Fabrics are checked by 4 point grading system
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Changing of GSM:
Major control by QAP pulley.
Minor control by stitch length adjustment.
Altering the position of the tension pulley changes the G.S.M. of the fabric. If pulley moves
towards the positive direction then the G.S.M. is decrease. And in the reverse direction G.S.M
will increase.
Production Parameter:
1. Machine Diameter;
2. Machine rpm (revolution per minute);
3. No. of feeds or feeders in use;
4. Machine Gauge;
5. Count of yarn;
6. Required time (M/C running time);
7. Machine running efficiency.
Considerable points to produce knitted fabrics:
When a buyer orders for fabric then they mention some points related to production and quality. Before
production of knitted fabric, these factors are needed to consider.
Those are as follows-
Type of Fabric or design of Fabric.
Finished G.S.M.
Yarn count
Types of yarn (combed or carded)
Diameter of the fabric.
Stitch length
Color depth.
Knitting parameter for production:
Stitch length
GSM
Fabric width
M/C gauge
Yarn count
Relationship between knitting parameter:
Stitch length increase with decrease of GSM.
If stitch length increases then the fabric width increase & Wales per inch decrease.
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If the m/c gauge increase then fabric width decrease.
If yarn count increase (course) then fabric width increase.
If shrinkage increases then fabric width decrease but GSM & Wales per inch increase.
For finer gauge finer count yarn should use.
Effect of stitch length on color depth:
If the depth of color of the fabric is high loop length should be higher because in case of fabric with
higher loop length is less compact. In dark shade dye take up% is high so GSM is adjusted then. Similarly
in case of light shade loop length should be relatively smaller
Factors that should be change in case of fabric design on quality change:
a) Cam setting
b) Set of needle
c) Size of loop shape
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End products of Circular Knitting Machine:
Single Jersey M/C:
a) S/J Plain
b) Single Lacoste
c) Double Lacoste
d) Single pique
e) Double pique
f) Terry
Interlock M/C:
a) Interlock pique
b) Eyelet fabric
c) Mash fabric
d) Honeycomb fabric
e) Face/Back rib
Rib M/C:
a) 1*1 Rib fabric
b) 2*2 Rib fabric
c) Separation fabric
d) Honeycomb
End products of Flat Bed Knitting Machine:
a) Tripping collar
b) Plain collar/ cuff
c) Emboss collar/ cuff
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A sampling of weft knit fabrics
All weft knits fall into three basic categories: rib knits, which are a combination of knit and purl stitches;
purl knits, which are made with purl stitches alone, and jersey knits, which are made with knits stitches on
the front and purl stitches on the reverse.
Double knit
Description: Made with two sets of yarns, this double-constructed fabric has fine ribs running lengthwise
on both sides. Usually looks same on fabric’s face and reverse, making it reversible. Fancy double knits
may have novelty stitch on fabric’s face and fine ribs on reverse.
Properties: Heavy, firm; usually has almost no stretch in either direction. Good shape retention; cut
edges don’t curl.
Best use: Tailored garments, like jackets, suits, or sheath dresses. If particular double knit has some
crosswise stretch, adjusting pattern (by cutting it slightly smaller in body girth) may be necessary.
Interlock
Description: Compound fabric made by “inter-knitting,” or interlocking, two simple ribbed fabrics, each
made with single yarn. Has fine ribs running lengthwise. Fabric’s face and reverse look same, making it
reversible.
Properties: Almost no lengthwise stretch; more crosswise stretch than double knits or jerseys; fairly good
shape retention. Raw or cut edges don’t curl; unravels only from end last knitted.
Best use: Wonderful for T-shirts, turtlenecks, casual skirts and dresses, and children’s wear. Because of
its crosswise stretch, use pattern designed for interlock knits, or be prepared
to adjust pattern.
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Jersey knit
Description: Also referred to as plain knit or single knit. Has distinct right
and wrong sides, with fine ribs running lengthwise on fabric’s face, and semicircular loops running across
reverse. Many variations of stitches and fibers create wide variety of single knits, ranging from delicate
openwork to heavy, thick piled fabric.
Properties: Little or no lengthwise stretch, varying amounts of crosswise stretch. Curls to fabric’s right
side; cut edges unravel only from end knitted last.
Best use: Jersey with little or no crosswise or lengthwise stretch (like most wool jerseys) can be used for
skirts, blouses, and dresses without pattern adjustments. Jersey with crosswise stretch requires pattern
adjustments or pattern designed for crosswise stretch.
Purl knit
Description: Double-faced, reversible fabric produced by intermeshed rows of knit and purl stitches,
which appear as loops in crosswise direction. Sometimes called “Links-Links,” from the German word
links (“left”), since knitting machine’s mechanism always moves to left.
Properties: Usually heavy and bulky; stretches in both directions. Cut edges do not curl.
Best use: Sweater-type garments, outerwear.
Rib knit
Description: Double-faced, reversible fabric with distinct vertical ribs on
both sides, produced by alternating knit and purl stitches. Ribs can be small (1x1, that is, one knit stitch
followed by one purl stitch), thick, (2x2 or 3x3), or uneven (1x3, for example).
Properties: Little or no lengthwise stretch, but lots of crosswise stretch and good, natural recovery. Cut
edges do not curl.
Best use: Because of its elasticity, ideal for trimming other knits (and wovens). Garments made from
ribknits are usually close-fitting and therefore use a pattern designed for knit
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More knit samples
Silk jersey interlock knit Acetate slinky rib knit
Nylon/lycra metallic rib knit Rayon interlock
Linen/viscose single knit jersey Nylon raschel
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At first keep this in our heart
1 CM = 10 MM,
1 INCH = 2.54 CM
1 CM = 25.4 MM
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KNITTING CALCULATIONS
Knitted fabric is made with the help of yarn loops. Yarn of different counts is used to produce fabric of
different grammage. There is also a need to calculate optimum production of knitting machines. It is the
job of knitting manager to do certain calculation for proper use of machines and production of fabric
according to the demands of the customer.
Most suitable count for knitting machines:
Needle hook has to take yarn to convert it into a loop and finally latch has to close the needle hook so that
loop is properly held by the needle hook and ultimately this helps in passing new loop through the
previously held loop. It is clear from this explanation that there should be a proper balance between
needle hook size and the thickness of the yarn or filament. If the yarn is thicker than needle hook then
there will a chance that needle hook will not able to hold this loop and consequently there will be a small
hole in the fabric. If the situation is reverse, means yarn is thinner than the size of the needle hook then
the fabric produced will look like a net. Both situations are not wanted. This situation demands a balance
between needle hook size and count of yarn. It is worth to note that needle hook size depends upon the
machine gauge. Furthermore for different garments, fabric of different grammage is required. Every time
knitter has to decide about the yarn count. There are many ways for the selection of proper count. In the
following lines we will discuss most common methods to select count for different machines of different
gauge. It is also important to note that selection of yarn counts also depends upon the machine
manufactures and type of machines, like, single and double knit machine. However a general guideline
will be given hereunder.
As a thumb rule knitting experts prefer to use such knitting machine whose gauges is near to count of
yarn (English count) i.e. for 20-gauge machines most suitable yarn count is 20s. This rule is has certain
limitations, like, for 28-gauge yarn of 26s to 30s is most suitable. But for very fine counts this rule is not
applicable and also machines have maximum gauge 32. Normally fine counts are not used as such rather
they are make double, like count 60s double, which means that net count is near to 30s. And this 60
double count is suitable for 30-gauge machine.
To solve this problem some authors have suggested following formulas.
For single Knitting Machine
Suitable count = G*G/18
For Double knitting machine
Suitable count= G*G/8.4
(Where G is gauge of knitting machine)
Some knitting machine manufacturers suggest a range of yarn count for their machine. There is another
way to solve this problem and that is to take help from old record.
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General practice of yarn count and machine gauge in industry:
Every firm is producing many types of fabrics and on the basis of experience they develop a database for
ready reference. In the following line we give a table for guidance (table is under construction). One can
get a ready reference from the table to produce fabric of certain grammage. We are also giving expected
width of fabric after wet processing. This table can provide just a reference. Knitters have to decide by
themselves after doing a trial production, since there are many more factors, which can affect yarn and
gauge selection process.
Machine Parameters:
Every knitting machine is made to fulfill certain demands of the customer. There are number of
characteristics of machine which are intimated by the machine manufacturers while delivering the
machine to customers/users. It is helpful for the user to be well aware about these parameters.
Furthermore machine specifications are given in different unit. We will explain these parameters and will
also give the conversion factors to convert parameters from one system to other.
Machine Gauge
It is used to measure level of anything or for an instrument to measure width, length or height of anything.
In knitting it is used to express the number of needle in a unit length of the needle bed. This needle bed
may flat or circular. In double knit circular machine it is used for cylinder and as well as dial. Generally
gauge is defined as number of needles per inch. “G” is used to denote knitting machine gauge.
G = Number of needles 1 inch (25.4 mm)
GSM
The GSM of fabric is one kind of specification of fabric which is very important for a textile engineer for
understanding and production of fabric. ‘GSM’ means ‘Gram per square meter’ that is the weight of
fabric in gram per one square meter. By this we can compare the fabrics in unit area which is heavier and
which is lighter. For measuring GSM, a GSM cutter is used to cut the fabric and weight is taken in
balance.
Formula:
There are two calculating the GSM of a knitted fabric i.e. First formula is
GSM = (CPI * stitch length * 39.37 * 39.37 * Tex) / (1000*1000)
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GSM = (WPI*CPI*SL mm*0.9155) / count Ne
Calculation of WPI:
We calculate the number of Wales in 10 inch fabric unraveling the yarn. Then we divide the no of total
Wales by 10 inch to getting the WPI.
Or,
Calculate the CPI:
We calculate the number of course in five inch with the help of counting glass & needle. Then we divide
the no of total course by 5 inch to getting the CPI.
Or,
CPI = stitch density/WPI
Stitch density
Stitch density refers to the total number of loops in a measured area of fabric and not to the length of yarn
in a loop (stitch length). It is the total number of needle loops in a given area (such as a square inch, or
three square centimeters).The figure is obtained by counting the number of courses or pattern rows in one
inch (or three centimeters) and the number of Wales in one inch (or three centimeters), then multiplying
the number of courses by the number of Wales. (Using a measurement of three centimeters rather than
one, is preferable for accuracy in counting).
Stitch density gives a more accurate measurement than does a linear measurement of only courses or only
wales. Tension acting in one direction might produce a low reading for the courses and a high reading for
the wales; when they are multiplied together this effect is cancelled out. Pattern rows rather than courses
may be counted when they are composed of a constant number of courses.
Stitch density = WPI * CPI
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How to Control GSM in a Single Jersey Knit Fabric
GSM can be controlled either by taking a coarse count of yarn or for the same count of yarn increasing
the stitches per inch. Stitch per inches can be increased by either resorting to a higher gauge machine or
by decreasing the loop length.
In modern weft knitting machine there is a positive feeder called IRO which regulates the speed of the fed
yarn. If the speed of IRO increases, the quantity of yarn passing in the m/c increases, so the loop size
increases and hence the GSM decreases. If the speed decreases the reverse happens and the GSM
increases.
The loop size can also be decreased by adjusting the distance between the cylinder and the dial needles: If
the distance is more the loop size increases and hence the GSM decreases.
Relation between Yarn count, Knitting, Dyeing & GSM
If we want to make Single jersey finished fabric with 130 GSM to 150 GSM then we must
follow the below rules:
Yarn count will be: 30/s comb or card
Stitch line will be: 26.5 - 29.0
Grey GSM should be: 110 - 120 GSM
Where:
1 cm = 18/20 Feeder for Single Jersey
1 cm = 28/32 Feeder for Single Lacoste, S/Pique
1 cm = 30/34 Feeder for Double Lacoste, D/pique
If we want to make Single jersey finished fabric with 160 GSM to 170 GSM then we must
follow the below rules:
Yarn count will be: 26/s comb or card
Stitch line will be: 27.0 - 29.0
Grey GSM should be: 125 - 135 GSM
Where:
1 cm = 16/18 Feeder for Single Jersey
1 cm = 26/30 Feeder for Single Lacoste, S/Pique
1 cm = 28/32 Feeder for Double Lacoste, D/pique
If we want to make Single jersey finished fabric with 175 GSM to 190 GSM then we must
follow the below rules:
Yarn count will be : 24/s comb or card
Stitch line will be : 27.5 - 29.5
Grey Gsm should be : 135 - 145 Gsm
Where:
1 cm = 16/18 Feeder for Single Jersey
1 cm = 24/28 Feeder for Single Lacoste, S/Pique
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1 cm = 26/30 Feeder for Double Lacoste, D/pique
If we want to make Single jersey finished fabric with 190 GSM to 210 GSM then we must
follow the below rules:
Yarn count will be : 20/s comb or card
Stitch line will be : 29.0 - 32.0
Grey Gsm should be : 150 - 165 Gsm
Where:
1 cm = 4/18 Feeder for Single Jersey
1 cm = 22/26 Feeder for Single Lacoste, S/Pique
1 cm = 24/28 Feeder for Double Lacoste, D/pique
If we want to make P/interlock finished fabric with 180 GSM to 210 GSM then we must
follow the below rules:
Yarn count will be : 40/s comb or card
Stitch line will be : 1.55 - 1.75
Grey Gsm should be : 135 - 150 Gsm
Where:
1 cm = 32/36 Feeder
If we want to make P/interlock finished fabric with 210 GSM to 230 GSM then we must
follow the below rules:
Yarn count will be : 34/s comb or card
Stitch line will be : 1.65 - 1.85
Grey Gsm should be : 150 - 170 Gsm
Where:
1 cm = 30/34 Feeder
If we want to make P/interlock finished fabric with 230 GSM to 250 GSM then we must
follow the below rules:
Yarn count will be : 30/s comb or card
Stitch line will be : 1.65 - 1.85
Grey Gsm should be : 170 - 190 Gsm
Where: 1 cm = 28/32 Feeder
If we want to make RIB (1X1) finished fabric with 170 GSM to 190 GSM then we must
follow the below rules:
Yarn count will be : 30/s comb or card
Stitch line will be : 2.65 - 2.85
Grey Gsm should be : 125 - 130 Gsm
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Where:
1 cm = 17/18 Feeder
If we want to make RIB (1X1) finished fabric with 195 GSM to 225 GSM then we must
follow the below rules:
Yarn count will be : 26/s comb or card
Stitch line will be: 2.70 - 2.95
Grey Gsm should be: 140 - 155 Gsm
Where:
1 cm = 16/17 Feeder
If we want to make RIB (1X1) finished fabric with 230 GSM to 250 GSM then we must
follow the below rules:
Yarn count will be: 24/s comb or card
Stitch line will be: 2.70 - 2.95
Grey Gsm should be: 160 - 175 Gsm
Where:
1 cm = 16/17 Feeder
We can also calculate the Grey fabric GSM from a finished fabric GSM, It
will be as like below:
In single jersey fabric :
If the yarn count is 30/s then the grey gsm will be 80% to 85% less from the finished Gsm
If the yarn count is 26/s then the grey gsm will be 78% to 80% less from the finished Gsm
If the yarn count is 24/s then the grey gsm will be 76% to 77% less from the finished Gsm
If the yarn count is 20/s then the grey gsm will be 76% to 79% less from the finished Gsm
In P/int fabric:
If the yarn count is 40/s then the grey gsm will be 72% less from the finished Gsm
If the yarn count is 34/s then the grey gsm will be 72% less from the finished Gsm
If the yarn count is 30/s then the grey gsm will be 74% less from the finished Gsm
If the yarn count is 26/s then the grey gsm will be 72% less from the finished GSM
If the yarn count is 24/s then the grey gsm will be 72% less from the finished Gsm
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Relation between yarn counts, GSM and stitch length gauge:
Single Jersey
Dia +
Gauge
F type S/L F/GSM Count Finish dia Color
30×28 S/J 2.35 105 50 com 140cm op Avg
30×28 S/J 2.40 105 50 com 140cm op Avg
32×24 S/J 2.65 160 28 card 67inchop Avg
26×24 S/J 2.65 160 28 card 54inchop Avg
30×24 S/J 2.92 140 30 cvc
60%+40%
62inchop Charcoal
+ Dk red
34×24 S/J 2.78 140 30 card 68inchop Navy
26×24 S/J 2.80 160 26 card 27inch tube Avg
36×24 S/J 2.56 150 34 pc
65%+35%
75inch op Avg
28×24 S/J 2.85 220 20 card 60 op White
36×24 S/J 2.70 160 28 card 188 cm op Lime pinch
28×24 S/J 2.70 200 24 G
Mélange
28inch tube wash
30×24 S/J 2.80 140 30 s 62inch op Avg
Single Jersey
Dia +
Gauge
F type S/L F/GSM Count Finish dia Color
30×24 S/J 3.00 220 20 cvc 66inch op Andhra
grey
30×28 S/J 2.70 130 34 viscose
D.y+ 34
slub D.y
66 op Grey black
34×24 S/J 2.92 280 22 card 68inchop Avg
30×24 S/J 2.80 70-80 60 com 60inchop Avg
30×24 S/J 2.85 140 30c vc D.y 60inchop Avg
36×24 S/J 2.80 160 24s com 190 cm op Avg
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30×24 S/J 2.86 150 28 s 32inch tube Grey
Melange
36×24 S/J 2.80 200 22 s card 72inch op Black
26×24 S/J 2.60 160 34s 27inch Avg
30×24 S/J 2.85 150 30s 62inch op Avg
36×24 S/J 2.55 140 34s com 168inch op Avg
36×24 S/J 2.82 140 36 s cvc
D.y
72inch op Andhra sky
blue
36×24 S/J 2.70 140 36 s com 168cm op Avg
Single Jersey
Dia +
Gauge
F type S/L F/GSM Count Finish dia Color
26×24 S/J 2.90 160 26s 27inch tube Avg
30×28 S/J 2.50 150 34s PC
65%+35%
32inch tube Light
30×28 S/J 2.56 160 30s 32inch tube Avg
30×28 S/J 2.35 70 60 Modal 32inch tube Alpe
34×24 S/J 2.80 160 26c vc 70inch op White
28×24 S/J 2.55 145 32s com 178cm op White
34×24 S/J 2.65 155 32s com 168 cm op black
34×24 S/J 2.56 160 30 s card 173cm op yellow
34×24 S/J stripe 2.85 120 34s card 72inch op N-74,W-11
34×24 S/J 2.80 140 30s slub Dy 72inch op Barry mark
34×24 S/J 2.60 120 40s card 64inch op D/C
34×24 S/J 2.60 120 40s card 64inch op M/C
26×24 S/J G. 2.68 155 28 s 27inch tube G. Melange
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Melange
28×24 S/J stripe 2.68 170 30s Dy 28inch tube Avg
Single jersey Lycra :
Dia +
Gauge
F type S/L F/GSM Count Finish dia Color
36×24 S/J Lycra 3.00 160 32s + 20D
card
72inch op Black
28×24 S/J Lycra 3.20 160 32s + 20D
card
29inch tube White+
black
30×24 S/J Lycra 2.85 180 36s com +
20D
62inch op Avg
36×24 S/J Lycra 2.84 190 34s + 20D 69inch op Avg
36×24 S/J Lycra 2.84 190 34s + 20D 69inch op G. Mell
36×24 S/J Lycra 2.90 180 32s + 20D 68inch op Avg
34×24 S/J Lycra 3.00 160 32s + 20D
CD
64.5inch op Avg
32×24 S/J Lycra 3.20 160 32s + 20D
CD
72inch op Avg
34×24 S/J Lycra 3.00 170 30s + 20D 62inch op Avg
30×24 S/J Lycra 2.90 180 34s + 20D 68inch op Gris chain
China
34×24 S/J Lycra 3.00 180 34s + 20D 60inch op Black
36×24 S/J Lycra 3.00 180 30s + 20D 66inch op White
30×24 S/J Lycra 3.00 200 30s Com +
20D
74inch op White
30×24 S/J Lycra 3.00 170 30s CD+
20D
64inch op Avg
36×24 S/J Lycra 2.90 180 34s CD+
20D
74inch op Avg
32×24 S/J Lycra 3.00 140 34s CD+
20D
64inch op Avg
30×24 S/J Lycra 2.65 135 32s Com+
20D
145 cm op Orange
Single Jersey Slub
Dia +
Gauge
F type S/L F/GSM Count Finish dia Color
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30×24 S/J Slub 2.70 105 40s Slub 66inch op Andhra
grey
36×24 S/J Slub 2.70 170 28s Slub 66 op Grey black
36×24 S/J Slub 2.65 140 34s Slub 68inchop Avg
34×24 S/J Slub 2.90 160 26s Slub 60inchop Avg
30×24 S/J Slub 2.85 150 30s com
Slub
60inchop Avg
30×24 S/J Slub 2.84 120 34s Slub 190 cm op Avg
34×24 S/J Slub 2.60 150 34s PC
Slub
32inch tube Grey
Melange
30×24 S/J Slub 2.60 135 34s Slub 72inch op Black
Interlock Fabrics
Dia +
Gauge
F type S/L F/GSM Count Finish dia Color
30×24 Plain
Interlock
14.4 190 40s CD 58inch op Avg
38×24 Plain
Interlock
15.5 210 36s com 75inch op Avg
Rib Fabrics
Dia +
Gauge
F type S/L F/GSM Count Finish dia Color
32×28 1×1 Rib 2.85 180 30s card 64inch op Avg
38×18 1×1 Rib 2.68 200 30s CVC 72inch op Avg
40×18 1×1 Rib 3.00 250 20s card 42inch tube Avg
38×18 1×1 Rib 3.00 240 22s card 41inch tube Avg
32×18 1×1 Rib 2.65 180 32s card 60inch op Avg
38×18 1×1 Rib 3.00 250 22s CD+
40D Lycra
38inch tube Black Iris
32×18 1×1 Rib 2.60 180 32s PC 60inch op White
40×18 2×2 Rib 18.0 220 36s com+
20D Lycra
32inch tube Blue
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36×18 1×1 Rib 2.60 220 26s card 37inch tube Avg
40×18 2×1 Rib 2.70 160 40s CD +
20D Lycra
50inch op Avg
32×18 1×1 Rib 3.10 250 22s com+
40D Lycra
33inchtube Avg
34×18 1×1 Rib 2.70 180 40s com +
40D Lycra
90cm op Avg
32×18 1×1 Rib 2.68 160 34s CD 30inch tube Avg
38×18 1×1 Rib 2.68 150 40s CD 36inch tube black
32×18 1×1 Rib
stipe
2.55 145 28s Dy 64inch op white
40×18 2×2 Rib 18 190 40s CD+
20D LYcra
52inch op G. melange
38×18 1×1 Rib 2.70 200 40s CD+
20D Dy
76inch op Avg
Single/ Double La_cost Fabrics:
Dia +
Gauge
F type S/L F/GSM Count Finish dia Color
26×24 D/La-cost 2.45 180 32s CD 36inchtube Avg
28×24 S/ La-cost 2.55 220 30s CD 41inch tube Avg
28×24 S/ La-cost 2.55 220 26s CD 41inch tube Avg
36×24 S/ La-cost
D K
2.75 240 20s CD 66inchop Lt green
30×24 S/ La-cost
D K
2.97 240 20s CD 80inchop Red
28×24 S/ La-cost
D K
2.97 240 20s CD 74inch op Navy
30×24 S/ La-cost
D K
2.60 220 22s CD 192cmop Avg
Fleece Fabrics
Dia +
Gauge
F type S/L F/GSM Count Finish dia Color
30×20 Fleece k-4.3
T-3.7
240 30s+20s CVC 70inch op Avg
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L-1.55
30×20 Fleece k-41
T-40
L-14
240 k-34s cvc
T-30s cvc
L-30s cvc
66inch op Black
30×20 Fleece k-4.5
T-2.9
L-1.53
260 k-30s g.mell
T-75/30s PC
L-20s cvc
66inch op G. melange
Knitting Machine Production calculation
Before explaining the method to calculate the nominal production capacity of the knitting machine it is
imperative to be well aware of count and denier system and one should also be familiar with the
conversion factors. Yarn is sold and purchased in the form of cones and bags. Cones and bags have
certain weights. Still in the international market yarn is sold in pounds not in kilograms. Bags are of 100
pounds, which is equal to 45.3697 kg. Previously there were 40 cones in a bag but now there are bags
available of 25 cones. In other words cones are of 2.5 pounds and four pounds. Big size cones are most
suitable for knitting.
Relationship between count, length and weight of yarn
Length (in yards) = Count *840 *weight of yarn in pound
Count = Length / weight of yarn in pounds*840
Weight of yarn = length/count *840
(Note: as per definition count is a relationship between length and weight of yarn. English count is defined as number of hanks in one pound.
Hank means a certain length. It is different for different fibers. For details see tables given in the end of book. For explanation purpose we will
use English count of cotton. For cotton length of hank is 840 yards. For other fibers use relevant length of hank)
Example: 01
Calculate count of cotton yarn from the given data:
Weight of yarn = 2.68 pounds
Length of yarn = 33600 yard
Formula: Count = Length / weight of yarn in pounds*840
= 33600/2.68*840
Answer: =14.93s
Example: 02
Calculate length of cotton yarn from the given data:
Weight of yarn = 3.5 pounds
Count = 40s
Formula: Length (in yards) = Count *840 *weight of yarn in pound
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= 40*840*3.5
Answer: =117600 Yards
Example: 03
Calculate weight of cotton yarn from the given data:
Length of yarn = 40600 yards
Count = 30s
Formula:
Weight in pounds = Length of yarn in yards/ Count *840
= 40600/30*840
Answer: = 1.61 pounds
Next examples are related to filament.
(Note that for filament we use direct system. In which most popular is denier. There are other units too. For detail consult the tables at the end of
the book. Denier is number of grams per 9000 meters of filament.)
For calculation related to denier we use following equations:
Length of filament in meters = Weight of filament in grams* 9000/Denier
Weight of filament in grams = Length in meters * denier /9000
Denier = 9000* Weight of filament in grams/Length of filament in meters
Example: 04
Calculate length of polyester filament from the given data:
Weight 690 grams
Denier 75
Equation: Length of filament in meters = Weight of filament in grams* 9000/Denier
= 690 * 9000/75
Answer =82800 meters
Example: 05
Calculate weigh of polyester filament from the given data:
Length in meters = 50900
Denier = 50
Equation: Weight of filament in grams = Length in meters * denier /9000
= 50900*50/9000
Answer: =282.8 grams
Example 6
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Calculate denier of polyester filament from the given data:
Length in meters = 550,000
Weight = 4.5 kg (4500 grams)
Equation: Denier = 9000* Weight of filament in grams/Length of filament in meters
= 9000*4500/550,000
Answer: = 73.66 Denier
(Note: this calculation is up to two digits. For more accurate answers use calculation up to 9 digits)
Nominal Production of knitting machines:
One very simple way to calculate knitting machine production by weighing the total production of one
hour or one shift or one day. This will be most realistic production value but we cannot get knitting
machine capacity in this way. There is a scientific way to calculate optimum production figure of any
machine.
In this method following information for production calculation are required:
Machine gauge and Diameter
RPM Knitting Machine
Yarn Count
Stitch Length
From these figures we can calculate the length of yarn being used by the machine in one hour and then by
converting this length into weight with the help of count given we can calculate the quantity of yarn being
consumed by machine in one hour. This would be the optimum production of the machine. This optimum
production can be converted into nominal production by multiplying it with efficiency.
(We will explain the method to calculate nominal production capacity of knitting machine. It is commonly believed
that we can run knitting machine up to 85% efficiency. However, by creating most suitable environment one can increase
machine efficiency)
For this we need following figures:
Machine speed RPM
Machine gauge
Machine Diameter
Count/ denier of yarn being used
Stitch length
Example 07
Calculate nominal production of a single jersey-knitting machine per hour from the data given:
Machine Gauge 24
Machine Diameter 30 inches
Number of Feeders 90
Machine RPM 26
Yarn Count 24
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Stitch length 4 mm
Efficiency 85%
Solution:
Number of needles = machine diameter * gauge * (3.14)
= 30* 24*3.14
=2260 (exact 2260.8 but needles are always in even number so we will take nearest
even figure)
Number of stitches produced in one revolution = Number of needles * number of feeders
= 2260*90
= 203400
Yarn Consumption (in yards) in one hour = number of stitches * length of (mm) * RPM *60
(minutes)/1000(to convert mm into meters)
=203400 * 4 * 26 * 60/1000
= 1269216 meters or
= 1388015 yards
Weight of cotton yarn = length of yarn/(Count * 840)
= 1388015/(840 * 24)
= 68.85 pounds or
= 31.23 Kilo grams
= 26.55 Kilo grams (Efficiency 85%)
Answer: this machine can produce 26.55 Kg fabric in one hour at 85 % efficiency
Example: 08 (For Filament yarn)
Calculate nominal production of a single jersey-knitting machine per hour from the data given:
Machine Gauge 28
Machine Dia 26 inches
Number of Feeders 120
Machine RPM 30
Yarn Denier 75
Stitch length 4.5 mm
Efficiency 85%
Solution:
Number of needles = machine dia * gauge * (3.14)
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= 26* 28*3.14
=2286 (exact 2285.92 but needles are always in even number so we will take nearest
even figure)
Number of stitches produced in one revolution = Number of needles * number of feeders
= 2286*120
= 274320
Yarn Consumption (in yards) in one hour = number of stitches * length of (mm) * RPM *60
(minutes)/1000(to convert mm into meters)
=274320 * 4.5 * 30 * 60/1000
= 2221992 meters
Weight of filament in grams = Length in meters * denier /9000
= 2221992*75/9000
Answer =18516 grams or
= 18.516 Kg
= 18.516*85% (Efficiency 85%)
=15.74 Kg
Answer: this machine can produce 15.74 Kg fabric in one hour at 85 % efficiency
(Note: if we are producing any textured fabric, like fleece, then we use two different yarns at different feeders and ultimately
stitch length is also different. In such case we should calculate separately consumption of different yarn at different feeders.
Following example will help in calculating production in case of use of more than one kind yarn.)
Example 9 (fleece-knitting)
Calculate nominal production of a fleece-knitting machine per hour from the data given:
Machine Gauge 18
Machine Diameter 30 inches
Number of Feeders for 60
Front yarn
Number of feeders 30
For loop yarn
Machine RPM 28
Yarn Count 26s for front
Yarn count for loop 16s
Stitch length of 4.5 mm
front yarn
Stitch length of 2.5 mm
Loop yarn
Efficiency 85%
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Solution:
Number of needles = machine diameter * gauge * (3.14)
= 30* 18*3.14
=1696 (exact 1695 but needles are always in even number so we will take nearest even figure)
Consumption of yarn for front knitting
Number of stitches produced in one revolution = Number of needles * number of feeders
= 1696*60
= 101760
Yarn Consumption (in yards) in one hour = number of stitches * length of (mm) * RPM *60
(minutes)/1000(to convert mm into meters)
=101760 * 4.5 * 28 * 60/1000
= 769305 meters or
= 841312 yards
Weight of cotton yarn = length of yarn/(Count * 840)
= 841312/840 * 30
= 38.52 pounds or
= 17.43 Kilo grams
= 14.85 Kilo grams (Efficiency 85%)
Answer: this machine will consume 14.85 Kg of yarn to knit front of the fleece fabric in one hour at 85 %
efficiency
Yarn consumed for loop knitting (back of the fabric)
Number of stitches produced in one revolution = Number of needles * number of feeders
= 1696*30
= 50880
(Note: that we have put 30 cones of course count for loops after every two feeders.)
Yarn Consumption (in yards) in one hour = number of stitches * length of (mm) * RPM *60
(minutes)/1000(to convert mm into meters)
=50880 * 2.5 * 28 * 60/1000
= 213696 meters or
= 233696 yards
Weight of cotton yarn = length of yarn/(Count * 840)
= 233696/(840 * 16)
= 17.39 pounds or
= 7.89 Kilo grams
= 6.70 Kilo grams(Efficiency 85%)
Yarn for front 14.85
Yarn for back 6.70
Total 21.55
This machine can produce 21.55 Kgs fabric in one hour at 85% efficiency