Circular Knitting Machine

Overview

Circular knitting machines are high-speed textile machines designed to produce seamless tubular fabrics by knitting yarn continuously in a circular motion, widely used in apparel and industrial textiles.

Working Principle

Yarns are fed into a circular arrangement of needles mounted on a rotating cylinder.

Needles move up and down to form loops in a continuous circular sequence.

Interlocking loops create seamless tubular fabric structures.

Continuous rotation enables high-speed and efficient fabric production.

Types

Single Jersey Circular Knitting Machines

Double Jersey Circular Knitting Machines

Rib and Interlock Circular Machines

Jacquard Circular Knitting Machines

Textile Industry Applications

T-shirts, innerwear, and casual garments

Sportswear and activewear fabrics

Socks, hosiery, and seamless garments

Home textiles and upholstery fabrics

Medical and technical textiles

Technical Specifications

Speed: Up to 30–60 RPM (machine dependent)

Diameter: 12” – 60”

Gauge: E12 – E44

Power consumption: 3 – 15 kW

Control system: PLC / electronic control

Key Features

High-speed and continuous production

Seamless fabric manufacturing

Wide range of fabric structures and designs

Low maintenance and durable components

Energy-efficient operation

Certifications

ISO 9001 (Quality Management)

ISO 14001 (Environmental Management)

CE Certification

Textile Machinery Safety Standards

Benefits

High productivity and efficiency

Reduced production costs

Seamless and comfortable fabric output

Ideal for large-scale textile production

Consistent and reliable quality

Challenges

Initial machine investment cost

Requires skilled technical operators

Regular maintenance for optimal performance

Limited to tubular fabric production