January 21, 2026

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Category: Weaving/Knitting

Close-up of circular knitting needle latch failure causing vertical fabric lines.

Circular Knitting: A Technologist’s Guide to Zero Fabric Faults & Remedies

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Introduction: The High Cost of “Grade B” In the modern knitting mill, the difference between a profitable quarter and a financial loss often hangs by a single thread literally. For a standard circular knitting setup running 30s Ne (20 Tex) cotton at 25 RPM, the production volume is immense. However, volume is irrelevant if the…

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Rapier vs Air Jet

Air-Jet vs. Rapier Looms: Which is Best for Your Mill? – A Capital Investment Guide

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Deciding between Air-Jet vs. Rapier looms for weaving technology? We break down the speed, yarn flexibility, energy costs, and ROI to help mill owners make the right 10-15-year investment. The Loom Investment Dilemma: Choosing Technology for the Next 10-15 Years Investing in weaving looms is one of the most financially decisive moments for any mill….

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