Knitting Machines – Lab-Grade Instruments for Textile Research, Education & Sampling
Knitting is one of the most versatile and widely used fabric-forming techniques in the textile industry, producing everything from casual T-shirts and socks to high-performance sportswear and technical textiles. For textile colleges, research and development laboratories, spinning mills, and knitted fabric manufacturers, having a reliable knitting machine in the lab is essential for fabric development, yarn evaluation, and quality benchmarking. Amith Garment Services, based in Bangalore, Karnataka, is a trusted supplier of lab-grade knitting machines for educational institutions and textile R&D departments across India.
What Is a Lab Knitting Machine?
A lab knitting machine is a compact, manually or electronically operated machine designed for small-scale fabric production, yarn testing, and weave structure experimentation. Unlike industrial circular knitting machines used for bulk fabric production, lab knitting machines allow technicians, researchers, and students to produce small fabric samples with controlled stitch parameters for testing and analysis.
Types of Knitting Machines We Supply
- Hand Flat Knitting Machine – A manual machine ideal for producing weft-knitted fabric swatches in different stitch structures, used extensively in fashion design and textile engineering colleges.
- Electronic Flat Knitting Machine – Offers programmable pattern creation for complex knit structures, ideal for fabric development and designer sampling.
- Cylinder Knitting Machine – Used to produce tubular fabric samples for testing stitch density, yarn performance, and fabric properties.
- Ribber Attachment Models – Enables production of rib, interlock, and double-knit structures on flat knitting machine bases.
Purpose
To prepare desk loom sample – knits for buyer approval
Features
– With Electric Stop Motion
– With Steel Inserted Wall Cylinder & G.M Sinker Ring
– With Hardened & Grinded Cams
– With Cut Cam Plate CNC
– With Winder take down System
– With Motor Attachmed & Motor 0.5HP 3PH 960 RPM
– With Top Creel System
– With Auto Control Panel
– With Cam Box Feeder
– With Groz Beckert Needles 77.73 & Sinkers
– Dia : 1, Feeder : 1, Needle : 120
Applications
- Fabric development and design prototyping in textile R&D labs
- Yarn evaluation through knit fabric test specimens
- Weave structure and stitch density experimentation in textile colleges
- Production of test specimens for wash fastness, dimensional stability, and pilling testing
- Handloom and knitting skill development training programmes
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is a lab knitting machine used for in textile research?
A lab knitting machine is used to produce small-scale knitted fabric samples for research, design development, and yarn performance evaluation. It allows researchers and students to control stitch parameters, test different yarn types, and produce specimens for quality testing without requiring full industrial production runs.
What is the difference between a flat knitting machine and a circular knitting machine?
A flat knitting machine produces flat fabric panels and can create complex knit patterns including ribs, cables, and intarsia. A circular knitting machine produces tubular fabric and is used for jersey, interlock, and hosiery structures. Flat machines are more common in design and research labs, while circular machines are preferred for hosiery and sportswear sampling.
Are lab knitting machines suitable for textile colleges and NIFT students?
Yes. Lab knitting machines are widely used in NIFT, NID, and textile engineering colleges for practical knitting courses. They provide hands-on experience with stitch formation, fabric structure development, and the relationship between yarn properties and fabric performance.
Can a lab knitting machine test yarn suitability for knitwear production?
Yes. A lab knitting machine is one of the most practical tools for yarn evaluation in knitwear development. By knitting test swatches with different yarn types, technicians can assess the fabric hand, appearance, stitch definition, and overall performance before committing to bulk production.
Where can I buy a lab knitting machine in Bangalore?
Amith Garment Services, Bangalore supplies lab-grade flat and circular knitting machines for textile institutes, research laboratories, and knitwear manufacturers. We provide product demonstrations, installation support, operator training, and reliable after-sales service across South India.
What accessories are supplied with a lab knitting machine?
Lab knitting machines are typically supplied with needles, yarn tensioners, take-down weights, stitch pattern cards or software (for electronic models), and an instruction manual. Amith Garment Services also supplies spare needles, replacement parts, and complementary textile testing instruments.