KNITTING MACHINES INNOVATION

KNITTING MACHINE INNOVATION

The use of knitted structure s made by machines date back to AD1589, when an Englishman William Lee developed the first mechanical knitting frame.This was of flat bed types with spring-beared needles. It remained use as for over 200 years.

J.Strut developed a ribbing device in end of 18th century.

Mr. Brunel invented the circular knitting machine in AD1816.

Although major improvements have been made in knitting machines during the 20th century, the basic principles of interlooping of yarns remains much the same.

PRODUCTION & CONSUMPTION

Production and consumption of knitted fabrics increased dramatically between 1866 and the mid 1950s.

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