Circular Knitting Machine -Industry Classification & Global Market Trend
A circular knitting machine, also named weft Circular Knitting machine, is core textile knitting equipment for producing elastic knitted fabrics. Different from woven fabric with crisscross yarn weaving, it adopts loop interweaving technology to produce seamless cylindrical grey fabric continuously, featuring soft handfeel, high elasticity, air permeability and low fabric shrinkage.
Equipped with single cylinder structure, widely used for T-shirt, casual wear, sportswear plain fabric. Classic models include high-speed Single Jersey machine, open-width single jersey machine, 3-thread fleece circular knitting machine.
Built with dual dial & cylinder structure, stable and heavy-duty. Mainly produces interlock fabric, underwear cotton fabric, ponte roma fabric for underwear, loungewear and garment lining.
Professional terry knitting structure, makes absorbent terry fabric for bath towels, beach towels, bathrobes and home textile products. JSP series terry machines adopt self-developed patented design for higher stability.
Including high-pile plush knitting machine, underwear dial sinker knitting machine and large-structure customized circular knitting machine for thick fabric production.
According to 2026 China Textile Machinery Association data, the global circular knitting machine market keeps growing steadily. Overseas textile factories prefer updated machines with low vibration, energy-saving, long service life and intelligent control. Compared with outdated old models, new-generation circular knitting machines improve production efficiency by 25%-40%, reduce fabric defect rate greatly, and support 24-hour continuous stable operation.
As a professional Chinese manufacturer, LEADSFON focuses on R&D and production of circular knitting machines. All machines adopt patented reinforced frame, independent R&D knitting structure, delivering high running speed, high stability and cost-effective after-sales service for global textile manufacturers.