The Santoni knitting technology can develop knitted materials, which can be divided in three main categories:

• Large Diameter: machines to produce rolls of fabric (tubular or open width)
• Seamless: to produces body size fabrics
• Socks or Footwear Technology

This wide range of alternatives is designed to produce almost all the possible garments in the apparel industry, as well as to be suitable for the most common applications such as compression wear, lifestyle apparel, nightwear, outwear, sport (cycling, running, football, golf, yoga, swim and winter) underwear and footwear. However, the opportunities go beyond just apparel as the technology can be applied to interior, upholstery, automotive and so on. See our latest trend report for example.

Seamless technology was initially used for manufacturing of inner wear due to the minimum number of seams. The absence of the elastic bands and tags makes inner wear made on seamless machines very comfortable to wear. Because of the unlimited pattern possibilities, seamless technology is now being employed to manufacture very exclusive outer wear.

If you are interested in learning more about the history of seamless (bra) application, please read our article on the evolution story of the bra here.

In this showcase you’ll find out about the diverse range of seamless machinery, its applications, benefits and highlights.

At the end of the showcase you’ll have gained knowledge on –

• the different types of seamless knitting machinery in single and double jersey
• the main characteristics of this technology
• the most common application areas of this technology
• what does plating means
• the stitch possibilities in each machinery

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The Top2 Series seamless knitting machines are able to produce materials for diverse applications such as: underwear, sport wear, swimming ware, beach wear, sanitary wear, among others.

The main characteristics of this technology are its capability for body size control, comfort, less sewing, 3D shaping (such as cup structure for breast support), waist welt with elastic yarn, and integrated crotch structure.

Another of its main features is that the same course may change structure, color, and density, offering a wide variety of textures.

Contact us to get the latest iPolaris toolbox program files, and learn more about the possibilities of the same structures, colors and graphics on the same course.

• Diameter (inch): from 11‖ to 22‖
• Gauge: E16 to E40 
• Compatible with iPolaris software

• Knit and float
• Plating
• Knit and tuck
• 2 color jacquard, etc. 

This special weft knit construction uses the addition of a second yarn within the same knitting loop.

The first yarn also called main or body yarn is commonly a synthetic (i.e. polyester or polyamide) or natural (i.e. cotton) fiber, similar to regular circular knit fabrics.

This second yarn, also called plating or backing yarn is commonly an elastomer yarn (i.e. elastane), providing unique stretch ability to the fabric.

During the knitting process, the position of each yarn to the surface is carefully engineered, creating endless opportunities of different knit patterns, surface and elasticity effects; all within one single fabric tube.

With the technology, we work towards a product directly (half garment).

Traditionally, the process flow is from machine to material to product. Within seamless we skip one process and we produce a body-sized tube. This tube contains the design elements and features you have in mind: the waistband/hem is automatically knitted and you do not have any side seam.

Beautiful and functional items that can be made via personalized bulk production.

• Valuable (beautiful, functional and tailored) items result in extending cycle life.
• Minimising the cut and sew construction process results in minimizing waste
• All-in-one functional engineering avoids cut and sew paneling

These are some of our favorite products developed in Top2 Fast machine

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Get the latest iPolaris toolbox program, and learn more about the possibilities of the same structures, colors and graphics on the same course.

Our TR1S machines are great for developing seamless apparel garments, underwear, sportswear, industrial textiles, sleepwear, and other products.

It is the best solution for knitting fishnet/anti-drop stitch structures (patented), which provides your garments with breathability and moisture management.

Basic knitting capability of this machine: knitting, floating, tuck, and plating stitch.

• Diameter: 16‖, 17‖, 18‖, 19‖, 20‖
• Gauge: E16, E20, E24
• Compatible with iPolaris software

These are some of our favorite projects developed with SM8 TR1 machine:

Our SM DJ2T machine is our favorite for double jersey structures. Its variety of structures and allows for maximum comfort and refinement, while, at the same time, reducing sewing and extra production time.

It allows you to knit multi-color jacquard, different structures, link-links, single jersey, stripe, transfer.

• Diamenter: 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24/ inch
• Gauge: 14E, 16E, 18E, 20E

• Rib
• Interlock
• Link-links
• Jacquard
• Knit and float
• Knit and tuck
• 1x1 tuck

Knitting capability:

• Face stitch: 2 color, 3 color or 4 color jacquard, combine with jacquard and structure.
• Backside stitch: vertical, horizontal, bird eye, big bird eye and even float stitch.

These are some of our favorite projects developed with SM DJ2T machine:

SM4 -TL2 is a 4-feed single jersey circular electronic machine, having 2 selection points for each direction for knitting fishnet or jacquard inlay structure (Santoni patent).

The machine allows knitting of seamless wear single garments for underwear, outwear, swimwear, sportswear and sanitary garments.

It owns a patented SANTONI system that allows knitting with 4 feeds for highly defined patterns without a cutting line of the yarn. This machine is able to knit intarsia and three dimensional designs.

DIAMETERS: 13” - 14” - 15” - 16” - 17”

MACHINE GAUGE: Npi 16 - 18 - 20 - 22 - 24 - 26 - 28 - 32 - 40

Possibility to use a wide range of yarns including bare and covered elastomer.

These are some products developed in SM4-TL2:

1. Seamless technology has great advantages –

2. Different knit constructions can be engineered precisely to the position you have in mind, giving ultimate possibilities for functional elements, aesthetic, and your sustainability requirements.
3. Seamless technology reduces seams, resulting in optimized fit and comfort.
4. Unlimited opportunities to create personalized graphic designs, color effects, and stitch combinations through the interplay of the main and ground yarn.
5. With the same technology, multiple applications can be achieved on the same machinery range. From apparel to footwear to upholstery and automotive.

If you want to learn more – stay tuned and check our other tutorials on knitting technology!

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