Method and apparatus for automatically producing tubular knitwear items provided with one or more complete openings or braces and products obtained thereby
CA 2363117 A1 · Owner: Sciacca, Franco · Inventors: Sciacca, Franco
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The invention relates to tubular knitwear items complete with shoulder straps braces and various openings for legs or arms manufactured preferably without the usual cutting and sewing operations. Through the appropriate selection of needles, in accordance with the jacquard design and with the operating cycle of the knitting machine, the invention allows the separation and automatic programmed resumption of stitch rows for defined areas or zones thereby , obtaining at least a complete opening (5 5A) or brace, provided with simple , or also double welt depending on circumstances. Lastly, the invention eliminates nearly completely the usual and costly fabric scrap deriving from the …
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