Taipei - International knitting machine manufacturer Pai Lung will be at next month's ITMA exhibition with five different machines.

In line with the spirit of this year’s theme — Innovating the World of Textiles - each model will be equipped with its own distinctive innovation — designed, as the company says, "to compel a surge of innovation across the textile ecosystem".

These state-of-the-art machines are said to not only improve fabric quality, but also offer features that can accelerate production and reduce cost.

“Innovation is central to the Pailung spirit," says Pailung Chairman, James Wang. "We’re constantly looking for ways to improve on existing solutions - either by making production faster, more efficient, less labour-intensive - or, even better, by completely disrupting the status quo. These five innovations are a taste of what Pailung been tinkering with in our Open Innovation Lab. The five innovations that will redefine the future of knitting are:"

• MES – Intelligent manufacturing – In addition to monitoring production efficiency using POMS, being able to exercise complete control is one one of the most critical aspects of Industry 4.0. Rather than manually changing machines’ knitting parameters, MES allows machines to be adjusted through computers — both ensuring consistent knit quality and type, while also streamlining production and achieving strict quality control standards.
• Spinit – Replacing the traditional method of spinning raw materials into yarn, Spinit creates textiles directly from raw materials, significantly shortening the yarn spinning step. This helps save raw material cost, accelerate production, and create high quality fabrics that are soft and light, ideal for polo shirts and other golfing attire.
• Knitted 3-Layer High Pile (KDFPS-HW) – as the name suggests, the knitted 3-layer high pile technology simultaneously knits three layers on a single machine, completely avoiding the laborious process of producing the laminated 3-layer high pile and reducing production time by 60%. At the same time, KDFPS-HW solves the 2-layer high pile loss issue — both accelerating production and improving fabric quality.

• Segue Jacquard (KRTDCJ6) – Equipped with state-of-the-art technology that releases yarn as needed - rather than all at once - KRTDCJ6 can knit up to eight different types of yarn with varying colours, materials, and denier values, without thickening the knit. Segue Jacquard knits vibrant patterns that last longer than printed designs, and can create knits with embossed patterns.
• Sculpted Spacer (ISP203) – Spacer has played a revolutionary role in the fabric industry, and sculpted spacer is bringing it to the next level. ISP203 can knit a single piece of spacer fabric with various thicknesses, offering an alternative to padded bras and other apparel. The sculpted spacer not only embraces wearers in a snug fit, it also significantly reduces production time by completely eliminating the cutting and patching step that was previously required for shaping.

"These five innovations will be the highlight of Pailung’s booth at this year’s ITMA - and are likely to make tangible changes to the global fabric industry, as these innovations spark new ideas across the world of textiles," said Mr Wang, adding that Spinit is available for viewing by invitation only.

As such, anyone interested in seeing this groundbreaking technology should make a reservation as soon as possible by contacting Mr. Mason Chao by email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.