Downstream demand upgrade drives innovation, functional fabrics drive the upgrade of large circular machines

With the upgrading of consumption and the improvement of health awareness, the market for sports, outdoor, and functional clothing has exploded, directly driving the demand for high-end knitting machines. Consumers' demands for the comfort, elasticity, breathability, and functionality (antibacterial, moisture wicking, and thermal insulation) of fabrics are constantly increasing, forcing equipment companies to accelerate technological iteration.
The production of functional fabrics requires strict equipment requirements, including precise tension control, stable yarn feeding, and fast jacquard weaving capabilities. The new generation of large circular machines can efficiently produce high elasticity, ultra-fine fiber, and composite functional fabrics by optimizing the transmission structure, upgrading the control system, and adopting a special needle configuration, resulting in a significant increase in product added value. For example, the electronic jacquard knitting machine for towels can weave high fluffiness and highly absorbent fabrics, which are widely used in high-end home textiles and sports towels.
Industrial textiles have become a new growth point. The increasing demand in fields such as medical protection, automotive interior, and geotextiles is driving the development of large circular machines towards wider width, thicker materials, and higher strength. Downstream enterprises have a strong demand for equipment upgrades, and the elimination of old models is accelerating. High end round machines with high stability, high productivity, and multifunctional integration are entering a golden period of development.