A Single Jersey Circular Knitting Machine is one of the most versatile knitting machines in the textile industry. It produces lightweight, breathable, and stretchable fabrics widely used in fashion, sportswear, and home textiles. Below is a detailed overview of what fabrics can be knitted by a Single Jersey Circular Knitting Machine and their common applications:
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100% Cotton Single Jersey
Features: Soft, breathable, and skin-friendly.
Applications: T-shirts, babywear, casual tops, underwear.
Why It Works: Cotton yarns work exceptionally well with the single needle bed and loop structure of this machine, producing uniform and comfortable fabrics.
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Cotton-Spandex Blends (Lycra Jersey)
Features: Stretchy, with excellent recovery and comfort.
Applications: Yoga wear, leggings, fitted tops, activewear.
Why It Works: The machine accommodates elastic fibers like spandex or Lycra mixed with cotton to enhance elasticity while maintaining breathability.
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Polyester and Polyester Blends
Features: Lightweight, moisture-wicking, wrinkle-resistant.
Applications: Sportswear, quick-dry shirts, uniforms.
Why It Works: The Single Jersey Circular Knitting Machine easily handles synthetic yarns like polyester or recycled PET yarns, often blended with cotton or spandex.
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Viscose/Rayon Jersey
Features: Silky feel, good drape, breathable.
Applications: Dresses, blouses, high-end loungewear.
Why It Works: Viscose yarns produce a fluid and soft fabric ideal for fashionable garments, processed efficiently by this machine type.
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Modal and Modal Blends
Features: Eco-friendly, smooth, and luxurious texture.
Applications: Intimate wear, eco-friendly apparel.
Why It Works: Modal’s natural stretch and softness are enhanced through fine-gauge single jersey knitting.
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Bamboo Fiber Jersey
Features: Antibacterial, moisture-absorbing, biodegradable.
Applications: Baby clothing, sleepwear, eco-apparel.
Why It Works: The machine can process bamboo yarns to produce sustainable, soft-touch fabrics with a clean loop structure.
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Nylon-Spandex Blends
Features: Durable, highly elastic, moisture-wicking.
Applications: Swimwear lining, sports bras, shapewear.
Why It Works: Fine-gauge machines create tight, elastic surfaces suitable for high-performance garments.
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Mélange and Slub Yarns
Features: Visual texture, multicolor effect, irregular surface.
Applications: Fashion T-shirts, casualwear.
Why It Works: The machine handles irregular yarns well, adding depth and interest to plain single jersey fabric.
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Functional Yarns (Coolmax®, anti-bacterial, etc.)
Features: Engineered for performance — cooling, odor control, UV protection.
Applications: High-performance athletic wear, outdoor clothing.
Why It Works: These specialty yarns are designed to be compatible with circular knitting machines for technical textile applications.
Fabric Type | Key Features | Common Uses |
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100% Cotton | Soft, breathable | T-shirts, underwear, babywear |
Cotton-Spandex | Stretchy, flexible | Yoga wear, leggings |
Polyester Blends | Quick-dry, durable | Sportswear, uniforms |
Viscose/Rayon | Drape, luxurious texture | Dresses, tops |
Modal | Eco-friendly, smooth | Loungewear, innerwear |
Bamboo | Antibacterial, soft | Babywear, sleepwear |
Nylon-Spandex | High elasticity, resilient | Activewear, swimwear lining |
Mélange/Slub Yarns | Textured, stylish | Fashionwear |
Functional Yarns | UV/odor/wicking properties | Technical clothing |
The Single Jersey Circular Knitting Machine can knit a wide range of fabrics from natural, synthetic, and blended yarns. This flexibility makes it an ideal choice for manufacturers focused on comfort, performance, and design diversity. Whether you're making everyday basics or high-tech activewear, this machine delivers consistent quality and efficiency.