With over 100 models in its range, Monarch claims to offer the most complete range of machines for circular knitted
fabrics. Working both with existing customers and in-house designers, Monarch is actively engaged in the constant development of new fabrics whether they are knitted on high production plain models and mini
jacquards, or its highly sophisticated computer controlled jacquard and striping machines.Having the capability to take designs into production enables Monarch to work very closely with yarn suppliers,
garment producers and high profile retail outlets. The company was even recently involved in producing special fabric for a BBC TV interior design show.These close commercial partnerships ensure that
whether its apparel, household textile or automotive end uses, Monarch has a firm grasp of its customers needs and requirements.
Fabrics produced on the V-LEC4DTGY garment length machine
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This is illustrated by examining Monarch's largest range of fabric developments, that cover a whole gamut of new
potential applications and could provide fabric and garment knitters with new ideas, a perhaps more importantly, new marketing opportunities.In terms of apparel, designers can utlilise Monarch's
V-LEC4DGTY garment length double jersey machine for the production of fine gauge knitwear. The machine is available in 34 and 36 inch diameters with 32 feed 16 of which are transfer feeds.
Cylinder to dial stitch transfer, and four colour auto-striping are just two of the many features this machine offers so that manufacturers can use structures, designs, transfer effects, jacquards and stripes
throughout the garment or in individual panels. Outside of apparel many knitters are looking closely at household textiles. Having pioneered the
development of bed sheets and mattress ticking fabrics, Monarch has now also produced reversible quilts and bedthrows on its V-LEC4D double jersey model, which offers electronic
jacquard selection on both dial and cylinder. this machine which is ideal for unique reversible fabrics also has apparel uses.
Monarch says the incorporation of complex 'stitching' effects offers something quiet unique and different from standard printed woven fabric. Fabrics can be produced with or without infil yarns
for lightweight bulk. POLAR FLEECE
Polar fleece fabrics
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The successful polar fleece
market is another sector that is also demanding something new, and Monarch says that its VX-DSP
single jersey double sided loop machine offers a unique solution.The VX-DSP enables the use of different yarns on the face and fabric
back, and by combining both filament and spun yarns with different sinker loop heights and extremely wide range of fabrics are possible. Finishing techniques such as cropping and brushing enhance the visual
and performance characteristics to widen the fabric application range to include technical textiles.
Automotive and spacer fabrics from Monarch
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Automotive fabrics are often grouped under the technical textile sector, and here Monarch's V-SECPLT single jersey electronic
jacquard loop machine with individual loop selection and three height loop selection is well established for this purpose. Additionally, Monarch is now also providing the extra ability to produce four track
structures on the ground feeders. Another area of growing interest is spacer fabric production. These fabrics are generally produced on warp knitting machines, with
end-user including slipper linings, bras, some sports wear and, again, automotive fabrics.
However, the design potential of warp knits is limited compared to weft knitted structures and Monarch has taken advantage of this with the production of a double jersey jacquard spacer
fabric on a machine only available from them. Monarch reports that the interest from automotive fabric producers has been instant and positive
with several trials already underway. The potential for jacquard spacer fabrics is said to be enormous. It can be expected that, with Monarch's track record, this will prove to be yet another occasion
when a new idea is converted into commercial reality. Extracted from Knitting International November 2000 |
