In textile machinery, warp knitting machines are classified by construction and application. Below is an overview of main types used in industrial production.
Tricot Warp Knitting Machines
High-speed machines for lightweight to medium-weight fabrics. Used for lingerie, sportswear, linings, and continuous filament textiles. Suitable for synthetic fibers with consistent stitch formation.
Raschel Warp Knitting Machines
Designed for elegant fabrics. Used for laces, nets, power mesh fabrics. Multibar and jacquard mechanisms enable intricate pattern formation.
Double-Needle Bar Warp Knitting Machines
Produce three-dimensional and tubular structures. Used for spacer fabrics in footwear, upholstery, mattress components, and industrial textiles.
Technical Warp Knitting Machines
Engineered for industrial textiles. Used in wall reinforcement, wind energy composites, geotextiles, and high-strength applications. Designed for glass fibers, aramid, and technical yarns under controlled tension.