What is Jacquard Terry Machine?
Publish Time: 2022-04-10 Origin: Original
A Jacquard Terry Machine (such as the A-ZEN TS4-TJ) is an advanced warp knitting tricot machine equipped with a piezo-jacquard system, designed to produce patterned microfiber terry fabrics, towels, and bathrobes.
The TS4-C type terry machine (its predecessor model is KS4-FBZ) is for producing plain microfiber terry towels. The TS4-TJ machine utilizes a piezo-jacquard system to knit intricate patterns on terry cloth, solving the issue of monotonous designs in conventional warp-knitted towels.
TS4-C vs. TS4-TJ Warp Knitting Terry Machines
While both machines produce cleaning towels, beach towels, kitchen cloths, and hotel bathrobes, their structural configurations differ:
| Feature / Model | TS4-C Terry Machine | TS4-TJ Piezo Jacquard Terry Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Guide Bar Setup | 4 Ground Guide Bars (GB1, GB2, GB3, GB4) | 1 Piezo Jacquard Bar (JB1) + 3 Ground Guide Bars |
| Pattern Capability | Plain / Solid Terry Fabric | 3-Way Patterning (Both sides pile, One side pile, No pile) |
| Piezo Notation | N/A | Basic: 1-0/3-4// | Patterning: 2-1/3-4// or 2-1/4-5// |
| Primary Application | Standard Microfiber Towels & Cleansing Cloths | High-End Patterned Towels, Bathrobes & Decorative Terry |
Table 1: Technical Comparison between TS4-C and TS4-TJ Models.
Microfiber Yarn Specifications
Microfiber yarn consists of polyester, nylon, or polyester/polyamide blends. Common specifications used in warp knitting terry machines include:
Light Duty / Fine: 4.4 tex / 144 f, 5.6 tex / 36 f, 8.3 tex / 36 f
Standard / Medium: 17.8 tex / 72 f, 18.3 tex / 72 f, 20.0 tex / 72 f, 2.2 tex / 72 f
Heavy Duty: 35.6 tex / 144 f
Cleaning Towel Production Example
Below is a typical technical setup for producing a 350 g/m² jacquard microfiber cleaning towel on a TS4-TJ machine:
Pattern Height: 414 courses
Finished CPC: 13.8 courses/cm
Finished Weight: 350 g/m²
Yarn Specs:
Pile Yarn (Bar A): 17.8 tex / 72 f (16P Polyester + Polyamide combined)
Ground Yarn (Bar B): 11.1 tex / 48 f (100D/48f FDY)
Ground Yarn (Bar C): 33.3 tex (300D DTY)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: What is the main difference between TS4-C and TS4-TJ terry machines?
A: The TS4-C uses four ground guide bars to produce plain, solid-color terry towels. The TS4-TJ replaces GB1 with a piezo-jacquard bar (JB1), enabling independent control of individual needles to produce patterned terry fabrics with varying pile effects.
Q2: What pile effects can the TS4-TJ Jacquard Terry Machine produce?
A: The TS4-TJ can create three distinct fabric surface effects: double-sided piles (H/H), single-sided pile with a flat reverse side (H/T), and flat fabric without piles on either side (T/T).
Q3: Why is microfiber yarn widely used in warp knitting terry towels?
A: Microfiber yarns (polyester and nylon blends) offer high water absorption, quick drying, anti-adhesive properties, and antibacterial effects, making them ideal for cleaning cloths, beach towels, and kitchen textiles.