Abstract:

In order to accelerate the development and application of intelligent knitting technology, the characteristics of knitting industry in China were presented. The latest technologies, typical products and advanced applications were deeply discussed in five technology aspects, including high precision of knitting equipment, intelligent manufacture, knitted garment forming, 3-D knitting and knitted wearable intelligent apparel. Meanwhile, the future development prospect was put forward according to the downward trend of the present knitting industry. It was emphasized that the whole industry should grasp the opportunity to employ the concept of “Internet +” and deepen the integration of industrialization and informatization, and to promote the industrial upgrading, enhance the competitiveness and realize the country of knitting power as well.

Key words: knitting technology, high precision, intelligent manufacture, formingtechnology, 3-D knitting, intelligent wear