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SPORTS KNITS, INTERLOCK, JACQUARD, JERSEY, TERRY, VELOUR & CIRCULAR EQUIPMENT

Sports Knits & Circular Equipment From Fabric Brief to Knitting Trial

Sports Knit Fabrics, High-Gauge Blends & Circular Knitting Equipment Sourcing

Source sports and activewear knit-fabric directions including polyester, nylon/elastane blends, high-gauge interlock, checks, jersey, terry and velour, plus circular knitting equipment for single/double knit, fleece, jacquard, transfer mesh, open-width and pile constructions.

  • Compare fabrics around verified fibre content, usable width, g/m², hand, stretch and the intended garment.
  • Develop a separate equipment enquiry with cylinder diameter, gauge, feeders, yarn and a target fabric trial.
  • Coordinate colour/sample approvals, scoped material evidence and the quoted commissioning or spare-parts requirements.

Manufacturing, product documents and order conditions depend on the model and supply route selected for your project.

Illustration of a circular knitting cylinder and fabric swatches
Category illustration. Specify fabric requirements separately from the machine cylinder, gauge, feeder configuration and knitting-trial acceptance.

Start with a product reference, intended use and estimated quantity. We bring product selection, sample questions and quotation details into one conversation.

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Fabric rangeSports knits, high-gauge interlock, check/jacquard, jersey, terry and velour
Material directionsPolyester, nylon, elastane and requested recycled-content blends
Equipment rangeSingle/double knit, fleece, open width, jacquard, transfer mesh and pile
Approval inputsFabric standard or machine trial, configuration, documents and quantity
Explore the product range

Build the range
your buyers need.

Choose a focused product or discuss a coordinated assortment. Each direction can be developed into a more specific model and packaging brief.

Polyester and blended sports fabrics

Compare polyester, nylon, elastane and other requested blend directions with a verified fibre specification and physical standard.

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Yoga and fitness interlock

Develop high-gauge interlock enquiries around opacity, stretch/recovery, hand and garment fit.

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Activewear check and jacquard fabrics

Evaluate small checks, engineered textures and patterned knitted surfaces for team sport or activewear.

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High-gauge nylon/polyester directions

Compare smooth, dense knit surfaces with the required drape, touch and recovery; verify fibre proportions for each article.

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Recycled-content fabric requests

Specify the required recycled fibre type and percentage, traceability and current transaction documentation. A catalogue label alone does not establish chain of custody.

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Casualwear elastic twill and terry effects

Approve the actual diagonal/loop construction and recovery through a swatch, with clear width, mass and care requirements.

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Single- and double-jersey fabrics

Compare jersey constructions for T-shirts, innerwear, sports and other garment components with target dimensional stability.

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Striped and jacquard development

Prepare stripe repeat, colour/yarn sequence, pattern file and approved surface sample before requesting production.

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Terry and velour fabrics

Define loop or pile structure, hand, raising/shearing treatment and durability for the intended garment or soft-textile application.

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Single-jersey circular equipment

Compare a circular single-knit production direction with yarn, target stitch, fabric width and output requirements.

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Interlock and rib equipment

Develop a double-knit equipment schedule with the required needle/cam arrangement and approved fabric trial.

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Three-thread fleece equipment

Specify fleece structure and finishing requirements before selecting the machine and trial conditions.

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Single- and double-knit open-width equipment

Coordinate the required knit construction with open-width handling, take-down and floor-layout requirements.

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Small-diameter circular equipment

Compare separate single- and double-knit small-diameter configurations for body-size or other selected fabric development.

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Single- and double-knit jacquard equipment

Define pattern structure, colours, yarns and design-file format for a computer-pattern knitting trial.

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Rib-transfer mesh jacquard equipment

Evaluate transfer, mesh and jacquard effects with the required yarn and optional elastic-feeding arrangement.

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Velour, loop, terry and coral-pile equipment

Compare distinct shearing, raising, loop and cut-pile production directions. These functions require exact configurations and are not interchangeable machine labels.

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Equipment configuration and support requests

Ask for the quoted drive, yarn feed, needles/sinkers, oiling, take-down, controls and guards, with spare parts and commissioning scope identified.

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Reference product directions

Start with a product.
Define the details.

Use these options to describe what you are buying. The public references identify your enquiry; the final model and specification are confirmed before an order.

Fine-check activewear jacquard sourcing illustration
REFERENCE 0237-01

Fine-check activewear jacquard

Compare a small check texture for team-sport or activewear applications through a hand and stretch sample.

Material direction
Polyester direction; recycled content needs scoped evidence
Width and mass
Request finished usable width and g/m²
Testing
Agree physical and colour-performance criteria
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High-gauge polyester/elastane interlock sourcing illustration
REFERENCE 0237-02

High-gauge polyester/elastane interlock

Evaluate a smooth double-knit direction for yoga and fitness garments, with stretch/recovery and opacity defined.

Material direction
Polyester/elastane direction; exact percentages and recycled content to verify
Width and mass
Request finished usable width and g/m²
Testing
Agree physical and colour-performance criteria
Discuss this option ↗
High-gauge nylon/polyester blend direction sourcing illustration
REFERENCE 0237-03

High-gauge nylon/polyester blend direction

Compare colour effect, hand and stretch for close-fitting active or fashion garments.

Material direction
Nylon/polyester direction; exact fibre percentages and recycled content to verify
Width and mass
Request finished usable width and g/m²
Testing
Agree physical and colour-performance criteria
Discuss this option ↗
High-gauge fabric with recycled-content request sourcing illustration
REFERENCE 0237-04

High-gauge fabric with recycled-content request

Develop a high-density knitted fabric brief with the required hand, stretch and traceable material specification.

Material direction
Specify fibre blend and required recycled-content percentage
Width and mass
Request finished usable width and g/m²
Testing
Agree physical and colour-performance criteria
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Nylon/polyester high-gauge fabric sourcing illustration
REFERENCE 0237-05

Nylon/polyester high-gauge fabric

Evaluate a smooth high-density surface with the required drape and recovery; performance needs agreed tests.

Material direction
Nylon/polyester direction; exact blend to approve
Width and mass
Request finished usable width and g/m²
Testing
Agree physical and colour-performance criteria
Discuss this option ↗
Elastic twill and terry-effect fabric direction sourcing illustration
REFERENCE 0237-06

Elastic twill and terry-effect fabric direction

Compare the actual diagonal/loop texture and stretch behaviour for casualwear. The physical reference must define the construction.

Material direction
Fibre composition and exact twill/terry structure to confirm
Width and mass
Request finished usable width and g/m²
Testing
Agree physical and colour-performance criteria
Discuss this option ↗
Striped knit-fabric direction sourcing illustration
REFERENCE 0237-07

Striped knit-fabric direction

Prepare stripe repeat, yarn/colour sequence and target knit construction for sample evaluation.

Composition, width and mass
Confirm the exact offered fabric specification
Approval
Physical swatch and application-specific tests
Discuss this option ↗
Double-jersey fabric direction sourcing illustration
REFERENCE 0237-08

Double-jersey fabric direction

Specify interlock or other required double-knit structure with mass, width and stretch/recovery.

Composition, width and mass
Confirm the exact offered fabric specification
Approval
Physical swatch and application-specific tests
Discuss this option ↗
Jacquard knit-fabric direction sourcing illustration
REFERENCE 0237-09

Jacquard knit-fabric direction

Develop pattern scale, colour arrangement and exact knit structure through an approved swatch.

Composition, width and mass
Confirm the exact offered fabric specification
Approval
Physical swatch and application-specific tests
Discuss this option ↗
Single-jersey fabric direction sourcing illustration
REFERENCE 0237-10

Single-jersey fabric direction

Compare the required hand, weight, width and dimensional stability for T-shirts or innerwear.

Composition, width and mass
Confirm the exact offered fabric specification
Approval
Physical swatch and application-specific tests
Discuss this option ↗
Terry knit-fabric direction sourcing illustration
REFERENCE 0237-11

Terry knit-fabric direction

Specify loop construction, side, height/hand and intended absorbency or garment use.

Composition, width and mass
Confirm the exact offered fabric specification
Approval
Physical swatch and application-specific tests
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Velour knit-fabric direction sourcing illustration
REFERENCE 0237-12

Velour knit-fabric direction

Develop pile appearance, hand, shearing/raising effect and care requirements.

Composition, width and mass
Confirm the exact offered fabric specification
Approval
Physical swatch and application-specific tests
Discuss this option ↗
Single-jersey circular knitting equipment sourcing illustration
REFERENCE 0237-13

Single-jersey circular knitting equipment

Select a machine configuration around yarn, target jersey structure and fabric trial. The published span is a family range, not every possible combination.

Cylinder diameter
24–44 inches
Gauge
7G–46G
Feeders
48F–264F
Equipment direction
Single-sided circular knit
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Rib/double-jersey circular equipment sourcing illustration
REFERENCE 0237-14

Rib/double-jersey circular equipment

Compare the rib-direction configuration with yarn, stitch and desired fabric width; approve a knitting trial.

Cylinder diameter
24–44 inches
Gauge
6G–24G
Feeders
32F–108F
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Interlock/double-jersey circular equipment sourcing illustration
REFERENCE 0237-15

Interlock/double-jersey circular equipment

Develop interlock or other double-knit requirements through an exact cam and needle configuration.

Cylinder diameter
24–44 inches
Gauge
16G–46G
Feeders
32F–108F
Discuss this option ↗
Three-thread fleece knitting equipment sourcing illustration
REFERENCE 0237-16

Three-thread fleece knitting equipment

Compare fleece-related stitch arrangements and the required finished fabric through a trial with the intended yarn.

Cylinder diameter
26–38 inches
Gauge
18G–28G
Feeder notation as published
26 × 3F – 38 × 3F; confirm the actual arrangement
Discuss this option ↗
Open-width single-jersey equipment sourcing illustration
REFERENCE 0237-17

Open-width single-jersey equipment

Evaluate the required open-width handling and take-down arrangement with an approved fabric trial.

Cylinder diameter
12–42 inches
Gauge
7G–42G
Feeders
32F–252F
Discuss this option ↗
Small-diameter single-knit equipment sourcing illustration
REFERENCE 0237-18

Small-diameter single-knit equipment

Select a small-diameter configuration for the intended body-size or garment-fabric development.

Cylinder diameter
9–22 inches
Gauge
12G–30G
Feeders
30F–104F
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Small-diameter double-knit equipment sourcing illustration
REFERENCE 0237-19

Small-diameter double-knit equipment

Compare the separate small-diameter double-knit configuration and its required fabric trial.

Cylinder diameter
9–22 inches
Gauge
10G–30G
Feeders
20F–44F
Discuss this option ↗
Single-knit jacquard equipment sourcing illustration
REFERENCE 0237-20

Single-knit jacquard equipment

Specify repeat, colour/yarn requirements and pattern format before evaluating computer-pattern knitting.

Cylinder diameter
30–38 inches
Gauge
18G–28G
Feeders
84F
Discuss this option ↗
Double-knit jacquard equipment sourcing illustration
REFERENCE 0237-21

Double-knit jacquard equipment

Develop a pattern and stitch schedule for the required double-knit jacquard result.

Cylinder diameter
30–38 inches
Gauge
18G–28G
Feeders
60F–84F
Discuss this option ↗
Rib-transfer mesh jacquard equipment sourcing illustration
REFERENCE 0237-22

Rib-transfer mesh jacquard equipment

Compare transfer, mesh and jacquard requirements with the exact pattern and yarn arrangement.

Cylinder diameter
30–34 inches
Gauge
16G–18G
Feeder arrangements as published
32F + 16F or 36F + 18F; exact configuration to confirm
Discuss this option ↗
Velour-shearing knitting equipment sourcing illustration
REFERENCE 0237-23

Velour-shearing knitting equipment

Develop the required pile and shearing result through a yarn/fabric trial. Approve the actual equipment drawing and configuration.

Cylinder diameter
26–34 inches
Gauge
14G–24G
Feeders
42F–54F
Discuss this option ↗
Double-loop knitting equipment sourcing illustration
REFERENCE 0237-24

Double-loop knitting equipment

Specify the desired loop surface and pile/absorbency requirements for the fabric trial.

Cylinder diameter
30 inches
Gauge
14G–16G
Feeders
36F–42F
Discuss this option ↗
Velour knitting equipment sourcing illustration
REFERENCE 0237-25

Velour knitting equipment

Compare a raising/pile-related fabric direction with the selected yarn and required hand.

Cylinder diameter
24–38 inches
Gauge
16G–28G
Feeders
36F–56F
Discuss this option ↗
Single-terry knitting equipment sourcing illustration
REFERENCE 0237-26

Single-terry knitting equipment

Evaluate loop or related pile structures with the required sinker, yarn and finished-surface sample.

Cylinder diameter
26–38 inches
Gauge
14G–28G
Feeders
52F–76F
Discuss this option ↗
Coral-pile knitting equipment sourcing illustration
REFERENCE 0237-27

Coral-pile knitting equipment

Develop the required cut-pile appearance and fullness with a fabric trial and exact cutting arrangement.

Cylinder diameter
26–42 inches
Gauge
16G–22G
Feeders
30F–66F
Discuss this option ↗
Open-width double-knit equipment sourcing illustration
REFERENCE 0237-28

Open-width double-knit equipment

Compare double-knit structures and open-width handling around the exact yarn and fabric target.

Cylinder diameter
12–42 inches
Gauge
7G–42G
Feeders
32F–252F
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Fabric references and equipment references require separate specifications. A machine’s possible fabric applications do not establish a stocked fabric, tested garment property or universal output. Cylinder diameter is an equipment dimension; it is not finished fabric width. Gauge/feeder spans are catalogue family references and not every combination is available.

What matters for this category

A better brief.
A clearer comparison.

Focus the sourcing conversation on the features, materials and production details that make a difference to your product range.

01

Connect the fabric brief with the process

Prepare either a material purchase request or a knitting-equipment development request around an approved target fabric. Identify which deliverable is being quoted.

02

Compare several knit structures

Evaluate smooth interlock, jersey, check/jacquard, loop and pile directions with a consistent set of hand, appearance and performance criteria.

03

Make machine selection reviewable

Use yarn, stitch, trial fabric and exact configuration to compare equipment. Ask for defined acceptance results rather than assuming output from a maximum specification range.

Branding, configuration & packaging

Make the product
fit your programme.

Bring artwork, reference samples and a target cost. The available process, minimum quantity, sample charges and development scope are reviewed for the chosen option.

01

Fabric colour and construction

Provide a swatch, composition, colour standard, usable width, mass and requested stretch or finishing. Ask for lab-dip, strike-off or development feasibility and the exact approval stages.

02

Machine and pattern configuration

Send yarn type/count, target stitch/pattern, finished-fabric brief, cylinder/gauge preference, site power and layout. Confirm the offered feeders, controls, elastic feeding and take-down components.

03

Sampling and commercial arrangement

Request fabric swatches or a machine knitting trial with quantities, packing and documents. Sample/trial charges, MOQ, colour minimums, lead time and service costs require a specific quotation.

Quality & product evidence

Turn requirements
into checks.

Agree which product characteristics need testing and how the approved sample relates to the bulk order.

01

Fabric acceptance

Agree fibre-content verification, usable width and g/m² tolerances, shade, dimensional change, stretch/recovery and pilling or opacity where relevant.

02

Scoped functional and material evidence

Define any wicking, drying, antibacterial or recycled-content requirement with an exact method, threshold and current scoped documentation. No blanket certification or performance is assumed.

03

Equipment trial and inspection

Request an identified yarn/fabric trial, stitch and surface review, selected speed/output conditions, controls/guards checks and an agreed factory or site acceptance protocol.

Test capability is a starting point for the inspection plan. Request the method, applicable model and results needed for your order.

Documents matched to the order

Ask for evidence
that fits the product.

Keep the material approval file distinct from the equipment configuration and service file. Each quotation should identify exactly what is supplied and what remains to be approved.

State the sales market, intended users and required files in your first enquiry. Current validity and scope are checked for the selected supplier and product; a category description does not certify every item.

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Fabric and colour file
Request composition, construction, usable width, mass, colour/swatches, care, agreed physical tests and any scoped recycled-material evidence.
Machine configuration and trial file
Request the final cylinder/gauge/feeder schedule, component list, drawings, electrical requirements, pattern/control details and a documented knitting trial.
Packing and support file
Confirm roll/lot labels or equipment export packing, dimensions and weight, inspection records, spare-parts list, commissioning/training scope and the quoted service terms.
Built around how you sell

Different buyers.
Different specifications.

Your sales channel changes the assortment, packaging and quality priorities. Tell us the intended use as well as the product name.

01

Active, yoga and casual clothing

Compare sports and high-gauge knit materials with the required appearance, fit, recovery, opacity and care performance.

02

Jersey, loop and pile textile development

Develop innerwear, T-shirt, terry, velour or other requested knitted-textile directions through an approved fabric construction.

03

Knitting production and equipment renewal

Prepare a circular-equipment specification around the target fabric, yarn, space, utility supply, trial criteria and support needs.

From first brief to a defined order

One contact.
A practical next step.

Samples, commercial terms and responsibilities are agreed for the project. Use the same product and packing specification when comparing quotations.

01

Share the requirement

Product, reference image, quantity, sales market and timing.

02

Compare suitable options

Review configuration, materials, sample scope and relevant documents.

03

Approve the specification

Agree artwork, packaging, sample, testing and inspection criteria.

04

Confirm the order plan

Set price, payment, production, delivery and defect remedies in writing.

Buyer questions

Before you send
your first enquiry.

Practical answers about this sourcing direction, customization and the reference options. Your agreed specification and written quotation determine the actual order.

Can fabrics and machines be included in one enquiry?

Yes, provided the requested deliverables are clearly separated. Identify whether you need fabric, a sample-development project, equipment, spare parts or a combination.

Which sports-fabric directions can be compared?

Directions include polyester and nylon-related blends, elastane interlock, high-gauge surfaces and check/jacquard knits, alongside jersey, terry and velour requests. Exact fibre percentages and finished specifications need approval.

Are the listed fabrics certified recycled materials?

Recycled-content directions are listed, but the exact percentage and chain-of-custody scope require verification. Request current documents tied to the offered material and transaction.

Are cylinder diameter and fabric width the same?

No. Cylinder diameter describes a machine component. Finished usable width depends on the construction, yarn, setup, relaxation and finishing and must be specified separately.

Can all gauges and feeders in a range be combined?

No universal combination is implied. Request an exact machine configuration and an approved knitting trial for the selected yarn and fabric.

Can machine trials, commissioning and spares be arranged?

Include them in the equipment request. Confirm trial material, acceptance criteria, installation responsibility, training, spare parts, service availability and charges in the quotation.

What are the MOQ, sample charges and delivery times?

They depend on the chosen material or equipment and the development scope. No current universal terms are confirmed; request a written quote for the precise variant and quantity.

What should be sent for a useful quotation?

For fabric, send a swatch, composition, construction, usable width, g/m², colour, tests and quantities. For equipment, add yarn, target fabric/stitch, cylinder/gauge, utilities, layout and trial/support requirements.

Who handles my enquiry?

Factory Sourcing Hub handles this enquiry as an independent sourcing and trading service. The product route, supplier suitability, sample scope and order responsibilities are agreed for the actual project.

How do I get a price and order minimum?

Send the product reference, quantities per variation, customization and packaging. Prices, minimums, sample charges and delivery dates are confirmed in a current quotation; the page is not a live inventory or price feed.

Can I discuss samples and inspection before ordering?

Yes. State whether you need a reference sample, a customized sample or development work. Agree the sample cost and shipping, approval specification, inspection plan and remedy for non-conforming goods before the bulk order.

What should I attach to my email?

Reference images, drawings, logo artwork and a product list are useful. Include quantities, the intended users and sales market, packaging, required documents and timing. After submitting the form, email attachments to kunhuow@gmail.com with your enquiry reference.

Tell us what you are planning

Your next order
starts with a brief.

A reference picture or a short description is enough to begin. Add the details you already know; the optional fields help make the follow-up more useful.

  • Specify fabric, equipment, development or spare-parts deliverables and destination
  • Fabric swatch, composition, construction, width, g/m², colour and required tests
  • For machinery: yarn, stitch, cylinder/gauge/feeders, utilities and acceptance trial
  • Quantities, scoped material documents, packing, commissioning and support requirements
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