At the upcoming ITMA Asia + CITME international textile machinery fair, Mayer & Cie., a leading circular knitting machine manufacturer, to announce a market launch of the Spinit 3.0 E in China and neighbouring countries. The official market launch of the Spinit 3.0 E in China and neighbouring states is an important milestone for Mayer & Cie, said Michael A. Tuschak, in charge of spinitsystems marketing and sales of Mayer & Cie.

In one machine the Spinit spinning and knitting machine combines three operations: spinning, cleaning and knitting. It is the first machine type to be equipped with Mayer & Cie.’s spinitsystems technology.

The Spinit 3.0 E is the first machine type to be equipped with Mayer & Cie.’s spinitsystems technology. It combines the three process steps spinning, cleaning and knitting, thereby making rewinding superfluous.

This three-in-one concept in the shape of the market-ready Spinit 3.0 E, is a completely new approach by Mayer & Cie. Using the so-called false twist spinning process, roving is converted directly into high-quality knitwear. The benefits of the Spinit Jersey include softness and a slight sheen.

There are also the pattern options that the Fancy module offers. It enables the Spinit to vary the fineness of yarn during the production process and create entirely new patterns.

The technology also scores points with a significant reduction in process time due to the combination of the three process steps spinning, cleaning and knitting, the company reports. Where several machines used to be required, one machine – similar in its dimensions to a conventional knitting machine – is now sufficient. According to the manufacturer, the Spinit 3.0 E also represents a step forward in sustainability in that manufacturing knitwear with it requires much less energy than the conventional production process.

Their Spinit 3.0 E’s potential is mainly in highly developed textile markets. Where wage and manufacturing costs are high, their customers are constantly on the lookout for innovations. They have to offer something special, something that others don’t yet have. With the Spinit 3.0 E and the characteristic fabric that it produces the customer is definitely a step ahead of the rest.

Overall, Mayer & Cie. considers itself to be well positioned to take knitting – and, soon, spin-knitting – forward in China and neighbouring countries. The circular knitting machine manufacturer has maintained a subsidiary near Shanghai since 2003.

The Mayer works near Shanghai has been the Group’s third production site for more than five years. At present, Single Jersey machines for the Chinese market are mainly assembled there. In the future, the site will also serve as a service facility for the Spinit 3.0 E.

ITMA Asia + CITME international textile machinery fairs to be held from 21-25 October 2016 in Shanghai.