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Circular Knitting

Collaboration yields 80 gauge fabric for Jersey Lomellina

A unique collaboration between five of Europe's biggest players in knitted textiles has resulted in the creation of the finest ever jersey fabric in 80 gauge. The collaborators say the unique ultra-fine lightweight fabric is the result of an extraordinary mix of technology, research, innovation, commitment, passion and excellence in quality. Leading Italian circular knits producer Jersey Lomellina and circular knitt

20th October 2011

Knitting Industry
 |  Milan

Knitted Outerwear, Intimate Apparel, Sports/​Activewear

Jersey Lomellina production site with Knitting Department highlighted top right

A unique collaboration between five of Europe's biggest players in knitted textiles has resulted in the creation of the finest ever jersey fabric in 80 gauge. The collaborators say the unique ultra-fine lightweight fabric is the result of an extraordinary mix of technology, research, innovation, commitment, passion and excellence in quality.

Leading Italian circular knits producer Jersey Lomellina and circular knitting machine builder Santoni partnered with Germany's knitting technology specialist Groz-Beckert, global fibre giant Lycra and Italian yarn producer Fulgar to make the 80 gauge stretch fabric a reality.

"These are the pioneers who started off a revolution in terms of technologies and style. An innovative and daring approach to business and a strict collaboration have allowed us to study, design, and test and manufacture a jersey fabric with unique and extraordinary features," a spokesperson for the partnership told Knitting Industry.

The 80 gauge fabric has temporarily been trademarked as JJ38/11.

Several decades of experience, cutting-edge technologies and the prestige of the five market leading collaborators are said to have originated a real change in the world of jersey fabrics.

"Indeed, JJ38/11 is the first fabric in 80 gauge, and it can therefore ensure unprecedented lightness, softness and pleasure. Its excellent cover and 200% bi-directional stretch add an extra value to JL latest creation," a spokesperson for Jersey Lomellina said.

"Easy care, shape retention, pilling resistance, fast drying and excellent cover are the technical features that make this fabric so extraordinary," the Bergamo based company said, adding:

"It keeps your skin fresh and dry all day long and is absolutely amazing to the touch."

Santoni's Atlas circular knitting machine in 80 gaugeSantoni ‘s Atlas circular knitting machine, thanks to its patented,innovative, knitting system and the employment of Groz-Beckert needle and elements technology, is one of the secrets of JJ38/11 success.

"In addition to featuring a tighter and more compact knit compared to the traditional one, such exclusive system also significantly helps reducing the occurrence of the so called ‘spirality' that so often affects the quality of jersey fabrics, and has always been one of the greatest issues for manufacturers since it may lead to final products showing some flaws, such as a shift in the side seams," Santoni's Patrick Silva explained.

What is also innovative about the new 80 gauge JJ38/11 fabric is the choice of yarns employed: a special fine polyamide 6.6 yarn from Fulgar combined with Lycra fibre from Invista's Xtra Fine collection.

"JJ38/11 is the perfect fabric for the creation of underwear and lingerie items, perfectly fitting and absolutely comfortable, refined and intriguing, elegant and sensual that will make women feel sexy and at ease under any circumstances. A dream comes true thanks to Jersey Lomellina and a great team work, all Made in Italy," Jersey Lomellina said.

Jersey Lomellina SpA was founded in 1977. In the wake of the success of Carvico SpA, manufacturers of warp knitted fabrics; Giuseppe Colnaghi launched a new business specializing in the production of stretch circular knitted fabrics, ideal for underwear, swimwear, sports and leisure wear.

1988 was the year that marked the turning point that would bring it word-wide success: at the end of the 1980s Jersey Lomellina changed from the production of stretch cotton fabrics to innovative fabrics in microfibre, becoming an international leader in the circular knit fabrics industry.

Click for further information on Santoni's 80 gauges ATLAS single jersey machine

 

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