AlterKnit
AlterKnit is an innovative inverse plating knitting technology developed by Pailung, used in circular knitting machines. It enables the creation of intricate and reversible patterns directly within the knitting process, significantly improving pattern clarity, color retention, and production efficiency.
Designed to elevate textile design, AlterKnit merges aesthetics with performance, while reducing environmental impact and post-production labor.
Features
- Uses different colored yarns to form patterns by alternating which color appears on the surface.
- Produces two-in-one fabrics with mirrored and inverted colors on the back side.
- Capable of rendering intricate designs, gradients, and lettering (as small as 4mm) with high precision.
- Bright, vibrant colors that remain vivid even when the fabric is stretched.
- Eliminates yarn floats for a snag-resistant, soft finish.
- Integrated knitting and pattern creation process increases production efficiency.
- Knitted-in patterns resist fading and rubbing, unlike printed designs.
Optional Features
- Low-waste fabric construction without cutting and sewing.
- Uses dyed yarn instead of piece dyeing to reduce water pollution.
- Efficient yarn usage to minimize waste.