Abstract: A transfer apparatus for knitting machinery includes a transfer disk with a plurality of transfer needles distributed circumferentially. Each transfer needle is suspended from the bottom of the transfer disk via a sliding block and rail structure and is configured to move horizontally in a radial direction. A force-receiving portion on each needle extends through a groove to the top of the transfer disk. At least three radial push plates, distributed circumferentially at the top of the transfer disk and connected to a radial driving mechanism, act on the force-receiving portions to push the needles radially outward. Each transfer needle further includes a return force-applying portion. The sliding block and rail structure constrains the needles to horizontal radial movement relative to the transfer disk.

Abstract: A method of texturing fabric to produce a surface of a quilt. The method includes folding down the fabric top along a marking of a first set of markings to produce a fold and sewing a seam along the fold, repeating the folding and sewing steps for each marking of the first set of markings. After folding and sewing, the method can include cutting a portion of each fold where the seam associated with the first set of markings intersects with the other set of markings. The method can include folding down the fabric top along a marking of a second set of markings to produce a fold and sewing a seam along the fold, repeating the folding and sewing steps for each marking of the second set of markings.

Abstract: A circular knitting machine for knitting a double-sided yarn-dyed fabric includes a cylinder, a dial, at least one yarn feeder and at least one needle selector. The cylinder includes first knitting needles configured to form front loops of the fabric. The dial includes second knitting needles configured to form back loops of the fabric. The yarn feeder feeds a first colored yarn and a second colored yarn. Each first knitting needle has a first track and a second track partially overlapped with the first track. The first knitting needle draws only the first colored yarn to form the front loop along the first track, and draws only the second colored yarn to form the front loop along the second track. Each second knitting needle only has a single track to draw both the first colored yarn and the second colored yarn to form the back loop.

Abstract: An upper may include a plurality of knit elements linked together by a molded thermoplastic polymer element comprising a thermoplastic polymer, each of the knit elements being discrete, where each of the knit elements comprises a border that is at least partially surrounded by the molded thermoplastic polymer element. Further, an article of footwear may include a plurality of knit elements linked together by a molded thermoplastic polymer element comprising a thermoplastic polymer, each of the knit elements being discrete, where each of the knit elements comprises a border that is at least partially surrounded by the molded thermoplastic polymer element.

Abstract: A system for the manufacture of a wig, the system including a frame having a rotating arm spanning in a first direction, a head form coupled to the rotating arm, the head form having an convex arcuate surface, a shuttle slidingly coupled to the frame, the shuttle having an arcuate edge, a plurality of funnels disposed about the arcuate edge of the shuttle, the funnels having an opening disposed therethrough, the plurality of funnels configured to contact the head form, a plurality of cartridges coupled to the plurality of funnels, an injector needle coupled to an injector arm, the injector arm configured to position the injector needle perpendicularly over the convex arcuate portion of the head form.

Abstract: A robotic device for sewing a ball includes a platform, a first arm, a second arm, a first claw, a second claw, and a controller. The platform is configured to support a film for supporting two ball cover halves in a single plane. The first arm is positioned above the platform. The second arm is positioned below the platform. T first claw is supported by the first arm and is configured to releasably grasp a first needle. The second claw is supported by the second arm and is configured to releasably grasp the first needle. The controller is disposed in communication with the first arm, the second arm, the first claw, and the second claw, and is configured to move the first arm, the second arm, the first claw, and the second claw such that the first needle follows a first needle path.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an article. The article may include a first tubular rib structure and a second tubular rib structure. A webbed area may be located between the first tubular rib structure and the second tubular rib structure. The webbed area may have a first portion with a first width and a second portion with a second width, where the first width may be larger than the second width. The webbed area may be at least partially formed from a first yarn.

Abstract: A convolute protective textile sleeve having a flexible, tubular wall of knit yarn extending lengthwise along a longitudinal axis between opposite ends includes a plurality of courses extending circumferentially about the longitudinal axis and a plurality of wales extending lengthwise from one of the opposite ends to the other of the opposite ends in generally parallel relation with the longitudinal axis. The plurality of courses include first courses forming annular crests of the tubular wall having a first diameter and second courses forming annular valleys of the tubular wall having a second diameter less than the first diameter. The first courses and the second courses alternate with one another along the longitudinal axis to provide the tubular wall with a convolute contour.

Abstract: A clothing article is disclosed herein, comprising: at least one base knit region, each base knit region being formed of a base knit comprising an ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fiber and at least one base stretch fiber being knit together in a plated configuration to form a jersey knit; and at least one reinforcing knit region, each reinforcing knit region being formed of a reinforcing knit comprising the UHMWPE fiber and the at least one base stretch fiber being knit together in a plated configuration to form a jersey knit.

Abstract: An elastic double-knit or interlock fabric of non-elastomeric-elastic yarn which exhibits improved breathability and case of recyclability as compared to conventional elastic double-knit or interlock spandex fabrics, while maintaining the fabric weight and length and width stretch of conventional elastic double-knit or interlock spandex fabrics is provided. Also provided are methods for production of the elastic double-knit or interlock fabric and garments produced from the fabric.

Abstract: Aspects herein are directed to textile that includes a first layer formed from a first plurality of yarns or fibers. The first layer includes a first set of apertures, each aperture having a first opening size. The textile further includes a second layer formed from a second plurality of yarns or fibers. The second layer includes a second set of apertures. Each aperture in the second set of apertures is axially aligned with a corresponding aperture in the first set of apertures. Each aperture in the second set of apertures has a second opening size that is smaller than the first opening size of apertures in the first set of apertures. The first layer is relatively more hydrophilic than the second layer.

Abstract: Interlacing equipment may be used to form fabric. A component detector may be used to feed strands such as a conductive strand to the interlacing equipment. One or more electrical components may be mounted to the conductive strand. The component detector may have a sensor configured to detect the presence of the electrical component as the conductive strand is fed to the interlacing equipment through the component detector. In response to detecting the component with the sensor, the interlacing equipment may automatically adjust interlacing operations in preparation for receiving the electrical component. For example, needles may be lowered in a knitting system, select warp strands may be raised and lowered in a weaving system, or a carrier may follow a modified path in a braiding system in response to detecting the electrical component. The fabric may have a different construction in regions where the electrical component is received.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tubular weft-knitted jersey-based article having a portion of the size of at least four consecutive courses and at least four consecutive wales, wherein all of the at least four courses are plated courses. Each plated course comprises a ground yarn that entirely forms plain stitches, two or three laid-in yarns, a plating yarn. The laid-in yarns are tucked and missed along the plated course in such a way 0 that at least one of the at least two or three laid-in yarns is tucked whilst at least one of the at least two or three laid-in yarns is missed along a same wale to form crossover points between at most two consecutive wales.

Abstract: Provided is a knitted article which is excellent in abrasion resistance, is less prone to yarn breakage and weight loss due to abrasion, and is less liable to undergo discoloration or fading. The knitted article is a knitted article comprising a first filament and a second filament interknitted together. A fineness of the second filament is smaller than a fineness of the first filament. In top view, a proportion of the second filament per unit area on one surface is from 10% to 50%. In a cross section taken along a thickness direction, among all the filaments constituting a cutting line A parallel to the knitted article surface at a depth of 20 ?m in the thickness direction from the knitted article surface, the first filament is 90% or more.

Abstract: Aspects herein are directed to, among other things, a knitted component for an article of footwear. The knitted component includes a first knit layer having openings exposing portions of a second knit layer. The first and second knit layers may have different yarn with different properties, such as different colors. On at least one side of the opening, the first knit layer may overlay and be separable from the second knit layer such that a pocket is formed, which may extend continuously into the opening. Stretching the knitted component may expose additional portions of the second knit layer through the openings.

Abstract: A knitted component may include a course of a first yarn type and a course of a second yarn type, a first surface at least partially formed by the course of the first yarn type, and a cavity formed within the knitted component that is recessed relative to the first surface. A first float formed by the course of the second yarn type may extend across the cavity and may be exposed, and the course of the second yarn type may include a stitch that is knitted into the knitted component adjacent the float.

Abstract: An upper for an article of footwear may have a knitted component, where the knitted component has a first edge extending from a first side of a throat area of the upper, through a heel area of the upper, and to a second side of the throat area. At least a portion of the first edge may include a lattice structure, the lattice structuring having a first lattice band and a second lattice band, the first lattice band and the second lattice band having loops that are intermeshed in at least one location, where a plurality of first openings are located between the first lattice band and the second lattice band. At least one of the lattice bands may include a yarn having a tenacity of at least 5 g/d, and/or the first and second lattice bands may be formed from separate yarns.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tufting unit for a tufting machine, wherein a yarn transport gripper positions yarn strands which after cutting thereof are used by insertion elements. Furthermore, the invention relates to a tufting unit having such a tufting machine.

Abstract: A grid accessory attachment platform with a knitted textile that has a number of spaced slits integrally knit into the textile.

Abstract: A non-seamed sheeting fabric, such as a bed sheet, including a cool portion and a warm portion that is integral with the cool portion. The warm portion is configured to provide greater thermal insulation than the cool portion.