Two-ply blank and a method of manufacturing a circularly knitted two-ply blank

This invention describes a way to knit a garment that has two layers, one inside the other, all in one continuous process on a circular knitting machine. Instead of knitting two separate tubes and then sewing them together, this method creates both layers and connects their edges and openings as it knits. The claims specifically focus on a circularly knitted garment where the inner and outer layers are integrally joined at their ends, often using a finished edge called a welt.

Why it matters: Since 2004, computerized circular knitting machines have become far more sophisticated, making complex integral knitting patterns, like this two-ply construction, easier to program and execute efficiently. This aligns with the increased demand for seamless garments and streamlined manufacturing processes.

Status: Not in forceListed as no longer active. The specific reason is not in the record we hold.
How hard to build: SpecializedCircular knitting machine, specialized programming, yarn.

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