TERROT ADVANCES HIGH-PERFORMANCE CIRCULAR KNITTING FOR PREMIUM MATTRESS AND UPHOLSTERY FABRICS AT ITMA ASIA 2026

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The UCC 672-ME combines electronic three-way needle selection on cylinder and dial with exceptional design flexibility, production efficiency and application-driven textile innovation. Terrot Textilmaschinen GmbH, the German circular knitting machinery manufacturer and a premium engineering provider within the Santoni China Group, will showcase its UCC 672-ME at ITMA ASIA + CITME 2026 in Shanghai, China. Designed for premium mattress ticking, upholstery and other demanding textile applications, the double electronic circular knitting machine combines independently programmable three-way needle selection on both cylinder and dial with high production output and extensive patterning capabilities. The technology enables manufacturers to develop sophisticated, double-sided fabric structures while increasing design flexibility and supporting efficient, application-specific textile manufacturing.

At the heart of the UCC 672-ME is electronic three-way needle selection on both cylinder and dial. By independently programming knit, tuck and miss actions at every feeder on both needle systems, manufacturers can create intricate jacquard patterns, three-dimensional textures, ventilation zones and reversible fabric structures with extensive design freedom.

At ITMA ASIA + CITME 2026, Terrot will highlight a 38-inch UCC 672-ME configured in E20 gauge with 88 feeders and electronic three-way selection on both needle systems. The exhibition machine features a specialized mattress-fabric concept combining differentiated fabric zones, comfort-oriented construction and ventilation structures on both fabric sides. The intended cooling sensation, skin contact properties and ventilation performance depend on yarn selection, fabric engineering and finishing. Available in diameters from 34 to 42 inches, the UCC 672-ME supports configurations of up to 88 feeders at 38 inches and 100 feeders at 42 inches. Maximum speeds are 19 rpm and 17 rpm, respectively, with up to 2.4 feeds per inch. Beyond mattress ticking, applications include upholstery, spacer fabrics, footwear uppers and selected outerwear textiles.