Stitch shaped-and-cut method

The seamless preforms could be knitted with utilization of the stitch shaped-and-cut method, where different knitted stitch structures used within the length of the same preform distort it from the cylindrical shape into a shape conforming closer to the human body. Commonly, such shaping involves engineered rib waistbands and cuffs that result in a narrower section of the tubular garment part, but are extensible for better fit. In women s sport garments, rib, mock rib and other narrow fabric constructions could be utilized to shape the preform to the body shape as required. 

Hatbed knitting machines are also used for the manufacturing of garments by the stitch shape and cut method however, they are mostly used for production of heavier fashion knitwear. Flatbed knitting machines knit flat garment preforms with a welt at... 

It would be fair to state that currently the most widely used method of sportswear manufacturing is the cut and sew method. However, the stitch shape and cut method is definitely gaining momentum, which is clearly demonstrated by the examples below. 

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