Cixing: Knitting Infinite Possibilities – Injecting New Momentum into High-Quality Development of the Textile Industry

The 20th Shanghai International Textile Industry Exhibition (ShanghaiTex 2025) officially opened on December 16, 2025, at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre.

 

As a global leader in flat knitting machine technology, Cixing and its wholly owned Swiss high-end brand STEIGER presented under the theme “Knitting Infinite Possibilities.” Showcasing a wide range of innovations—from core technology advancements to cross-industry applications—the company became one of the highlights of the exhibition. The booth attracted a continuous stream of professional visitors from around the world, reflecting the vibrant innovation-driven momentum of today’s textile industry.

 

 

Comprehensive Flat Knitting Machine Portfolio Demonstrates Manufacturing Strength

In the machinery exhibition area, Cixing displayed a complete range of flat knitting machine solutions, covering everything from large-scale mass production to high-end flexible customization.

 

The seamless fully fashioned flat knitting machine, featuring its revolutionary “knit-to-shape” technology that eliminates sewing processes, drew strong interest from garment brands seeking efficiency and precision manufacturing. Upgraded multi-system sweater flat knitting machines, multifunctional glove machines, and intelligent collar knitting machines further reinforced Cixing’s leadership in traditional and emerging markets with their outstanding stability and production efficiency.

 

Live machine demonstrations showcased the precise and complex knitting of finished panels in real time, highlighting more than 30 years of expertise and continuous innovation in computerized flat knitting machine development. These technologies provide a reliable and scalable manufacturing platform for diverse and forward-looking applications.

 

 

Innovation Knitting Zone: Expanding the Boundaries of Cross-Industry Integration

One of the key highlights of the exhibition was the “Knitting Infinite Possibilities Innovation Zone,” where applications extended far beyond traditional apparel manufacturing into advanced high-tech fields.

 

Aerospace Components Based on High-Performance Composite Materials
Lightweight 3D knitted structures developed for stratospheric solar-powered aircraft demonstrate how flat knitting machine technology is enabling cutting-edge aerospace innovation.

 

Smart Healthcare Textiles
Knitted fabrics integrated with sensing and temperature-control functions are opening new possibilities in medical monitoring and home rehabilitation.

 

Robotic Electronic Skin
In collaboration with partners, Cixing is advancing research on matrix-based flexible tactile sensing fabrics produced using knitting processes, supporting the development of robotic electronic skin.

 

Industrial-Grade Technical Textiles
By incorporating stainless steel wire and other metallic materials, the company has developed specialized fabrics for protective applications and intelligent construction scenarios.

 

Functional Fibers and Fabrics for Sports & Health
Working with the Health & Protective Intelligent Textiles Research Center of Qingdao University, Cixing integrates long-lasting antibacterial yarns, heating yarns, electronic sensing yarns, and active luminescent yarns into innovative knitting applications—expanding new possibilities for performance sportswear and smart textiles.

 

 

A Global Gathering: Customers from Around the World Explore the Future of Knitting

The booth welcomed international customers from Germany, Turkey, Bangladesh, Vietnam, and other countries, as well as representatives from major Chinese textile hubs including Guangdong, Zhejiang, and Jiangsu. Discussions centered on technical collaboration, market trends, and future development opportunities.

 

“Cixing’s innovation goes beyond machine performance—it opens up entirely new possibilities for the industry,” commented a representative from a leading sweater manufacturer.

 

In an interview with China Textile News, Chairman Sun Pingfan emphasized Cixing’s commitment to continuous R&D investment, particularly in application-driven innovation. As knitting technology expands from traditional products such as socks, gloves, and hats to wearable devices and advanced material applications, seamless fully fashioned flat knitting machine technology is becoming increasingly widespread. With its functional advantages and production efficiency, it is gaining growing market recognition and holds significant potential to replace traditional manufacturing processes.

 

Cixing is also actively expanding into emerging sectors including automotive applications, medical textiles, and intelligent wearable technologies.

 

Looking ahead, Chairman Sun noted that intelligent textiles will be a core development direction. The company will further increase investment in AI + knitting integration, aiming to reduce labor dependency and realize greater automation across production processes.

 

With continuous empowerment through smart technologies and the ongoing expansion of overseas markets, Cixing remains committed to injecting new momentum into the high-quality development of the global textile industry.