KNITTING TECHNIQUES
First Claim
1. A method of knitting a garment having an axis and a plurality of pathways defined by distinctive yarns extending substantially parallel to said axis, wherein the knitting rows are formed in a direction parallel to said axis incorporating the distinctive yarns seriatim to define the pathways as the garment is formed, and wherein each distinctive yarn is knitted into its respective pathway using the same yarn feeder.
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Abstract
In a method of knitting a garment having a defined axis (A), the knitting layers are formed in a direction parallel to the axis. Pathways (8) defined by distinctive yarns extending substantially parallel to the axis are incorporated in the knitting process seriatim, each distinctive yarn being knitted into its respective pathway using the same yarn feeder. The distinctive yarns are normally conductive, to provide connections to sensors (6) located on the garment, and such sensors may themselves be an integral part of the garment fabric.
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- 1. A method of knitting a garment having an axis and a plurality of pathways defined by distinctive yarns extending substantially parallel to said axis, wherein the knitting rows are formed in a direction parallel to said axis incorporating the distinctive yarns seriatim to define the pathways as the garment is formed, and wherein each distinctive yarn is knitted into its respective pathway using the same yarn feeder.
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