The main manufacturers of Flat knitting machines are Stoll, Shima Seiki, Universal, Protti, Scheller, Diamant, Steiger, Caperdoni, Scomar, Bentley, Diamond, Lonati, Matsuya, Mecmor.

The main models of Flat knitting machines are MC series, CMS series, FRJ, ANVH, SES/SSR/SEC/SSG/SVR/SWG series, PV series.

HS Code 8447 - Knitting machines, stitch-bonding machines and machines for making gimped yarn, tulle, lace, embroidery, trimmings, braid or net and machines for tufting.

HS Code: 8447 20 10 - Flat knitting machines; stitch-bonding machines : - Electrically operated.

Flat knitting is usually weft knitted fabric. There are 2 types of flat knitting machines:
flat bed knitting machines where both beds are in paralel
V bed knitting machines where beds are oritaled in diagonal with angles of 90 degres and higher.
Flat knitting is used for more added value products and it enable more varieties of patterns and designs compraed to circular knitting. It has lower productivity than circular knitting machines.