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Hosiery/​Seamless

Busi Twin Layer now available in 4-inch diameter

Latest development enables production of a wider range of socks.

3rd February 2025

Knitting Industry
 |  Botticino (BS), Italy

Hosiery/​Socks

Italian socks knitting machine manufacturer Busi has extended its range of Twin Layer knitting machines by introducing a new 4-inch diameter model.

“We’re excited to present the Busi Twin Layer, our patented machine for knitting technical socks with two independent layers, now available with a 4-inch diameter and 132 needles, enabling production of a wider range of socks,” says Leonardo Busi, Technical Director.

Key features of the Twin Layer machine are:

- True rib and selected Terry knitting

- Two-layer sock capability

- Internal pockets option for innovative sock functionality

- Optional RIMAGLIO device for seamless, automatic toe-closing

In field tests with a professional Milan-based soccer team, the innovative internal pockets eliminated the need for additional bandages, resulting in improved performance and comfort.

Twin Layer football sock. © Busi Giovanni

Since 1958 Busi Giovanni has specialised in the design and construction of single-cylinder machines with rib needles in the dial for the production of high-quality stockings, socks and tights. The company is a supplier to the most important producers of stockings, socks and tights, for the men's, women's and children's markets - classic, patterned, sports, technical-sports, as well as medical, with special solutions for graduated compression.

The family-run company sells in 63 countries around the world (90% export) through a network of partners that provide distribution and service.

www.busigiovanni.com

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