An overview of warp knitting machines and crochet machines shown at ITMA 1999 addresses technological developments and new applications. Karl Mayer showed its RSE 4-1 warp knitting machine; RJWB 4/2F raschel warp knitting machine ; Malimo P2-2s/G stitch bonding machine; and HKS 3-1 EBA knitting machine for lingerie, swimwear, and athletic wear. Liba Maschinenfabrik GmbH showed its Copcentra 2KE compound needle tricot knitting machine, Racop D5 raschel knitting machine, and Copcentra 2K-Twin double tricot knitting machine. Harry Lucas GmbH showed its VEPA-G circular warp knitting machine and the FR 100 flat bed knitting machine. Comez SpA showed its Comeztronic CT-8 and CT-16B fully automatic crochet machines. Rius displayed its Rius Coral crochet machine for narrow laces and bands. Most of the new raschel machines are available in fine gages.