Superba is the name used to refer to a group of knitting machines manufactured in Mulhouse, France by Standardisation Internationale de Tricotage (S.I.T) and sold under various trade names in different countries:
- Singer: U.K., Europe
- Phildar: Europe
- Superba: Europe, U.S.A, Canada, Australia, Asia
- White: U.S.A
These machines were available in both single and double bed models, but the single bed models are rare. The double bed models are a true double bed machine with both beds permanently connected.
| Model # | Gauge | Needles | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Superba S44 Singer 2100, 2200 |
5mm | 180 per bed | Used a pegboard for patterning (20 stitches x 30 rows) |
| Superba S42 | 5mm | 180 | Single-bed version of the S44 |
|
Superba S48 White 1602 Singer 2310, 2340 |
5mm | 180 per bed | Used a light scanner with mylars for patterning (60 stitches x 88 rows) |
| Superba S46 | 5mm | 180 | Single-bed version of the S48 |
|
Superba S47 White 1502 Singer 600/Memo II |
5mm | 180 per bed | Used a pressure pad for patterning (16 stitches x 16 rows) |
|
White 1402 Singer 400/Memo II |
5mm | 180 | Single-bed version of the White 1402 |
|
Superba System 624 Singer System 624 Singer MT2140 |
5mm | 180 per bed | |
|
Superba System 9000 Singer System 9000 Singer MT-700 |
5mm | 180 per bed | |
|
Superba S9 White S9 |
9mm | ||
| White S7 | 5mm |