Defendi
| Brother Defendi KM3000 | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Brother |
| Model | Defendi KM3000 |
| Gauge | Standard |
| Type | Domestic |
| Patterning | 24-stitch punch card |
| Needles | 200 |
| Release Year | Late 1980s |
| Accessories | Built-in knit leader |
| Also Known As | Brother KH891 |
Defendi is a brand name of knitting machines and accessories manufactured by Brother Co. specifically for the Italian market. Defendi machines are known for being rebranded clones of popular Brother models, often featuring unique color combinations.[1][2]
Knitting Machine Models[edit]
Defendi produced several Standard Gauge knitting machine models, which were direct counterparts to existing Brother machines.
Defendi KM2000[edit]
The Defendi KM2000 is a Standard Gauge knitting machine with a 24-stitch punch card patterning system.[1] It is identical in function to the Brother KH890 model, distinguished primarily by its unique color combination.[2]
Defendi KM3000 Modamatic[edit]
The Defendi KM3000 Modamatic is a Standard Gauge knitting machine featuring 200 needles spaced 4.5 mm apart. It includes a built-in Knit Leader and punch-card reading capabilities.[2] This model is functionally identical to the Brother KH891 knitting machine, differing mainly in its aesthetic design and color scheme.[2][3]
Accessories[edit]
Defendi also produced branded accessories, which were typically rebranded Brother accessories designed to match the Defendi machines' color schemes.
Defendi Modamatic 3000 Garter Carriage[edit]
This Garter Carriage was likely included with Defendi knitting machines, particularly the KM3000. It is a rebranded clone of a Brother garter carriage, identifiable by its color scheme matching Defendi machines.[2] Garter carriages are automatic knitters capable of producing both knit and purl stitches, and are compatible with Brother-manufactured machines, including Defendi models.[2] Compatible Brother garter carriages include the Brother KG88, Brother KG88II, Brother KG89, Brother KG89II, Brother KG92, and Brother KG93.[3]
Defendi Erika Linking Machine[edit]
The Defendi Erika is an electric linker manufactured by Brother Co. for the Italian market. It is notable for its unique yellow color and its ability to use two threads for linking.[2]
Other Compatible Accessories[edit]
Due to their nature as Brother clones, Defendi knitting machines are compatible with a wide range of Brother accessories, including but not limited to:[3]
- Brother KA7100 Transfer Carriage
- Brother KA8200 Intarsia Carriage
- Brother KA8210 Intarsia Carriage
- Brother KHC820 Colour Changer
- Brother KL-113 Knitleader
- Brother KL-116 Knitleader
- Brother KL-117 Knitleader
- Brother KRC900 Ribber Colour Changer
- Brother KR710 Ribber
- Brother KR810 Ribber
- Brother KR830 Ribber
- Brother KR838 Ribber
- Brother KR840 Ribber
- Brother KR850 Ribber
- Brother KR890 Ribber
- Brother KR900 Ribber