14/04/2026
The Clock Is Running — And So Is Your Competition
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is no longer a distant event. With 48 teams, 16 host cities across North America, and millions of international fans descending on your backyard, the merchandising opportunity of a generation is already here — and manufacturers who move now are the ones who will fill the biggest orders.
The question isn't whether demand for beanies and sport scarves will surge. It will. The question is: will your production capacity be ready when it does?
At IMS, we've spent decades making sure headwear producers — from startups to established factories — have exactly the right machinery to compete and win. Our full line of knitting and finishing machines is purpose-built for this industry, and right now, we want to put that capability in your hands.
Here's what you get when you invest in IMS machinery:
The IMS 365 Jacquard Knitting Machine produces retail-quality beanies and scarves with portrait-level design detail — full colour gradients, team crests, player imagery — all fully knitted in, no printing or embroidery required. This is the machine that turns a scarf into a collectible.
The IMS 365 RIB delivers up to 60 beanies per hour. High volume, consistent sizing, reliable stitch quality — the workhorse your production floor needs when orders stack up fast.
The IMS 300HS Automated Sewing Machine eliminates the need for skilled sewers entirely. Every beanie finished consistently, automatically, at speed. Less labour, zero inconsistency.
Round it out with our Pom Pom Machine, Fringe Machine, and Fabric Slicer — everything to take your product from raw yarn to finished, retail-ready headwear under one roof.
Every machine comes with a full one-year warranty, on-site installation, complete operator training, and ongoing technical support from our team. Not from overseas. From us, directly.
Why act now and not later?
Because demand spikes before kickoff, not during. Manufacturers who lock in production capacity in the next few months will be fulfilling premium orders while late movers are still waiting on delivery timelines. The domestic manufacturing advantage — faster samples, local support, "Made in North America" branding — is already shifting buying decisions. Your customers are already asking for it.
A 10% discount is a good deal. But the real value isn't in the savings — it's in what these machines will produce for you over the next 12 months and beyond. One well-run IMS machine pays for itself many times over in a strong season. FIFA 2026 is that season.
Whether you're expanding your existing line or entering commercial headwear production for the first time, we are ready to help you move fast.
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