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Knitting
Weft, warp, and the structures they create
From single-jersey to fleece, rib to interlock, the structures, machines, and quality parameters of modern knitting. Covers jersey, rib, interlock, fleece, pique, plus machinery.
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Essential reading
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Sinker and Cylinder in Circular Knitting
The sinker and cylinder form the two-piece needle bed at the heart of every circular...
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Cam System in Circular Knitting
The sinker and cylinder form the two-piece needle bed at the heart of every circular...
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Knitting Mill Workflow
The sinker and cylinder form the two-piece needle bed at the heart of every circular...
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Knit Fabric Snagging Test
The sinker and cylinder form the two-piece needle bed at the heart of every circular...
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Knitting Needle Types: Bearded, Latch, Compound
The sinker and cylinder form the two-piece needle bed at the heart of every circular...
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Flat Bed Knitting Machine: Gauge and Needle Selection
The sinker and cylinder form the two-piece needle bed at the heart of every circular...
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Knitting Machine Gauge: E, EE, Needle per Inch
The sinker and cylinder form the two-piece needle bed at the heart of every circular...
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Circular Knitting Machine: Cylinder, Dial, Needles
The sinker and cylinder form the two-piece needle bed at the heart of every circular...
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Knit Fabric for Automotive Interiors
Knit fabric for automotive interiors is a warp-knit or weft-knit textile typically produced at 180–280...
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Knit Fabric for Sportswear: Moisture Management
Knit fabric for sportswear must move liquid sweat through capillary channels at a measured rate...
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Knit Fabric for Mattress Ticking
Knit mattress ticking is a weft- or warp-knitted fabric, most commonly a single jersey, interlock,...
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Knit Fabric Dyeing Process
Knit fabric dyeing is a wet-process exhaust application that uses reactive, disperse, or acid dyes...
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Yarn Feeders in Knitting Machines
A positive yarn feeder delivers weft yarn to a circular knitting machine at a programmed...
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Knitting Mill Layout
A well-planned knitting mill typically allocates 6 to 10 m² of floor space per circular...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the most common knit fabric?
Single jersey, used in the majority of T-shirts and lightweight knit apparel worldwide.
What is the difference between weft and warp knit?
Weft knit uses one yarn traveling horizontally (jersey, rib, interlock). Warp knit uses multiple yarns vertically (tricot, raschel). Weft knits run; warp knits are more stable.
What is curling in knit fabrics?
Single jersey curls at the edges due to the loop structure - a defining behavior that complicates sewing. Controlled by starching, edge coating, or fabric weight selection.
Why does knit fabric shrink?
Loops relax in the wash, especially first wash. Knits typically shrink 3-7% on first wash, more than wovens. Pre-shrunk or sanforized knits shrink less.
What is compact yarn?
A ring-spun yarn produced with a suction zone that reduces hairiness by 30-50%. Better pilling resistance and smoother hand. Used in premium knits where surface quality matters.
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