Knitted fabric
It is a fabric formed by using knitting needles to bend yarns into loops and string them together. The difference between knitted fabrics and woven fabrics is the shape of the yarn in the fabric. Knitting is divided into weft knitted fabric and warp knitted fabric. Knitted fabrics are widely used in clothing fabrics, linings, home textiles and other products, and are loved by consumers.
Fabric Introduction
Knitted fabric has soft texture, moisture absorption and breathability, excellent elasticity and extensibility and its producibility. Knitted clothing is comfortable to wear, close to the body, not tight, and can fully reflect the curves of the human body. Modern knitted fabrics are more colorful and have entered the development stage of multi-function and high-end. New knitted fabrics with various texture effects and different functions have been developed, bringing unprecedented sensory and visual effects to knitted products.
Warp knitting uses multiple yarns to form loops sequentially along the longitudinal direction (warp direction) of the cloth surface at the same time, and weft knitting uses one or more yarns to form loops sequentially along the transverse direction (weft line) of the cloth surface.
Weft knitted fabrics can be formed with at least one yarn, but in order to improve production efficiency, multiple yarns are generally used for knitting; and Warp knitted fabrics cannot be formed into fabrics with one yarn, and one yarn can only form a loop-shaped object. All weft knitted fabrics can be separated into threads in the opposite direction of knitting, but warp knitted fabrics cannot. Warp knitted fabrics cannot be knitted by hand. Weft-knitted fabrics have stretchability, curling properties, detachability, etc. Warp-knitted fabrics have a stable structure because of the looping knots formed, and some have very little elasticity.
Weft knitted fabric
Weft Knitted fabrics are often made of low-elastic polyester yarn or special-shaped polyester yarn, nylon yarn, cotton yarn, wool yarn, etc., and use plain stitch, variable plain stitch, ribbed plain stitch, double rib plain stitch, jacquard stitch, terry Tissues, etc., are knitted on various weft knitting machines. It has many varieties and generally has good elasticity and extensibility. The fabric is soft, strong and wrinkle-resistant, has a strong wool texture, and is easy to wash and dry quickly. However, its hygroscopicity is poor, the fabric is not stiff enough, and it is easy to fall apart and curl. Chemical fiber fabrics are easy to fluff, pill, and snag. There are mainly the following varieties:
01 Polyester yarn-dyed knitted fabric
Polyester yarn-dyed knitted fabric is made of dyed low-elastic polyester yarn as raw material. Different colors are configured according to the design requirements. It adopts jacquard weave and is woven into patterns of 3 to 6 colors or even more colors. Common flower patterns include strips, grids, flowers, characters, animals, landscapes, geometric patterns, etc. The fabric has bright color, beautiful appearance, harmonious color matching, tight and thick texture, clear texture, strong wool shape, and a style similar to woolen tweed. Mainly used as men’s and women’s tops, suits, windbreakers, vests, skirts, cotton-padded jacket fabrics, children’s clothing, etc.
02 Polyester knitted labor fabric
Polyester knitted labor fabric, also known as polyester knitted denim, is made of low-elastic polyester Silk is used as raw material, one of the thicker ones is dyed navy blue, and the thinner one is natural white silk. It is woven with jacquard structure. The surface of the fabric is sandwiched with uniform and small natural color spots in navy blue. This fabric is tight and thick, strong and wear-resistant, crisp and elastic. If the raw material is core-spun yarn containing spandex, it can be woven into stretch knitted denim with better elasticity. Mainly used as tops and trousers for men and women.
03 Polyester knitted wick strip fabric
Polyester knitted wick strip fabric is made of low-elastic polyester yarn as raw material. Made of variable double rib weave. When knitting, 1 to 2 needles are removed from every few longitudinal rows of stitches, so that the cloth surface appears with uneven vertical stripes of varying widths and widths. The thickness of the stripes can be determined as required. This kind of fabric has distinct concavities and convexities, feels thick and plump, and has good elasticity and warmth. Mainly used as fabrics for men’s and women’s tops, suits, windbreakers, children’s clothing, etc.
04 Polyester-covered cotton knitted fabric
Polyester-covered cotton polyester-covered cotton knitted fabric is a double rib composite polyester-cotton interwoven fabric. It uses polyester yarn to weave the front side of the fabric and cotton yarn to weave the back side of the fabric, and the front and back sides are connected through tucks. The fabric is dyed and made into shirts, jackets, and sportswear fabrics. This kind of fabric is stiff and wrinkle-resistant, strong and wear-resistant, and its close-fitting side is moisture-absorbent, breathable, soft and comfortable.
05 Artificial fur knitted fabrics
Artificial fur and artificial fur knitted fabrics are often made of cotton yarn, viscose yarn or polypropylene yarn as the base Fabric yarn is made of acrylic or modified acrylic as fluff. During weaving, the fiber bundles are looped together with the ground yarn, and both ends of the fibers are exposed on the surface of the fabric. After weaving, adhesive is applied to the reverse side of the fabric to set the shape of the fabric. , to avoid shedding, and then undergo a series of post-finishing processes such as carding, printing, and shearing to obtain artificial fur with various appearance effects. This fabric feels thick, soft, and warm. Depending on the variety, it is mainly used as coat fabric, clothing lining, collar, hat, etc. Artificial fur is also woven using the warp knitting method.
06 Velvet knitted fabric
Velvet Velvet knitted fabric is made of cotton yarn, polyester filament, nylon filament, polyester-cotton blend ��� and other raw materials are used as ground yarn, and cotton yarn, polyester filament or polyester textured yarn, and polyester-cotton blended yarn are used as pile yarn. The ground yarn woven on a plush knitting machine is made of terry weave to form the ground texture, and the pile yarn forms the pile yarn. Loops are cut into loops to form fluff on the surface of the fabric, which is then cut, ironed and finished. The pile yarn can also be woven into the ground weave according to the padding yarn and cut into loops. This kind of fabric has a soft feel, thick fabric, strong and wear-resistant, thick and towering pile, and soft color. Mainly used as outerwear fabric, collar or hat material, etc. Swan knitted fabric is a type of plush knitted fabric. In addition to weft knitting, plush knitted fabrics can also be woven by warp knitting, for example, warp knitted terry sheared fabrics.
07 Hong Kong type knitted woolen fabric
Hong Kong type Hong Kong type knitted woolen fabric is weft-knitted with high-grade cashmere and polyester yarn Knitted woolen fabric. It has the smooth, soft, and bulky feel of cashmere fabric, and the soft luster, good drape, non-shrinkage, and strong breathability of silk fabric. Mainly used as fabric for spring, autumn and winter fashion.
Warp knitted fabric
Raschel fabric
The main feature is the flower shape Larger, with a rough cloth surface and many holes, it is mainly used as decorative fabric;
tricot fabric
The cloth surface is fine, with few patterns and colors. However, the output is high, and it is mainly used for covering fabrics and printed fabrics. This type of fabric is mostly used for chemical fiber filaments, otherwise the production efficiency is extremely low;
It is often made of polyester, nylon, vinylon, and polypropylene. It can also be woven using raw materials such as synthetic filaments, cotton, wool, silk, linen, chemical fiber and their blended yarns. It has the advantages of good longitudinal dimensional stability, stiff fabric, small detachment, no curling, and good air permeability. However, its lateral extension, elasticity and softness are not as good as weft knitted fabrics. There are mainly the following types:
01 Polyester warp knitted fabric
The fabric surface is flat and the color is bright , divided into thick and thin types. The thin ones are mainly used as fabrics for shirts and skirts; the medium and thick ones can be used as fabrics for men’s and women’s clothing, windbreakers, tops, suits, trousers, etc.;
02 Warp knitted fleece fabric
Mainly used as winter coats, windbreakers, tops, trousers and other fabrics for men and women. The fabric has good drape, is easy to wash, quick-drying, and does not require ironing, but in Static electricity accumulates during use and is easy to absorb dust;
03 Warp-knitted mesh fabric
The texture of the mesh fabric is light, elastic and It has good breathability, smooth and soft feel, and is mainly used as summer shirt fabric for men and women;
04 Warp knitted velvet fabric
The surface velvet is thick and towering, and it feels thick, plump, soft, elastic, and has good warmth retention. It is mainly used as winter clothing and children’s clothing fabrics;
05 Warp knitted terry fabric
o:p>
This kind of fabric has a plump and thick feel, a strong and thick body, good elasticity, hygroscopicity, and warmth retention, a stable terry structure, and good wearing properties. It is mainly used for sportswear, Lapel T-shirts, pajamas, children’s clothing and other fabrics. </p
