Knit fabric is a type of textile that is created through knitting (manual or industrial) process. Knitting involves interlocking loops of yarn with needles to produce a flexible and stretchable fabric. Unlike woven fabrics, where yarns intersect at right angles, knit fabrics have a more elastic structure due to the loops. Top 10 Knit Fabric […]
What is Textile Waste? Definition, Meaning and Types
Waste is a very common term, and we create different types of wastes in our daily life. But have you ever heard about textile or clothing waste? If not, then you must go through this article. Or if yes then you should be clarified about the term and its type. Waste is a kind of […]
What is Knit Fabric: Definition and Meaning
Knit Fabric Definition and Meaning The knit fabric consists of a structure formed by inter-looping or interlocking loops of yarn. This term is used because the yarn is fed horizontally to form rows of loops that are individually locked vertically with the corresponding loop in the next horizontal row. Knit fabric is more breathable and […]
Study on Interlock Circular Knitting Machine
Introduction There is four basic knitted structure required different types of machine to produce them. Theplain structure can be produce by single jersey circular knitting machine, where the cylinder with needle revolves on the stationary cam. The rib and interlock structure are required two sets of needles arranged in horizontally and vertically. The horizontal needles places on the groove of dial and […]
The Needle: The Heart of Knitting
In all knitting machines, the main element for the intermeshing of loops is ‘the needle.’ Earlier straight pins were used in hand-knitting to kink the yarn to form a circle and intermesh the new loop through the old one. When the machine was developed in 1589 by William Lee, ‘a spring beard needle’ was used. […]