Knitted clothing is comfortable to wear, close to the body, not tight, and can fully reflect the curves of the human body. Knitted fabrics have soft texture, moisture absorption and breathability, excellent elasticity and extensibility, and producibility. Next, the editor will introduce to you in detail the classification, advantages and disadvantages of knitted fabrics.
Knitted clothing not only has unique advantages in home, leisure, and sportswear, but the functionality of knitted clothing cannot be replaced by woven clothing. When designing and selecting knitted clothing, the characteristics of knitted fabrics should be fully considered. The demand for knitted fabrics has been increasing in recent years.
Knitted fabric 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. At present, knitted fabrics are widely used in clothing fabrics, linings, home textiles and other products, and are loved by consumers.
Characteristics of knitted fabrics
1.Appearance characteristics
The loops of knitted fabrics are prone to skew , Clothing made of knitted fabrics has poor stability and is not stiff enough. At the same time, the fabric will have curling due to factors such as organizational structure. However, in recent years, the comprehensive utilization of various fiber materials has improved its appearance to a certain extent.
2.Comfort
There are large gaps in the knitted fabric structure, large deformation ability, good stretchability and good softness. , good moisture absorption and breathability. The shape of knitted fabrics can change from the inside, and can be made into various shapes that woven fabrics cannot achieve. It is better suitable for irregular human bodies. Compared with woven fabrics of the same weight, knitted fabrics The comfort of things should be better.
3.Durability
The structure is loose, easy to wear, and has low strength. Especially when the yarn breaks or the coil breaks away from the string sleeve, thread trapping will occur. The phenomenon of separation from coils is the unique detachability of knitted fabrics. Generally speaking, knitted fabrics are easy to fall apart, which affects their appearance and wear fastness, so the durability of the fabric is poor.
4.Stretchability
The same yarn in the knitted fabric forms a horizontal or vertical connection. When it shrinks in one direction, it can Stretched in all directions, it has great flexibility and good elasticity. Therefore, it is elastic and suitable to wear, which can reflect the curves of the human body without hindering movement.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Knitted Fabrics
Advantages of knitted fabrics: soft texture, moisture absorption and breathability, excellent elasticity, extensibility and productivity. Knitted clothing is comfortable to wear, close to the body, not tight, and can fully reflect the curves of the human body.
The disadvantages of knitted fabrics are that they are easy to fall apart, curl, and snag, and are not as strong and durable as woven fabrics.
Types of knitted fabrics
Knitted fabrics can be divided into underwear fabrics and outerwear fabrics according to their uses. The characteristics of underwear fabrics are: good fit, elasticity, comfort, ease of movement, good softness, good moisture absorption and breathability, and good anti-wrinkle performance. However, the fabric is easy to fall apart, has poor dimensional stability, and is prone to snagging, fluffing and pilling. The varieties include weft plain stitch, mesh fabric, double rib, single rib, fleece, etc.
For outerwear fabrics, its characteristics are strong and wear-resistant, low shrinkage, easy to wash, and elastic. The main products include:
Weft knitted outerwear fabrics: synthetic fibers, natural plain fabrics, yarn-dyed, printed fabrics, etc., including georgette fabrics, velvet and blended and interwoven fabrics. Weft-knitted chemical fiber fabrics have high strength and good elasticity, but are prone to snagging and unraveling.
Warp knitted agricultural fabrics: There are pure fiber and blended fabrics. Their slippage is better than that of weft knitting, their extensibility is smaller, their structure and shape are more stable than weft knitting, they are stiff, wrinkle-free, and strong. Durable, easy to wash and dry quickly. 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.
1. Polyester yarn-dyed knitted fabric
Polyester yarn-dyed knitted fabric is made of dyed low-elastic polyester yarn, and is configured in different colors according to design requirements , using jacquard tissue, weaving 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.
2. Polyester knitted labor fabrics
Polyester knitted labor fabrics, also known as polyester knitted denim, are made of low-elastic polyester filaments. The thicker one is dyed navy blue, and the thinner one is made of natural white silk. It is woven with a 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.
3. Polyester knitted wick strip fabric
Polyester knitted wick strip fabric is made of low-elastic polyester yarn and is woven with a modified double rib weave. ��When knitting, remove 1 to 2 needles 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.
4. Polyester-covered cotton knitted fabric
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.
5. Artificial fur knitted fabrics
Artificial fur knitted fabrics often use cotton yarn, viscose yarn or polypropylene yarn as the base fabric, and acrylic or Modified acrylic fiber is used as fluff. During weaving, the fiber bundles are looped together with the ground yarn, and both ends of the fiber are exposed on the surface of the fabric. After weaving, adhesive is applied to the reverse side of the fabric to shape the fabric to avoid lint loss. After a series of post-finishing processes such as carding, printing, and shearing, artificial fur with various appearance effects is obtained. 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.
6. Velvet knitted fabric
Velvet knitted fabric is made of cotton yarn, polyester filament, nylon filament, polyester-cotton blended yarn and other raw materials. Yarn is made of cotton yarn, polyester filament or polyester textured yarn, or polyester-cotton blended yarn. The ground yarn is woven on a plush knitting machine using a terry weave. The fluff that forms the surface of the fabric is then cut, ironed and sorted. 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.
7. Hong Kong-style knitted woolen fabric
Hong Kong-style knitted woolen fabric is a weft-knitted woolen fabric made of high-grade cashmere and polyester yarn. It has the smooth, soft and puffy 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.
