Knitted fabrics - WEFT 

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  • Created by: lili_sell
  • Created on: 02-05-17 14:42
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  • Knitted fabrics - WEFT
    • Weft Knitting
      • looping tougher long yarns
      • made by machine or hand
      • yarn runs in rows across
      • It will ladder if stitch dropped
      • Fabric = stretchy &comfy
      • T-shirts/socks/jumpers
    • Plain weft kinit
      • Simplest type
      • Can be produced by hand/industrially/ domestic knitting machine
      • Each successive row of loops drawn through the previous
    • Single Jersey Knit
      • lots of stretch & easily distorted (especially when washed)
      • easily takes shape of figure
      • Dont crease easily
      • Trap air -- good insulators
      • Air can pass through -- cool to wear in wind
      • DISTINCT BACK AND FRONT!
        • FRONT: smooth ----PLAIN
        • BACK: shows loops and fabrics tend to curl @edges ------ PURL
      • T-shirts/jumpers/underwear
      • Ladders easily if snagged
    • Double Jersey
      • 2 sets needle beds
      • takes 2 courses to reduce one row of loops
      • BACK AND FRONT = IDENTICAL
      • Compact,stable, durable &retain shape
      • Sportswear, skirts, leggings, underwear, polo shirts
    • Rib Knit
      • made on 2 sets of staggered needles
      • vertical lines in fabric
      • Vertical lines in fabric
      • Elastic widthways - makes it suitable for jumpers/waistcoats/underwear/socks
    • Jacquard Knit
      • Patterned designs - 3 or more colours
      • Uses CAD/CAM
      • Not very elastic
    • Pique Knit
      • Wicks away moisture from body
      • Used for polo shirts
      • Original performance fabric

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