WHAT IS WELF KNITTED FABRIC

Jul 07, 2021

          What is weft knitted fabric

       What is a weft knitted fabric? Many work clothes are customized knitted fabrics. Weft knitted fabrics are often made of low-elastic polyester yarns or profiled polyester yarns, nylon yarns, cotton yarns, wool yarns, etc., and flat needle arrangements are used instead of flat needle arrangements. , Ribbed plain needle arrangement, double ribbed plain needle arrangement, jacquard arrangement, terry arrangement, etc., are knitted on various weft knitting machines. There are many kinds of it, usually with outstanding elastic extensibility, the fabric is soft, firm and wrinkle resistant, has a strong sense of wool, and it is easy to wash and dries quickly. However, its hygroscopicity is poor, the fabric is not crisp, and it is easy to fall off and curl, and chemical fiber fabrics are easy to fuzz, pilling, and hooking.

There are mainly the following types:

    1. Polyester yarn-dyed knitted fabric: The fabric is bright, beautiful, harmonious in color, with tight and solid texture, clear weaves, and a strong sense of wool. It has a personality similar to wool fabric 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 work fabric: This kind of fabric is tight and solid, strong and wear-resistant, firm and elastic. If the material is core-spun yarn rich in spandex, it can be woven into elastic knitted denim with very good elasticity. Trousers mainly used for men's and women's tops;

　　3. Polyester knitted wick strip fabric: the fabric has distinct heights, solid and plump hand feel, excellent elasticity and warmth retention. Mainly used for men's and women's tops, suits, windbreakers, children's clothing and other fabrics;

　　4. Polyester cover cotton knitted fabric: The fabric is dyed to make shirts, jackets, and sportswear fabrics. The fabric is stiff and wrinkle-resistant, strong and wear-resistant, moisture-absorbing and breathable on the body side, soft and comfortable;

　　 5. Artificial fur stitch fabric: The fabric has a thick hand feel, soft, and good warmth retention. Depending on the type, it is mainly used for coat fabrics, clothing fabrics, collars, hats, etc. Artificial fur is also woven by warp knitting.

　　6. Velvet knitted fabric: The fabric feels soft, solid, firm and wear-resistant, with dense piles and soft color. It is mainly used as outer clothing fabric, collar or hat material, etc. It can also be made by warp knitting, for example: warp knitted looped pile fabric;

       7. Hong Kong-style knitted woolen fabric: It not only has the smooth, soft, and bulky feel of cashmere fabric, but also has the characteristics of silk fabric's soft luster, good drape, non-shrinkage, and air permeability. It is mainly used as clothing fabrics for spring, autumn and winter.