KNITTING

A method by which yarn is manipulated to

create a textile or fabric.
Contents
Introduction
Hand knitting
Knitting terminology
Machines used
Types of Knits
Applications
Knitwear Production
Knitwear Manufacturers
Introduction

Hand and machine knitted fabric is created by interlooping a

series of loops.

Differences in needle size, stitch type and yarn allow for a

variety of knitted fabrics with different properties
 A technique for producing a two-dimensional fabric made from a one-dimensional yarn or thread.

Weaving - threads are always straight, running parallel either lengthwise (warp threads) or crosswise (weft
threads).

Knitting - yarn follows a meandering path, forming symmetric loops symmetrically above and below the
mean path of the yarn.

These meandering loops can be easily stretched in different directions giving knit fabrics much more
elasticity than woven fabrics.

Knitted garments can stretch as much as 500%.

Was initially developed for garments that must be elastic or stretch in response to the wearer's motions,
such as socks and hosiery.

Woven garments Knitted garments

Stretch along one or other of a related pair of They are often more form-fitting than woven
directions that lie roughly diagonally between garments, their elasticity allows them to
the warp and the weft, while contracting in the contour to the body's outline more closely; by
other direction of the pair (and are not very contrast, curvature is introduced into most
elastic, unless they are woven from stretchable woven garments only with sewn darts, flares,
material such as spandex. gussets and gores, the seams of which lower
the elasticity of the woven fabric still further.
HAND KNITTING
HAND KNITTING NEEDLES
A knitting needle or knitting pin is a tool in hand-knitting to produce knitted fabrics. They generally
have a long shaft and taper at their end, but they are not nearly as sharp as sewing needles. Their
purpose is two-fold.
The long shaft holds the active (unsecured) stitches of the fabric, to prevent them from unravelling,
whereas the tapered ends are used to form new stitches
A new stitch is formed by inserting the tapered end through an active stitch, catching a loop (also
called a bight) of fresh yarn and drawing it through the stitch; this secures the initial stitch and forms
a new active stitch in its place.
In specialized forms of knitting the needle may be passed between active stitches being held on
another needle, or indeed between/through inactive stitches that have been knit previously.
The size of a needle is described first by its diameter and secondly by its length.
The size of the new stitch is determined in large part by the diameter of the knitting needle used to
form it, because that affects the length of the yarn-loop drawn through the previous stitch. Thus,
large stitches can be made with large needles, whereas fine knitting requires fine needles.
The knitting needles being used in hand-knitting are of the same diameter; however, in uneven
knitting, needles of different sizes may be used. Larger stitches may also be made by wrapping the
yarn more than once around the needles with every stitch.
The length of a needle determines how many stitches it can hold at once; for example, very large
such as a shawl with hundreds of stitches might require a longer needle than a small such as a scarf
or bootie. Various sizing systems for needles are in common use.
 HAND KNITTING PROCESS

With your hand, make a loop over the needle, keeping your right index finger inside the loop.
Make another loop with your left hand.
Pull the first loop over the second.
Tighten the resulting knot and begin again until you have all the stitches required.
 HAND KNITTING NEEDLE TYPES

single / straight pointed needle circular needle Double pointed needle

Single pointed needle
The most widely recognized form of needle is the single-pointed needle.
It is a slender, straight stick tapered to a point at one end, with a knob at
the other end to prevent stitches from slipping off.
Such needles are always used in pairs and are usually 10-16 inches (25.4–
40.6 cm) long but, due to the compressibility of knitted fabrics, may be
used to knit pieces significantly wider.
The knitting of new stitches occurs only at the tapered ends.
These are used for knitting sweaters, scarves, blankets and more.
Double-pointed needles
The type of needle is the straight double-pointed needle. Double-pointed
needles are tapered at both ends, which allows them to be knit from
either end.
They are typically used (and sold) in sets of four and five, and are
commonly used for circular knitting.
Since the invention of the circular needle, they have been most
commonly used to knit smaller tube-shaped pieces such as sleeves,
collars, and socks.
Double-pointed needles are somewhat shorter than single-pointed or
circular needles, and are usually used in the 13–20 cm length range,
although they are also made longer.
Circular needles
Circulars are composed of two pointed, straight tips connected by a flexible
cable and may be used for both knitting flat or knitting in the round.
The two tapered ends, typically 4–5 inches (10.5–13 cm) long, are rigid,
allowing for easy knitting, and are connected by the flexible strand (usually
made of nylon or coated wire).
The tips may be permanently connected to the cable and made in overall
lengths from 9 inches (23 cm) to 60 inches (150 cm) or composed of cables and
interchangeable tips.
This allows various lengths and diameters to be combined into many different
sizes of needles, allowing for a great variety of needs to be met by a relatively
few component pieces.
These are used for projects like hats, sweaters, socks, sleeves, mittens and
more.
Construction of garments such as sweaters may be greatly simplified when
knitting ITR, since the finishing steps of sewing a back, two fronts, and two
sleeves of a sweater together may be almost entirely eliminated in neck down
ITR knitting.
FINGER KNITTING
Finger knitting is a form of knitting where a knitted cord is
created using only hands and fingers, instead of knitting
needles or other traditional tools.

Though finger knitting may be performed by people of all ages,

it is cited as a teaching tool for children because of its
comparative simplicity in contrast to traditional knitting.

It effectively demonstrates that knitting involves a series of

loops strung together. Finger knitting may also be safely
practiced on airplanes that prohibit knitting needles
 FINGER KNITTING STEP -1

Slip the end of a ball of yarn between your thumb and index finger, pinching to anchor the yarn
as you knit. Then loop the yarn around your pinkie finger and weave it through your fingers.
FINGER KNITTING PROCESS

FINGER KNITTING Step -2

Loop the yarn around your index finger completely, and weave it toward your pinkie

FINGER KNITTING Step -3

Make a full loop around your four fingers.

FINGER KNITTING Step -4

Slip the bottom (woven) row over the top (unwoven) row, from pinkie to index finger. Repeat steps two through
four as the knitted side flows down the back of your hand to the desired length. To cast off, cut the yarn, leaving
about a 10-inch tail. Pull the yarn through all four loops, then pull the loops off of your fingers. Tie the tail to the
closest loop and trim.
PEG KNITTING
It is a peg or thumb tack on the side of the knitting loom

The peg is used in two ways: 1)to wrap the anchor yarn around it when you
cast on. 2)To wrap the working yarn around it after e-wrapping a row.

The technique is to wrap the yarn around the spool's pegs. The yarn is then
lifted over, thereby creating stitches. This process is repeated continually until
the project is complete.

Homemade knitting spools are sometimes made by placing a peg-like object,

such as a nail, into a hard solid object, such as a block of wood.

It can be wound in a spiral to produce a mat or rug or, if a larger spool with
more nails is used, a sock or a hat could be made. Historically, spool knitting
has been used to make horse reins
Terms of Knitting

Open Loop: The open loop is one in which the loop forming yarns does not cross at the bottom of the loop.

Closed loop: In closed loop the legs cross at the bottom, so that the loop closing takes place.

Face loop: When the new loop emerges through the old loop from back to the face or front side
during loop formation, this kind of loop is known as the face loop or weft knit loop.
Back loop: If the new loop passes from the face side to the back side of the old loop during loop
formation, this kind of loop is called a back loop or weft purl loop.

Technical face: The side of the knit fabric that consists of all face or knit loops is called the technical
face of the knitted fabric.

Technical back: The side of the knit fabric having full of back or purl loops are called the technical back
of the fabric.
Needle loop: The upper part of the loop produced by the needle drawing the yarn is called the
needle loop.

Sinker loop: The lower part of the knit loop is technically referred as the sinker loop. It is the
connection of two legs belonging to the neighbouring stitches lying laterally.

Courses: The series of loops that are connected horizontally and continuously
is called courses.

Wales: The series of loops that intermeshes vertically is known as wales.

 WEFT AND WARP KNITTING
The two basic types of knits are
weft, or filling knits—including plain, rib, purl, pattern, and double knits
warp knits—including tricot, raschel, and milanese.
Weft knitting
Uses one continuous yarn to form courses, or
rows of loops, across a fabric.
Three fundamental stitches in weft knitting:
plain-knit, purl and rib.
On a machine, the individual yarn is fed to one
or more needles at a time.
Weft knitting machines can produce both flat
Warp knitting
and circular fabric. Warp knitting represents the fastest method of
Circular machines produce mainly yardage but producing fabric from yarns.
may also produce sweater bodies, pantyhose Each needle loops its own thread.
and socks. The needles produce parallel rows of loops
Flatbed machines knit full garments and simultaneously that are interlooped in a zigzag
operate at much slower speeds. pattern.
The simplest, most common filling knit fabric Fabric is produced in sheet or flat form using
is single jersey. one or more sets of warp yarns.
Double knits are made on machines with two The yarns are fed from warp beams to a row of
sets of needles. needles extending across the width of the
All hosiery is produced as a filling knit process. machine.
Two common types of warp knitting machines
are the Tricot and Raschel machines.
Raschel machines are useful because they can
process all yarn types in all forms (filament,
staple, combed, carded, etc.).
Warp knitting can also be used to make pile
fabrics often used for upholstery.
MACHINES USED
IN KNITTING
WARP KNITTING
Warp knitting is defined as a loop forming process in which yarn is
fed into knitting zone , parallel to fabric selvedge .

In warp knitting , fabric is made by forming loops from yarns

coming in parallel sheet form run in the direction of fabric
formation . ( warp beam like in weaving ). So warping process is
essential for warp knitting .

Every needle is fed by a separate yarn for loop formation . In order

to connect the loops into a fabric , the yarns are shifted between
the needles .

All the yarns will be knitted in course simultaneously. For the

purpose of shifting yarn , guide will be used
WARP KNITTING MACHINE
Warp knitting machine is one kind of flat bed
machine.

This machine produces the knitted loops in

wales direction.

Warp knitting is done by knitting in a zigzag

pattern along the fabric area.

While weft knitting is done by knitting across

the fabric, Warp knitting is accomplished by
running knits through adjacent wales or
columns.
TYPES OF WARP KNITTING MACHINE

1.Tricot Warp Knitting Machine

2. Raschel Warp Knitting Machine

Tricot Warp Knitting Machine

Initially only bearded needles were used .
Fine filaments are knitted .
Machine gauge up to 24 to 40 (gauge is number of needles per inch)
Fabric is pulled at right angle to needle .
Sinker controlled fabric throughout the knitting cycle.
Low fabric take down tension.
Number of guide bars usually not more than four.
Machine speed is high ( up to 3500 courses per min )
Machines are wider and comparatively simple structures are produced .
Warp beams are positioned at the back side of the machine .
Advantage
Versatile and high output machine.
Low maintenance.
Less working cost.
Possible to produce high elastic band very fine fabrics.

Application
Automotive textiles- Automotive seats, vehicle interior.
Apparel textiles- Outerwear
Sportswear
Tricot KNITTING Process
Tricot knit
Tricot fabric has a unique zigzag weave that is textured on one side and
smooth on the other. This allows the fabric to be soft and also very sturdy
for activewear. Tricot fabrics are produced on a flatbed knitting machine,
as opposed to a circular knitting machine. They have an excellent wrinkle
and run resistance, as well as good drape-ability. Tricot is a warp-knit
fabric. This means it has continuous lengthwise columns of loops. Warp
knitting differs from weft knitting by having each needle loop its own
thread. The needles produce parallel rows of loops. These lengthwise loops
are what give this fabric a smooth surface on the face and a textured back.
This structure creates ribs on the front and crosswise ribs on the back. This
makes the tricot both soft and an incredibly durable knit structure.

tricots have a sturdy and enjoyable handle. Tricot fabrics can stand up to a
good level of day-to-day wear and tear during any activity. This makes it an
ideal fabric for close-fitting comfort stretch apparel, such as swimwear,
sportswear, lingerie, and even some outerwear types.
Raschel Warp Knitting Machine
initially latch needles were used .
More versatile – number of guide bars up to 16.
Suitable for outer wear and furnishing .
Any type of yarn can be used .
Fabric controlled by high take down tension .
Sinkers hold fabric only when the needles raise .
Fabric pulled at about 160 degree to needle . machines are made in coarser
gauges 24 to 64 ( gauge is defined as number of needles per two inch )
Machines are narrower and comparatively lower speed ( up to 2000 courses per
min )
Warp beams are positioned at the top of the machine .
Advantages :
Due to the simultaneous knit , production rate will be much more higher than the weft knitting.
The yarn is in criss-cross form to the adjacent wale line , so that dimensional stability will be much higher.
Elongation of the fabric will be less.

Applications :
Warp knitted fabric will be used for apparel ,fashion fabric and technical textiles.
raschel KNITTING Process
Raschel knit
Raschel Knit Fabric is a type of Warp knitted fabrics, which are made in a special knitting
machine with yarns from warp beam. The face side of the fabric has slightly inclined vertical
knitting loops whereas the backside of the fabric has inclined horizontal floats. They do not
ravel.Raschel knits have a lacelike, open construction, with a heavy, textured yarn held in
place by a much finer yarn. Raschels can be made in a variety of types, ranging from fragile to
coarse, and usually have limited stretch. Raschel knitting machines produce both flat and
tubular warp knit fabrics that resemble crochet and lace fabrics. Raschel knit material can
contain inlaid yarns in addition to the vertical rows of stitches. The fabrics are similar to
tricot knitting but more open and with a coarser texture. Warp knit fabrics have greater
dimensional stability than weft knit materials and are less likely to sag, nor do they ravel as
easily.

Usage:
Raschel knit fabrics are produced from spun or filament yarns of different weights
and types. Most raschel knits can be identified by their intricate designs, the open-
space look of crochet or lace, and an almost three-dimensional surface effect
design. They are mostly used in sportswear and athleticwear. Raschel Knit Fabric
has good draping qualities and is frequently used as an unlined material for coats,
lingerie and dresses.
WEFT KNITTING
Weft knitting is the simplest method of converting a yarn into fabrics.

Weft knitting is a method of forming a fabric in which the loops are made in
horizontal way from a single yarn and intermeshing of loops take place in a
circular or flat form on a crosswise basis.

In this method each weft thread is fed, more or less, at right-angle to

direction in which fabric is formed. Each course in a weft knit builds upon
the previous knitted course.

Most of the weft knitting is of tubular form. It is possible to knit with only
one thread or cone of yarn, though production demands have resulted in
circular weft knitting machines being manufactured with upto192 threads
(feeders).
WEFT KNITTING MACHINE
Weft Knitting Machines are used to make weft knitted fabrics by just a
single yarn.

Knitting in weft is a more common method than warp knitting.

In Weft knitting, the looms are knitted horizontally in a circular form

from left to right of the fabric.

TYPES OF WEFT KNITTING MACHINE

1.Circular Knitting Machine

2.Straight Bar Knitting Machine

3. Flat Bar Knitting Machine

Straight Bar
Features
Straight bar frames is a specific type of machine having a vertical bar of bearded
needles whose movement is controlled by circular engineering cams attached to
a revolving cam-shaft in the base of the machine.
The length of the machine is divided into a number of knitting heads (sections or
divisions) and each head is capable of knitting a separate but identically-
dimensioned fashion-shaped garment panel.
The needles press their beards against a fixed pressing edge; loop formation prior
to intermeshing is achieved by individually horizontally-moving loop-forming
sinkers, and knock-over occurs when the needles descend below the knock-over
bits.
At either edge of each knitting head, a group of rackably-controlled points
transfer loops to fashion shape the garment panel at the selvedges by widening
or narrowing the knitting width. On completion of the garment panel, it is
pressed-off the needles.

Advantage
High-quality garments as a result of the gentle knitting action
Low fabric tension and fashion shaping.
Reduces the waste of expensive yarn during cutting and is emphasized on the
garments by carefully-positioned fashion marks
Flat Bar Knitting Machine
Features
Flat Bar Knitting machines are most suitable for flat or 3D creations but is also
applicable in creating tubular knits like circular knitting machines.
In this type of fabric knitting machine, the needles are arranged on a straight bar.
The mechanism follows a back and forth movement of the carriage containing
the yarn feeders through a horizontal path.

Advantage
High stitch potential which includes needles selection on one or both beds,
needle-out designs, racked stitches, tubular knitting, striping, loop transfer.
By making use of flat knitting machines, we can also change the width of the
knitting fabric.

Application
Collars
Arm bands
Sweaters
CIRCULAR KNITTING MACHINE
Features
A detector exists on circular knitting machines which detects warps and wefts. It can
supervise behavior of warps or wefts in service real time. When wefts or warps break or
finish, detector can show the direction and stop the machine from operating
automatically.
Tension on warps or wefts can be controlled by machines automatically. The surface of
woven bag is smooth and beautiful.
Micro-electric control. Meters are counted automatically and shown by data.
Intelligent ascension takes place of conventional mechanical dense gear variation of
wefts.
The upper and lower tracks of shuttles in circular knitting machines are handled by
hard chromium plating, highly improving its abrasive resistance.
Frequency conversion of machines is stable.
Circular knitting machines have hyperbola cams, nylon slides and brown box sliders. Oil
pump outside machines force oil-bath for lubrication. Circular knitting machines have
less abrasion and low maintenance costs.

Advantage
Extremely high speeds at which it produces continuous lengths of fabric.
Cost-effective production method for bulk products

Application
Home Textile - carpets, towels, mats
Fashion Clothes -Polo-shirts, T-shirts, scarves, dresses
Sportswear - tops, sports pants, shorts, socks, swimwear, tights.
 Material Flow in Circular Knitting Machine:

The yarn is fed from the yarn package through the yarn guide, yarn tensioner, guide,
feeder to the knitting elements for knitting as shown in the diagram. After the knitting
of fabric, it is wound on to the cloth roller through the take down roller
 PARTS OF CIRCULAR KNITTING MACHINE

Tension Disk: It confronts the tension of the

Creel -Here yarn package are stored and ready to feed in the machine. supply yarn

Inlet and Outlet Stop Motion: It is an important part of

the machine. It stops the machine instantly when a yarn
breaks.
VDQ Pulley: It controls the quality of the product. Altering
the position of t.he tension pulley changes the G.S.M. of the
fabric.

Yarn Guide: It helps the yarn to feed in the feeder.

Pulley Belt: It controls the rotation of the MPF wheel. MPF: It is Mamenger positive feed. It is also an important
part of the machine. It’s give positive feed to the machine

Brush: Its clean the pulley belt

Feeder Ring: It is a ring. Where all feeders are pleased together
 PARTS OF CIRCULAR KNITTING MACHINE

Needle: Its help the yarn to create a loop

Disk Drum: Use in jacquard machine to produce
various types of design

Sinker: It is most important element of the machine. Its

help to loop forming, knocking over and holding down the
Pattern Wheel: Pattern Wheel use in Pai Lung and Auto loop.
Stripe machine because of that that help to produce
various types of design and stripe.

Sinker Ring: Sinker ring is a ring. Where all sinkers

are pleased together.

Feeder: Feeder is help yarn to feed in to the machine.

Cam Box: Where the cam are set horizontally.

Needle Track: Where all Needles is placed together in

Cam: Cam is device s which converts the rotary
a decent design.
machine drive in to a suitable reciprocating action for the
needles and other elements.
 PARTS OF CIRCULAR KNITTING MACHINE

Cylinder: Needle track are situated hear. Expander: To control the width of the knitted fabric.
No distortion of the knitting courses.

Cylinder Balancer: It helps the cylinder to set in a proper alignment. Needle Detector: This part detect the any type of
faults of needles.

Uniwave Lubrication: The Uniwave lubricator Air Gun Nozzle: To feed the yarn; sometimes it is
provides uniform lubrication to needles, cam tracks, used for cleaning purpose.
lifters and other knitting machine components

Adjustable Fan: This part removes lint, hairy fibre

from yarn and others. To clean the dust by air flow.
TYPES OF CIRCULAR KNITTING MACHINE

1.Single Jersey Knitting Machine

2.Double Jersey Knitting Machine

Types of weft knits

weft knits Specialised Weft Knits

Single jersey Intarsia

Rib Knit Jacquard Jerseys
Purl Knit Knitted Terry
Interlock Knit Knitted Velour
Sliver Knit
Fleece
Single jersey/flat knit
Flat or Jersey Knit fabrics have visible flat vertical lines on the front and
dominant horizontal ribs on the back of the fabric. The flat or jersey knit stitch
is used frequently, it is fast, inexpensive, and can be varied to produce fancy
patterned fabrics. The knitting machine used to manufacture single jersey
fabric has just one row of needles, This creates just one layer of fabric. one side
of the fabric is smoother than the other. The material feels soft and light and it
drapes very easily. Single jersey fabric is also very breathable.

Characterized by its considerable stretchiness and close knit, jersey is a

popular fabric for underwear, T-shirts, and other types of garments that you
wear close to your skin. Since it is lightweight, jersey is not remarkably durable
or insulative, but it is ideal as a base layer worn beneath thicker and more
durable clothing. Jersey is highly absorbent, and it is very breathable despite
its fully opaque, close-knit structure. This structure provides jersey with an
attractive drape, and the intensity of this draping effect varies depending on
the material used.
Characterstics

Their front and back faces are different from each other.

Fabrics that are produced in the form of tubes, but can also be cut and used in the form of open width.

Wider widths can be obtained in single jersey fabrics compared to rib and interlock fabrics.

It stretches at approximately the same rate both transversely and longitudinally.

If they are too stretched, their shapes may be distorted.

When used as a garment, it is worse to wrap the body than other weft-oriented knitted fabrics due to their less flexibility.

Single jersey knit fabric knit has less patterning possibilities than other knits.

Since the knitting report is formed on a single needle on a single plate, it is the knitting type with the least amount of yarn spent per unit area.

When cut, curls occur from the sides towards the back of the fabric and from the top and bottom towards the front of the fabric.

They have less tendency to wrinkle.

Manufacturing process

Jersey manufacturers begin by taking cotton, wool, or synthetic yarn and loading it into an
automated knitting machine. The knitting machine then twists and combines yarn to create
the distinctive, close-knit structure of jersey fabric. Once complete, jersey fabric looks like a
latticework of twisted vertical yarns connected by untwisted horizontal yarns. In some cases,
yarn intended for manufacture into jersey garments is dyed prior to the knitting process,
and in other scenarios, textile manufacturers dye fabric once it is finished. Depending on
the material used, textile manufacturers may also apply flame retardants or other finishing
treatments to improve the appearance or durability of jersey fabric.

Applications

Textile manufacturers primarily use jersey fabric to make casual, lightweight garments like T-
shirts and underwear. There are quite a few different types of jersey fabric, however, and
manufacturers might use certain types of jersey for more heavy-duty applications. Jersey is
also a popular choice for athletic wear. While sports uniforms most commonly feature
synthetic fibers these days, many athletic shirts, tank tops, and shorts feature jersey knits.
Applications of jersey fabric mainly remain limited to apparel, but one notable non-apparel
example of a jersey fabric application is bedding. Due to its tight-knit softness, textile
manufacturers commonly use jersey fabric to make bed sheets, pillowcases, and even
blankets.
Rib knit
Rib knit is a type of knit fabric created using two needles that has vertical textured
lines. The vertical ribs are created with a certain number of knit stitches (more
prominent) and a certain number of purl stitches (the groove between the ribs),
repeated multiple times along the width of the fabric (which is usually made and
sold in circular pieces, without any selvedge). Depending on how many knits and
purls, you can have different rib knit fabrics. A 2x2 rib knit will have a sequence of
two knits and two purls.

Ribbed knits have wales or vertical rows of stitches that form ribs on both the face
and the back of the fabric making both sides appear the same. Ribbed knit are
usually 100% cotton, but can also come with spandex and other fiber blends, and
have a natural stretch that make them very useful for cuffs, bands, and necklines.
Rib knits are also popular for use in infant wear and tops and dresses.
Characterstics

more stretch crosswise than lengthwise

it usually recovers pretty well after being stretched.

more elastic then jersey knits

double face or reversible

thicker and heavier

It's stiffer than jersey and less smooth

lies flat without curl

It is form fitting, perfectly hugs the body

Applications
Since Rib knit fabric is more stretchy crosswise and lies flat on one side, this fabric is perfect for making
turtleneck clothes, bottom edges of sweaters, cuffs, and necklines on clothes. It is also excellent in making
mats including rugs and other home furnishings.
Purl knit
Purl Knit Fabric is made by knitting yarn as alternate knit and purl stitch in one
wale of the fabric. The Purl Knit fabric has alternate courses of knit stitch and
purl stitch. The fabric is reversible and identical on the face and back sides of
the fabric. The fabric does not curl and lies flat. It is more stretchable in length
direction. The production speed is generally slow with Purl knits.Therefore, the
cost of kg of the purl knit fabric is the highest among all the knitted fabrics.In
the purl stitch, loops are drawn to opposite sides of the fabric, which, on both
sides, has the appearance of the back of a plain stitch fabric.
Characterstics

Alternative courses are made of all face loops and all back loops. each wale is made of face loop
and back loop in an alternative order

Fabric has horizontal corrugation or rib appearance on the surfaces, i.e. opposite to rib fabric.

Fabric is reversible in appearance and has soft handle.

Fabric has very high extensibility in length direction, making it suitable for kidswear.

Fabric does not curl at the edges because of alternate face and back loop courses.

fabric thickness is theoretically double to that of a plain knit.

Applications
Purl Knit Fabric is the best alternative to knitwear production. Using a purl knit fabric in your
production would avoid the price and overwhelmed demand problems in knitwear production.
Purl Knit Fabrics look the same on both sides of the fabric. Many attractive patterns and designs
can be created with the purl stitch. It is often used in the manufacture of bulky sweaters,
cardigans, pullovers and children’s clothing.
Interlock knit
Interlock knit fabric is a variation of rib knit. Rib knit is a type of
fabric knitted with rows that alternate between being raised and
lowered. But instead of having just one row of stitches, interlock
knit fabric has two rows of stitches.

The rows of stitches are created one behind the other, using two
rows of needles that cross over each other to construct it. Because
of the two rows, interlock knit fabric is known as a double knit
fabric. The rows become “interlocked” as the fabric is knitted. The
interlocked, double rows also create a fabric that is thicker than
regular knit fabric.
Characterstics

easy to work with and comfortable to wear.

It is extremely soft, firm, and absorbent making it ideal for activewear.

interlocks have a great amount of stretch, but the fabric has a good recovery. interlock knit
fabric will return to its original shape after it has been stretched out.

interlock knit prevents runs and will not unravel or curl at the edges.

Applications
Due to the characteristics of interlock knit fabric, it can be used for many different types of clothing.
The fabric is ideal for all temperatures and can be used to make casual or more formal clothing.
Absorbency, thickness, comfort, and softness are factors in determining what interlock knit fabric is
used for. Interlock knit fabric is a popular choice for underwear and pajamas due to its
breathability. It is used for baby clothing due to its softness, hoodies due to its warmth, and t-shirts
and dresses due to its comfort. The absorbency, breathability, and natural stretch also make
interlock knit one of the best fabric choices for sportswear.