What are the types of knitted fabrics

1、 Classified by purpose

Knitted fabrics can be divided into two types based on their usage: underwear fabrics and outerwear fabrics. The characteristics of underwear fabric are fitting, elastic, comfortable, easy to move, good softness, good moisture absorption and breathability, and good wrinkle resistance. However, the fabric is prone to detachment, poor dimensional stability, and is prone to snagging, pilling, and pilling. The varieties include flat knitting, mesh fabric, double ribbed, single ribbed, plush, etc. The characteristics of outerwear fabric are firmness, wear resistance, low shrinkage rate, easy washing, and high elasticity

2、 Classified by production process

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1. Weft knitted fabric

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The weft knitted fabric adopts a flat needle structure, with variations in flat needle structure, ribbed flat needle structure, double ribbed flat needle structure, jacquard structure, loop structure, etc. It is woven on various weft knitting machines and can be formed with at least one yarn. However, in order to improve production efficiency, multiple yarns are generally used for weaving

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2. Warp knitted fabric

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A warp knitted fabric cannot be formed with a single yarn. It requires multiple yarns to form loops along the longitudinal order of the fabric surface in order to be made. This is because a single yarn can only form a chain like structure composed of one loop. Warp knitted fabrics have advantages such as good longitudinal stability, firm fabric, low shedding, no curling, and good breathability. However, their lateral extension, elasticity, and softness are not as good as those of weft knitted fabrics

3、 Classify according to production materials

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1. Polyester color woven knitted fabric

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Polyester color woven knitted fabric is made of dyed low elastic polyester silk as raw material, configured with different colors according to design requirements, and woven into flower patterns of 3-6 colors or even more using jacquard weave. Common flower patterns include stripes, grids, flowers, figures, animals, landscapes, geometric patterns, etc. The fabric has a bright and beautiful color, harmonious color matching, tight and thick texture, clear weaving patterns, strong woolen texture, and a style similar to woolen tweed. Mainly used for men's and women's tops, suits, windbreakers, vests, skirts, cotton jacket fabrics, children's clothing, etc

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2. Polyester knitted labor fabric

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Polyester knitted labor fabric, also known as polyester knitted denim fabric, is made from low elasticity polyester yarn. One thicker thread is dyed in navy blue, while the other thinner thread is dyed in natural white. It is woven with jacquard weave, and the surface of the fabric is sandwiched with uniform and small natural color dots in navy blue. This type of fabric is tight and thick, firm and wear-resistant, firm and elastic. If the raw material is core-spun yarn containing spandex, it can be woven into elastic knitted denim fabric, which has better elasticity. Mainly used for men's and women's tops and pants

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3. Polyester knitted wick fabric

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The polyester knitted wick fabric is made of low elastic polyester filament and woven with a variable double ribbed weave. During weaving, 1-2 stitches are drawn every few longitudinal coils, resulting in uneven and uneven straight stripes on the fabric surface. The thickness of the stripes can be determined according to requirements. This type of fabric has distinct bumps and bumps, a thick and full texture, and good elasticity and warmth retention. Mainly used as fabric for men's and women's jackets, suits, windbreakers, children's clothing, etc

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4. Polyester covered cotton knitted fabric

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Polyester covered cotton knitted fabric is a double ribbed composite polyester cotton interwoven fabric. It uses polyester yarn to weave the fabric on the front and cotton yarn to weave the fabric on the back, and connects the front and back through loops. After dyeing, the fabric is used to make shirts, jackets, and sportswear fabrics. This fabric is firm, wrinkle resistant, durable, and breathable on the close fitting side, making it soft and comfortable