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Knit fabric and woven fabric is two of the most common type of fabric for garment.
Knit fabric is made by thread connected to a needle making loops that are interwoven with other loops to make a sheet of fabric. They are relatively elastic, soft, and breathable compared to woven fabrics. Therefore, knits are more suitable for clothing that is worn tight around the skin.
Below is a list of different varieties of knit fabrics we can supply:
Remarks:
One fabric could have many names for the different producers. There is no right or wrong.
Below listed applications are just examples. Fabrics don’t have to be used for certain applications. As long as it fits your design, it’s suitable.
Interlock stitch Knits are variations of rib stitch knits. The front and back of interlocks are the same. These fabrics are usually heavier and thicker than regular rib knit fabrics unless used with finer yarns. The interlocking of stitches prevents runs and produces apparel fabrics that do not ravel or curl at the edges.
underwears
The front side of french terry fabric is just plain fabric while the back side is thread loops. French Terry has loops or piles on one side only. The piles of the French Terry are much shorter when compared to usual Terry. If you split the french terry’s threads and brush them finely, then you get polar fleece fabric.
T-Shirts fabrics
Rib Stitch Knits have stitches drawn to both sides of the fabric, which produces columns of wales on both the front and back of the fabric. Rib stitch produces fabrics that have excellent elasticity. This fabric is regularly used in making collars, cuffs, and hems, but relatively delicate RIB fabric is also used for making large clothing articles.
For collars /cuffs /hems
The texture of the front and back of this fabric is different. The side with a straight, neat texture is generally called the front. Single jersey fabric is usually thinner and softer. Plain single jersey fabrics are used for most T-shirts, top and underwear. Pique single jersey fabrics are used for comfy polo shirts. Baby french terry single jersey fabrics are good for Autumn/Winter clothing. When using artificial and elastic materials, this type of knit can be an extremely elastic fabric for pants.
For Polo or T-Shirts
Knitted Velour are Pile jersey fabrics having soft protruding fibers on the fabric surface. Like knit terry, they are also made of an additional set of yarns making pile loops on the fabric surface. However, in Velour, these pile loops are sheared evenly and brushed. They are used in luxurious apparels like jackets, blouses, dresses etc.
Apparels /Decors
100% polyester crushed velour fabric usually have two tone color after crushed the fabric sureface.
Decors fabrics
100% polyester warp knitted jacquard velour fabric used for sofa or chair cover, upholstery or decoration.
Chaircover or Decors
knit velour fabrics with embossed designs for apparels or decoration.
For Apparels or Decors
Fleece is a type of weft insertion jersey. Weft insertion fabrics are weft knitted fabrics in which an additional yarn is inserted for each course. When the insertion yarn forming piles are sheared and napped, it is called Fleece. They are usually made of Cotton, Cotton/Polyester, Wool, and Acrylic. End Uses include jackets, dresses, sportswear, and sweaters.
For Garments/ Hometex
It is Pile jersey fabric. Unlike Velour fabric, this fabric is characterized by the longer and denser piles on the fabric surface. It is made of special circular knitting machines in which the surface fibers imitating fur are attached to the fabric, by means of knitting sliver along with base yarn making the fabric. Animal printed sliver knit fabrics are popularly used as imitation fur fabrics. They are widely used in making jackets and coats.
For Jackets/ Coats
100% polyester or acrylic faux lamb fleece bonded fabrics.
For Garments/ Hometex
100% cotton or polyester terry ant fleece fabric.
For Garments
Warp knits are stronger than weft knits. Warp knits without spandex (elastic materials) are often used for underwear or athletic shorts. And tricots with elastic materials are often used for swimsuits, compression leggings, and tights.
For Sportswears
It has many names – pont de roma, ponte roma, ponte di roma, punto di rome… Comparatively dense, but also slightly elastic. It is often used for making dress, pants and suits, as it hold shape nicely.
For Garments
This fabric has a relatively hard layer of a mono-filament fabric in between the two sheets of normal fabric. This makes it feel like there is a foam layer between the two outer layers. It is commonly used for bra or sports bra. Also called Scuba fabric, spacer fabric, spacer foam fabric, air mesh fabric.
For Backpack Luggage
Net fabrics are knitted with monofilament threads and has no elasticity. It is most used for mosquito nets, bed curtain, or tents. The sari of traditional Indian clothing uses net fabric.
For Mosquito Nets
100% cotton or Polyester Spandex Crochet Jacquard Fabric for women's wear, table cloth or decors.
Women's wear
100% polyester knitted microfiber ultra-suede fabrics for bedclothes, curtains, drapes or decoration.
For Upholstery
Bird’s eye is a double knit fabric with a combination of tuck stitches along with knitting stitches. The tuck stitch creates interesting eyelet or hole effect on the fabric surface resembling a bird’s eye. The fabric may be made with designs having eyelets. They are a popular clothing fabric, especially women’s wear.
Clothing fabrics
Organza
Voile
Chiffon
Metallic
Filmed
Paillette
Tulle
Styles / Pattern of Knit Fabrics: