Jacquard knit
Also known as: Knitted jacquard, Pattern knit
Patterned knit with computer-controlled yarn selection — complex motifs, logos and graphics knitted in.
Description
Jacquard knit refers to multi-colour or structured pattern knitting in which every needle is electronically controlled individually. The principle goes back to Joseph Marie Jacquard (1804), whose punched-card control was originally developed for looms. In modern circular and flat knitting machines from Stoll or Shima Seiki, control is realised via computer-driven electromagnets that select thousands of needles per second.
Two basic types are distinguished: knit jacquard (multi-colour patterns with yarn changes — unused colours are either woven in or carried as floats on the reverse) and structural jacquard (single-colour but with raised reliefs from alternating bindings). Base materials: cotton, wool, merino, polyester; gauges 12-24; weights 220-450 g/m².
Uses: industrially produced Fair-Isle looks, company logos in corporate sweaters, brand patterns (Missoni zigzag), sports jerseys, premium sports socks. Care depends on material, usually 30-40 °C, turn inside out.
Properties
| Technique | Electronic needle selection (Stoll / Shima Seiki) |
|---|---|
| Material base | Cotton, wool, merino, polyester |
| Fabric weight (typ.) | 220-450 g/m² |
| Application | Pattern sweaters, corporate logos, sport socks |
Related product categories
Sources & references
2- Wikipedia: Jacquard machine Wikipedia — Freie Enzyklopädie https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacquard_machine
- Wikipedia: Knitting Wikipedia — Freie Enzyklopädie https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knitting
