Warp-knitted fabric
Also known as: Warp knit, Tricot warp knit
Knitted fabric in which every warp thread forms its own loop — run resistant and dimensionally stable.
Description
Warp knit is a knitted fabric that, unlike weft knit, is not made from a single weft yarn but from many parallel warp threads. Each needle works with its own thread, so the loops interlock diagonally. The main machines are tricot and Raschel machines; gauges range from 22 to 32.
The structure is denser, smoother and significantly more run-resistant than weft knit. Warp knits can be varied with tricot, charmeuse, Milanese or Atlas bindings. Weights range from 60 g/m² (lingerie tricot) through 150-250 g/m² (apparel) to 400 g/m² (technical textiles). Materials: polyester, polyamide, elastane, cotton.
Uses: sports jerseys, lingerie, linings, mesh, curtains, technical textiles, car seats. The great advantage is the combination of stretch and dimensional stability — warp knit drapes more heavily, distorts less and does not run like a stocking. Care depends on material, usually 30-40 °C gentle.
Properties
| Thread system | Parallel warp threads, many spools |
|---|---|
| Fabric weight (typ.) | 60-400 g/m² |
| Structure | Run resistant, diagonally interlocked |
| Application | Sports, lingerie, linings, technical |
Related product categories
Sources & references
2- Wikipedia: Warp knitting Wikipedia — Freie Enzyklopädie https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warp_knitting
- Wikipedia: Knitted fabric Wikipedia — Freie Enzyklopädie https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knitted_fabric
