Circular knit
Also known as: Tubular knit
Knit fabric produced as endless tubular material on circular knitting machines; standard production for jersey, interlock, pique.
Description
Circular knit is a category of knits produced on circular knitting machines: needles sit in one or more rotating cylinders and form loops continuously, so an endless tube is created. Production is highly economical, with high output between 1 and 40 kg of fabric per hour depending on gauge.
Types are single-cylinder machines (for single jersey, pique, slub jersey), double-cylinder machines (interlock, double rib) and structure circular machines (jacquard, terry, rib). Gauges E12 to E32 (needles per inch). Diameters typically 20-38 inch for standard apparel fabrics.
Advantage: very high productivity, economical for basic apparel. Disadvantage: tubular fabric must be slit open and laid flat, causing creases and small water marks. Circular knit is the basis for T-shirts, polos, sports shirts, dresses, underwear — practically the whole mass knitwear industry. Distinction: flat knit (on flatbed machines) is used for sweaters and cardigans.
Properties
| Weave type | All knit weaves |
|---|---|
| Thread density | E12-E32 |
| Handle | Variable (jersey to pique) |
| Use | T-shirts, polos, underwear |
Related product categories
Sources & references
2- Wikipedia: Rundstrickmaschine Wikipedia — Freie Enzyklopädie https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rundstrickmaschine
- Textile Institute textileinstitute.org https://www.textileinstitute.org/
