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How to get the accurate stretchability of fabric knitted
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What is the difference in the knit and woven fabric structure?
Knit fabrics can shrink or extend if a rib construction, have nap, have ribs/wales and are generally more elastic along the course. Woven fabric is interlaced sets of yarn that are not very elastic.
Are woven fabrics more fire resistance than knitted fabrics?
No. The only fabrics that are fire resistant are fabrics that are marked fire resistant. Whether the fabric is woven or a knit has nothing to do with the fire resistance.
Are woven fabrics better for summer or winter?
If you're referring to temperature and breathability, woven is not necessarily cooler than knit. The breathability depends more on the type of fiber (natural fabrics versus synthetic fabrics), and less on how it is constructed (woven fabrics versus knit fabrics).Fabrics that are "cool" and breathable are:linencotton (especially seersucker)rayonlightweight woolsilkThese are all natural fabrics, and can be either woven or knit. For example, a cotton shirt could be woven (such as a button-down shirt), or knit (such as a t-shirt).And if by "cool" you mean trendy or attractive....well, that's up to you. Both woven and knit come in cool prints and colors. :)
Is silk chiffon a woven fabric?
Silk chiffon is a sheer, lightweight woven fabric. It is popular in scarves, lingerie, blouses, and more.
Are woven boxers more comfortable than knit boxers?
Many men prefer knit boxers. Men prefer Different boxers in different seasons. Woven in summer and knit in winter. You should try the two yourself and see what you like
What is salvage in sewing?
I think you mean "selvage". That is the raw edge of the woven fabric. When you buy a length of fabric, selvage refers to the edge NOT cut. Some fabrics have a more finished selvage edge than others, for example velvet versus cotton knit.
What is knit and woven?
The difference in woven and knit garments lies in the construction of the fabrics. The knit garment is tougher and better able to withstand wear, but the woven garment has the ability to be more versatile in it's construction. The woven garment is the most common in clothing construction. Because of the ability to cut the material and shape it by means of sewing, it is far more popular in the garment industry. Material made by weaving is thinner as a rule and is not prone to raveling in handling. This allows the garment maker to cut shapes that are not ordinarily available to the knitted garment. Garments made by this method can be embellished by any number of add on items such as buttons, woven in patterns, or different types of lace and contrasting materials sewn to the fabric. The knitted garment is softer and more supple because its thread is treated differently. Knitted is produced by using needles to pull threads up through the preceding threads to produce fabric. Items such as sweaters and stockings are made by the knitting method and will readily "give" in response to pressure of the body. The disadvantage to the knit garment is that it is easily damaged by pulling of one thread in the garment which will distort or even destroy the garment. Examples of this problem is seen by the "run" in stockings and "pulls" in a sweater. For a more complete look at the material construction of the two methods, see the links.
How does knitted fabric differ from cloth?
The term cloth generally refers to woven fabric that is formed with a warp and the weft, threads running side to side and up to down. Knitted fabric is formed by a series of interlocking loops and it is more flexible or stretches more than woven fabric.
What is the difference between kniting and woven?
Woven fabric is usually done on a loom by weaving threads of fabric together to make a full piece. The problem is the edges are usually free unless you sew along them to secure them in place. Also because of the way it's made it's only stretchy on the bias meaning in a diagonal direction. Knit fabric however is done by knitting threads together so instead of the threads being perpendicular like in the woven fabric they're actually integrated into each other by forming loops. This allows knitted fabric to be stretched in any direction since it's much looser than woven fabric.
Is linen a good choice for dining chairs?
Linen material is loosely woven and so it stretches. You would be better off using a more tightly woven fabric.
What is another name for the selvage on woven fabric?
The "selvage" is the lengthwise finished edges of a woven fabric. One of the selvages is frequently white, with the name of the fabric, designer, and manufacturer stamped onto it. The opposite selvage is also a woven edge but includes the fabric design. These edges should be removed and not included in piecing as they are woven more tightly and shrink differently than the rest of the fabric. The width of the fabric between the selvage edges is usually 44" or 54", depending on the fabric manufacturer. One popular trend in quilting is to cut the printed selvage edge from the length of the fabric and use it in "string" block patterns, creating colorful patterns that include the text and color test dots from the printed selvage edges
Can jersey knit fabric shrink?
Yes, jersy knit fabric can and will shrink due to the simple fact that it is a knit. So the next question should be how much? For that the amount of shrinkage may vary depending on the quality of the material purchased. While 1/2"-1" would probably be considered average, textile manufacturers have seen shrinkage of up to 3" or more on larger yardages.
