Different Warp Knitted Fabric Structure
Different Warp Knitted Fabric Structure
Different Warp Knitted Fabric Structure
Warp Knitting :
Overlap is a length of
yarn in a warp knitted
fabric that has been
placed over the needle
during loop formation.
Underlap is a length of
yarn in a warp knitted
fabric that connects
two overlaps in
consecutive courses.
Basic overlap and underlap
variation
All guide bar lapping
movements are
composed of one or
more of the following five
lapping variations:
a) Closed lap- an overlap
followed by an underlap
in the opposite direction.
b) Open lap- an overlap
followed by an underlap
in the same direction.
Basic overlap and underlap
variation
c) Open lap- only overlaps and
no underlaps.
d) laying-in- only underlaps and
no overlaps.
e) Miss-lapping- neither overlaps
nor underlaps
Basic lapping movements or
Basic stitches in warp knitting
Pillar or Chain Stitch :
A pillar stitch which produces
a vertical chain of
consecutively knitted loops on
the same needle from the
same yarn.
The pillar lapping movement
can be open, closed or can
be a combination of closed
and open laps.
Basic lapping movements or
Basic stitches in warp knitting
Pillar or Chain Stitch :
Having no sideways underlaps.
The yarn consumption of a chaining
guide bar is relatively very small.
The construction is very stable in
lengthwise.
Basic lapping movements or
Basic stitches in warp knitting
Tricot Stitch ( 1 and 1 lapping
movement ) :
Tricot stitch is a stitch formed of
one warp; the tricot loops are
disposed in an alternate order in
two adjacent wales.
This tricot may be formed of
closed, open or alternate closed
and open loops; the links in tricot
are seen on the back.
Basic lapping movements or
Basic stitches in warp knitting
Tricot Stitch ( 1 and 1 lapping
movement ) :
It consumes more yarn than a
chaining one.
However, the amount is still
relatively small.
The construction is flexible, light.
It is very popular in the
production of two guide bar
fabrics.
Basic lapping movements or
Basic stitches in warp knitting
Cord Stitch ( 2 and 1 lapping
movement ) :
It is knitted from a one warp
system and the loops are
formed by one yarn inturn in
adjacent courses, every two
wales.
The longer shagging
movement causes the yarn
to lie more horizontally in the
fabric, thus increasing the
widthwise stability.
Basic lapping movements or
Basic stitches in warp knitting
Cord Stitch ( 2 and 1 lapping
movement ) :
The guide bar consumes
more yarn so that
the fabric is heavier and
has a better covering factor
Basic lapping movements or
Basic stitches in warp knitting
Atlas Stitch :
Atlas stitch normally means
Tricot Atlas. There are
various types of Atlas-
Tricot Atlas- 2 course Tricot
Atlas, 3 course, 5 course
Tricot Atlas, etc.
Cord type Atlas
Satin type Atlas
Velvet type Atlas.
Basic lapping movements or
Basic stitches in warp knitting
Atlas Stitch :
Tricot structure
2. Locknit Structure
Satin fabric
Sharkskin Fabric
Queens cord
Learning outcomes