Construction Methods

Question 0

What are the stages of the knitting cycle of a latch needle

Answer 0

Running, clearing, feeding, loop pulling, knock over

Question 1

What does the sinker bar do on he machine

Answer 1

Moves forward during the process to hold he fabric down

Question 2

Two main types of warp knitting

Answer 2

Tricot and raschel

Question 3

Why tricot

Answer 3

Good elasticity
Fast production
Crease resistant
Good drapeability

Question 4

Raschall knit, why?

Answer 4

Similar to tricot
Greater design diversity
More texture possibility
Open structure

Question 5

What’s the difference between weft knitting and warp knitting?

Answer 5

Weft; neighbouring loops of one course are created from the Same yarn - inter loops along the course direction

Warp; neighbouring loops created from many yarns
Interloops downward

Question 6

What are the primary weaving motions

Answer 6

Shedding 
Filling insertion 
Beat up 
Take up 
Let off

Question 7

Limitations of shuttle weaving?

Answer 7

Excessive noise and vibration
Weighs 0.5kg a lot of energy wasted accelerating it access
Increased number of weaving stoppages replacing yarn

Question 8

3 factors effecting lint quality

Answer 8

Gauge size
Yarn choice
Stitch size