Pros And Cons Of Knitted Fabrics

Question 1

Benefits of short machine set up times?

Answer 1

• design ideas can be tested quickly
• short production runs can be effective
• fast reaction to fabric/garment orders is possible
• labour input can be minimised thus reducing costs

Question 2

Why is having some form of individual needle selection good?

Answer 2

-different types of stitch can be produced on different needles, allowing colour or texture patterns to be knitted but at increasing costs

Question 3

Other pros of weft knitting are?

Answer 3

• most machines can knit a range or yarn and all fibre types
• fabrics are comfy to wear and comfort to body well
• fabrics can often recover their shape after laundering

Question 4

What are the cons of knitted fabrics? (6)

Answer 4

• some fabrics prone to spiral it’s
• fabrics are generally not dimensionally stable
• may be prone to laddering
• unbalanced structures can curl at the edges
• not as strong or durable as woven or warp knitted fabrics made from similar fibres/yarns
• not normally wind or water resistant