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What Is Sportswear Knitted Fabric?

Dec,26 2022

Sportswear knitted fabric is a type of knitted textile used to make sportswear. Knitted fabrics are generally made with a high percentage of polyester and spandex. These two fabrics give the garment a lot of stretch, making it suitable for any body shape. In addition, they are breathable and highly resistant to water vapor and heat, making them ideal for use in all types of sports.
Jersey VS Double Knit
If you're looking for knitted fabrics to make activewear, you'll find a variety to choose from. These include single jersey, double jersey and double jersey. You can choose one to meet your specific needs. Knit texture provides a wrinkle-resistant, moisture-wicking feel.
Single jersey is often used in sports T-shirts, leggings and other casual wear. It is made with a single row of pins. This fabric is more stable than knitted fabrics with knits and backstitches and can be made from any type of fiber.
Double knit is made from two sets of yarns. This fabric is more stable and less stretchy than a single knit. However, it retains its shape better than a jersey.
This type of fabric has fine ribs arranged lengthwise and is double faced. Depending on the type of fiber, this fabric may be made of rayon, polyester, or nylon.
Another fabric is Rachel fabric, which is an openwork knit fabric. It produces a lace-like pattern.
Knitted fabrics can be found in the healthcare and aerospace industries. They are a great option for form-fitting clothing. Their flexibility makes them ideal for formal wear and sportswear.
Jerseys are the most popular knitted fabric. It is made by weaving a series of coils and the spaces between the threads. Depending on the fiber, it can be thickly piled or delicately openworked.
Ribbed and Interlock Structured Knit Fabric with Higher Stretch (%) Polyester-Spandex Blend
A knitted fabric is a fabric constructed from a series of loops of yarn. These fabrics are very breathable, wrinkle resistant and stretchy. They are machine washable and do not require ironing. In addition, they are very soft to the touch.
Many studies have been conducted to investigate the properties of knitted fabrics. One of the studies looked at the elastic recovery properties of knitted sportswear. Another study investigated the compression properties of stretchable knitted fabrics. However, it should be noted that these studies need to be replicated.
The elastic properties of double-knit cotton fabrics were also studied. The effect of heat and humidity on the recovery properties of fabrics was studied. A variety of knitted fabrics were used in the study, including jersey, interlock and rib knits.
A comparative study of knitted fabrics with plain structure and polyester-spandex blends showed that the latter had better recovery values. In addition, the study also found that the thickness of the knitted fabric depends on the type of fiber.
In the comparison of recovery values after 1 hour, the longitudinal stretch properties of sportswear knitted fabrics showed significant differences. It shows that ribbed and interlock structure knits have higher stretch (%) polyester-spandex blends.
Various studies have been conducted to determine the relationship between heat resistance and fabric structural properties. Fabric construction affects a garment's comfort, performance, efficiency and durability.
Some basic structural parameters of knitted fabrics include vertical and horizontal density, mass per unit area, air permeability and moisture wicking properties. These factors play an important role in the thermal performance of clothing.
To study the influence of these factors, several types of knitted fabrics were produced and their thermal properties were measured. For example, use cotton/PAN blends, microdenier polyester and viscose yarns. To determine the thermal properties of these knitted fabrics, the water vapor resistance and heat resistance of the samples were first measured.
Water vapor resistance is measured at 35 degrees Celsius. Thermal resistance is determined by measuring the mass per unit area of the sample. Heat resistance measurements of knitted samples are shown.
Breathability is also a key factor affecting the comfort of clothing. It depends on the type of fiber and the structure of the fabric. Tightly structured fabrics tend to block more air and therefore provide better temperature regulation.
The highest thermal resistance of a single relief structure is achieved. The second highest is double jersey construction. However, biplane construction is less breathable than monopiqué and monoplane constructions.
The heat resistance of the two knitted samples was moderate. This can be attributed to the presence of air between the loops. As the loop gets longer, the thermal resistance decreases.
If you are designing a new sportswear, you need to have a good understanding of the water vapor resistance of knitted fabrics. The vapor resistance of fabrics is an important factor affecting the comfort, durability and performance of sportswear.
The water vapor movement and permeability of fabrics depends on the structure of the fabric. It is influenced by its surface density, density distribution and yarn material composition.
The water vapor permeability of the fabric is expressed as mg/cm2*h. The water vapor penetration of a fabric can vary depending on the difference in relative humidity between the two sides of the fabric.
To assess the water vapor resistance of fabrics, we used an internationally standardized test, the sweat-resistant hot plate. The test is performed under steady state conditions. Use porous sintered metal plates to simulate perspiration from human skin.
The breathability of sportswear knitted fabrics is a key factor in ensuring the comfort of the wearer. It helps transport moisture from the skin to the environment. It also plays an important role in heat transfer. Therefore, it is very important to design and produce fabrics with high air permeability.
Breathability is measured by a device that measures the speed at which air leaves a textile. The unit has a constant differential pressure that ensures the flow is normal to the sample surface.
In this study, the air permeability of eight polyester knitted fabrics with different proportions of elastic yarns was examined. Average of ten independent measurements. These results indicate that the elastane content of knitted fabrics has a significant effect on its air permeability.
The thickness of the fabric is another parameter that has a great influence on the air permeability of the sample. Fabrics without elastane are more breathable than fabrics with elastane.
The structure of knitted fabrics has an effect on breathability and heat resistance. Constructions woven with wool/PAN blended yarns have the highest permeability.

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