What Types Of Warp Knitted Fabrics Are There?

Warp knitted fabrics are divided into two major categories:
One is Raschel fabric, which is mainly characterized by larger flower shapes, rough cloth surface and many holes. It is mainly used as decorative fabric;
The second is tricot fabric, which has a fine surface and few colors, but has a high output. It is mainly used for covering fabrics and printed fabrics. This type of fabric is mostly used for chemical fiber filaments, otherwise the production efficiency is extremely low.
It is often made of polyester, nylon, vinylon, polypropylene and other synthetic filaments as raw materials. It can also be woven with cotton, wool, silk, linen, chemical fiber and their blended yarns as raw materials. It has the advantages of good longitudinal dimensional stability, stiff fabric, small detachment, no curling, and good air permeability. However, its lateral extension, elasticity and softness are not as good as weft knitted fabrics. There are mainly the following types:
1. Polyester warp knitted fabric: The fabric surface is flat, bright in color, and can be divided into thick and thin types. The thin ones are mainly used as fabrics for shirts and skirts; the medium and thick ones can be used as fabrics for men's and women's clothing, windbreakers, tops, suits, trousers, etc.;
2. Warp knitted fleece fabric: Mainly used as winter coats, windbreakers, tops, trousers and other fabrics for men and women. The fabric has good drape, is easy to wash, quick-drying, and does not need to be ironed. However, static electricity accumulates during use and it is easy to absorb dust;
3. Warp knitted mesh fabric: The texture of the mesh fabric is light and thin, has good elasticity and breathability, and feels smooth and soft. It is mainly used as summer shirt fabric for men and women;
4. Warp knitted velvet fabric: The surface has dense piles, feels thick, plump, soft, elastic, and has good warmth retention. It is mainly used as winter clothing and children's clothing fabrics;
5. Warp knitted terry fabric: This kind of fabric has a plump and thick feel, a firm and thick body, good elasticity, hygroscopicity, and warmth retention. The terry structure is stable and has good wearing properties. It is mainly used for sportswear and lapel T-shirts. , pajamas, children's clothing and other fabrics.