What is the difference between knit fabrics and woven fabrics?

Woven fabric

The oldest method of forming fabric from yarn.The fabric is composed of two groups of perpendicular yarns interwoven at a 90 degree angle.The longitudinal yarns are called warp yarns and the transverse yarns are called weft yarns.Fabric structure:Different fabric patterns and structures can be formed by controlling the weft through the warp.This change is called fabric texture,which is the common plain,twill, satin.These three are the simplest fabrics,and other complex patterns are variations from these three forms.

Plain

The fabric formed by interweaving warp and weft is called plain weave.Plain weave is the simplest of all fabric structures.

Twill

Tissue that is continuously slanted through tissue points (or weft tissue points) is called twill tissue.The surface of a twill fabric has a diagonal grain formed by a weave point (or weft point).

Satin

The single,discontinuous meridional (or weft) points are evenly distributed in the circulation of the organization,such organization is called satin organization.The surface of the fabric is presented with long floating thread (or weft floating thread),so the surface of the fabric is glossy,soft and lubricated.

Change organization

It's a combination of these three basic organizational changes.Mountain twill

Complex organization:

Including double fabric (woven into thick flannelette,cotton pile blanket, etc.),pilling fabric (such as corduroy fabric),towel fabric (towel fabric),double fabric (towel fabric) and gauze fabric.

Features and uses

The main feature of woven fabrics is that there is warp and weft.When the warp and weft material,yarn count and density of the fabric are different,the fabric presents anisotropy,and different interweaving rules and finishing conditions can form different appearance styles.The main advantages of woven fabric are stable structure,flat cloth surface,drapes generally do not appear drooping phenomenon,suitable for various cutting methods.Woven fabrics are suitable for a variety of dyeing and finishing methods.In general, prints and jacquard patterns are more detailed than knitwear,knitting and felt fabrics.There are a wide variety of fabrics.As a garment fabric, good washing resistance,can be refurbished,dry cleaning and a variety of finishing, is widely used in clothing.

Knitted fabric

Composed of coils as the basic unit,the coils are interlocking with each other to form woven fabrics.The process of yarn forming coils can be carried out horizontally or vertically.Horizontal weaving is called weft weaving fabric,while longitudinal weaving is called warp weaving fabric.Organization structure:knitted fabrics also have corresponding organization structure,including basic organization:plain stitch organization,rib organization,and double reverse organization;Change of tissue:change of flat stitch tissue,double rib tissue,etc. Color organization, etc.

Flat stitch

It is composed of a continuous unit coil in one-way and each other.

Rib tissue:

It is composed of positive and negative longitudinal coils in a certain form.

Biconversal structure

The front and back coils are arranged alternately.

Features and uses

Knitted fabric soft texture,in addition to having good wrinkle resistance and air permeability,but also has greater extensibility and elasticity,suitable for underwear,tights and sportswear.Knitted fabric in the change of structure and improve the dimensional stability, also can be made underwear,outerwear,socks,gloves,hats, bed sheets,bedspread,curtains,mosquito nets,carpets,lace and other clothing,life and decoration cloth. In addition,it is also widely used in industry,agriculture and medical and health fields.