Improvement of Elastic Property of Circular Weft Knit Three-Thread Fleece Fabric by Changing Stitch Length

Abstract

The market demand for three-thread fleece fabric is increasing steadily due to its soft and bulky texture. Garments made from knitted fleece fabric, such as sweaters and jackets, are generally used for outdoor wear, especially in the winter season because of their warmth, moisture, and absorption properties. However, the elastic properties of three-thread fleece fabric is reduced significantly after the raising operation. This study aimed to increase the elastic recovery of three-thread fabric by changing the stitch length during the manufacturing process in industrial-scale production. The results showed that by varying the stitch length, the elastic recovery was improved by around 9%. Hence, the developed method can be used in textile knitting industries to improve the elastic recovery of fleece fabric.

Evaluation of physical and mechanical characteristics of three-thread fleece knit fabric for their structural changes

“…Double tuck and 3-butt diagonal 3-TFL fabric have a tighter tuck density than the other two in the design. More closed dense loops cannot be distorted in both wale-wise and course-wise direction [ 6 ] . On the other hand, Straight and 4-butt diagonal 3-TFL showed less weight , stitches are less densely made in the structure and showed higher spirality, consequently for loose structure.…”

“…On the other hand, the raising operation significantly decreases the fleece fabric's elasticity. Moreover, extensibility and elastic recovery are little affected by knit and binder yarn stitch length [ 6 ].…”

An approach to improve the elasticity of rib fabric through mechanical and chemical finishing

“…A good elastic fabric shows good dimensional stability [2,3]. Knit fabrics with a desirable elasticity are suitable for manufacturing apparel like compressor garments, sports apparel like swimwear, and athletic and active wear [4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18]. Three types of knit fabric such as single jersey, rib and interlock are popular throughout the world based on their end use.…”