warp knitting

Noun

Meaning

warp knitting (uncountable)

A method of knitting in which the yarn zigzags along the length of the fabric, following adjacent columns ("wales") of knitting, rather than a single row ("course").

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Related terms

weft knitting

Examples

Guilford Europe (former Guilford Kapwood), at Somercotes, makes fabric ( warp knitting ) for sports clothing and automotive products, and have been owned by Lear Corporation since 2012. Source: Internet

By contrast, in warp knitting, one yarn is required for every wale. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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