Warp vs Weft Knitting. Knitting is a process of forming fabric by intermeshing loops using a single set of yarn. Knitting is classified into two types; Warp knitting and Weft Knitting.
Before knowing the comparison/ difference/ distinction between Warp and weft Knitting we must know about both of them.
Warp vs Weft Knitting
Weft Knitting: Weft knitting is a method of forming a fabric by knitting in which the loops are made in a horizontal way from a single yarn and the intermeshing of loops takes place on a course-wise basis.
Warp Knitting: Warp Knitting is a method of forming a fabric by knitting in which the loops are made in a vertical way along the length of the fabric from each yarn and the intermeshing of loops takes place on a wale-wise basis.
Difference Between Warp Knitting and Weft Knitting:
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SL No. |
Warp Knitting |
Weft Knitting |
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01 |
Here, the used yarn runs in the horizontal direction. |
Here the used yarn runs in the vertical direction. |
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02 |
Warp knitting is elastic to the length. |
This type of knitting is elastic to the width. |
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03 |
It has less shrinkage than weft knitting. |
It has higher shrinkage than warp knitting. |
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04 |
Used yarns are supplied from the beam. |
Here, used yarns are supplied from the cone. |
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05 |
Warp knitted fabric is too much perfect for the dry wash. |
Weft knitted fabric is perfect for hand wash. |
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06 |
Warp knitting is suitable for producing coarse fabric. |
This type of knitting is perfect for producing thin fabric. |
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07 |
Here, the loops are produced to the length of the fabric. |
Here, the loops are produced to the width of the fabric. |
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08 |
Elasticity is less for warp knitted fabric. |
Higher elasticity for weft knitted fabric. |
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09 |
More courses are required for each pattern raw. |
Here, the course is equal to the pattern. |
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10 |
Here, at least one yarn is required for each knitting needle. |
Here, any number of knitting needles is required for one yarn. |
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11 |
It’s easy to produce any kind of fabric design by using the warp knitting process. |
It’s tough to produce any kind of fabric design by using this knitting process. |