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:
SL No. | Warp Knitting | Weft Knitting |
01 | Here, the used yarn runs in the horizontal direction. | Here the used yarn runs in the vertical direction. |
02 | Warp knitting is elastic to the length. | This type of knitting is elastic to the width. |
03 | It has less shrinkage than weft knitting. | It has higher shrinkage than warp knitting. |
04 | Used yarns are supplied from the beam. | Here, used yarns are supplied from the cone. |
05 | Warp knitted fabric is too much perfect for the dry wash. | Weft knitted fabric is perfect for hand wash. |
06 | Warp knitting is suitable for producing coarse fabric. | This type of knitting is perfect for producing thin fabric. |
07 | Here, the loops are produced to the length of the fabric. | Here, the loops are produced to the width of the fabric. |
08 | Elasticity is less for warp knitted fabric. | Higher elasticity for weft knitted fabric. |
09 | More courses are required for each pattern raw. | Here, the course is equal to the pattern. |
10 | Here, at least one yarn is required for each knitting needle. | Here, any number of knitting needles is required for one yarn. |
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. |