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Warp knit
A fabric produced by interlocking loops in a lengthwise direction. Warp knits tend to be flatter, smoother, more run resistant, and more stable than weft knits. Examples are tricot, raschel and milanese.

Warp knit
Knit fabric in which intermeshing loops are positioned in a lengthwise, or warp, direction. The fabric has a flatter, closer, less elastic structure than most weft knits and is run-resistant.

Warp Knit
A knit created with the use of several yarns and several needles.

Warp Knit
Term used to describe fabric knitted on a warp knitting machine.

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In textiles, a bi-swing back refers to a design element that is commonly used in jackets and other types of outerwear. It is a type of back construction that features a seam that runs horizontally...

In the context of textiles, a harness refers to a component or structure used in weaving machines to control the movement of warp yarns during the weaving process. It plays a crucial role in the...

Interfacing is a common term for a variety of materials used on the unseen or "wrong" side of fabrics in sewing. Interfacings can be used to stiffen or add body to fabric, such as the interfacing...