Effects of knitted structures on the performance of cotton knitted fabrics

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In this study, ten different knitted structures of weft-knitted fabrics (including plain, 1X1 rib, interlock, purl, half cardigan, full cardigan, single lacoste, double lacoste, lace, and moss stitch) were manufactured utilizing Nm 15/1 cotton ring-spun yarn on Shima Seiki flat knitting machines. The samples underwent comprehensive testing for structural properties, bursting strength, air permeability, drapeability, abrasion and pilling resistance, as well as wrinkle recovery. The findings revealed that unit weight emerged as the most influential parameter affecting air permeability. Lace fabric exhibited the lowest bursting strength according to the test results. Air permeability of lacoste and cardigan fabrics are the lowest structure. Fabrics produced on double bed machines demonstrated enhanced resistance to abrasion, greater elasticity, and superior wrinkle recovery compared to others. Rib and interlock fabrics displayed the highest drapeability values. All fabrics exhibited a moderate level of pilling resistance. Both statistical and test results corroborated each other.