BASIC INFORMATION OF TRICOT WARP KNIT FABRIC
Introduction
A warp knit fabric in which the fabric is formed by interloping adjacent parallel yarns. The warp beam holds thousands of yards of yarns in a parallel arrangement, and these yarns are fed into the knitting area simultaneously. Sufficient yarns to produce the final fabric width and length are on the beam. Tricot knits are frequently used in woman's lingerie items such as slips, bras, panties, and nightgowns.
Tricot is a special case of warp knitting, in which the yarn zigzags vertically, following a single column ("wale") of knitting, rather than a single row ("course"), as is customary. Tricot and its relatives are very resistant to runs, and are commonly used in lingerie."
Tricot knitting is usually done with machines, and is used for track clothing, and bike shorts. This form of knitting is found in vintage knitting patterns, but is not much in favor for hand knitting.
The versatile tricot knit fabric in a variety of types in 18, 24, 32 and 36 gauges and 2 and 3 bar material. The primary advantages over woven or circular knit products include wide working widths, cost effectiveness and difficulty to unravel or run. The forms and functions of tricots are so varied that one can scarcely tell the two different constructions were actually made on the same machine.
Tricot meshes are used in safety wear or bags. Tricot tulles are used in composite structures and crinoline dresses. Tricot satins are used in intimate apparel, costumes or cap and gown. Tricot jersey is used in linings or lingerie. Brushed tricots are used for pocketing or lining. Lightweight mono filament tricots are used in interlinings or fusible. Tricots are used in athletic wear mesh jerseys or dazzle shorts. The following types of tricot knit fabric:
Tricot meshes are used in safety wear or bags. Tricot tulles are used in composite structures and crinoline dresses. Tricot satins are used in intimate apparel, costumes or cap and gown. Tricot jersey is used in linings or lingerie. Brushed tricots are used for pocketing or lining. Lightweight mono filament tricots are used in interlinings or fusible. Tricots are used in athletic wear mesh jerseys or dazzle shorts. The following types of tricot knit fabric:
- Jersey
- Stabilized
- Marquisette
- Satin
- Meshes
- Net
- Novelty
- Eyelets
- Brushed
- Military Spec
- Mono filament (15 denier, 20 denier, 30 denier)
Tricot Knit Fabric Capabilities
Jersey Knit
Width stretch, drape and hand characterized the jersey tricot. It’s thin but very strong. Depending on the luster of the yarn, it may appear very bright or dull (matte). Nylon jerseys are used in intimate apparel: panties, bras, slips, lingerie. They are also good in linings, backings and substrates.
Stabilized Tricot Fabric
Stabilized tricots are engineered to minimize the width and length stretch inherent in knit products. This category substitutes for woven products wherever a low cost solution is needed. In automated sewing, where stretch can change the spacing of sewn-in components, stabilized tricots fill the need. When cut into bands as in binding, they have just enough stretch to encompass the raw edge of finished fabrics and it will not unravel. Stabilized tricots will work where fabric needs to lay flat, where fabric should not neck-in and where fabric that does stretch needs a limiting co-laminate.
Marquisette Knit Fabric
The marquisette pattern is somewhat like a square-holed window pane pattern. While it may appear to be an interlacing of yarn ends, it is actually a knitted structure which unlike its woven counterparts, will not unravel without great effort. Depending on the construction, marquisettes may be very open or very dense.
Satin Tricot Knit Fabric
Like its woven counterpart, satin tricots have an exceptionally smooth surface and if bright yarns are used, have a brilliantly lustrous shine. Unlike its woven counterparts, it will not unravel and it is available in widths up to 120”
Mesh Knit
Pattern atlas tricots are a category which includes all the eyelet patterns you might see in athletic-wear or intimate apparel. There are also meshes for flags and banners which do not unravel and are resistant to wind tear.
Net Knit Fabric
The net category of tricot comprise a very wide array of ‘mostly hole’ fabrics of sizes and shapes varying from very tiny to quite large; round to square to hex. Almost any kind of net can be made on a tricot and can be made wide up to 220”
Novelty Fabric
Novelty patterns can be integrated into a tricot base such as florals, dots, stripes, fleur-de-lis, etc.
Eyelet Knit
Eyelets are a novelty pattern which include double or single hole eyelets. The fabric is mostly fabric but has what appear to be perforations throughout.
Brushed Tricot
Brushed tricot is a tricot where the surface has been mechanically brushed and individual filaments have been randomly raised to impart a sift hand
Military Spec
If you are a military contractor, tricots may be a part of your supply chain. We are experienced in meeting the rigorous standards of the military. We have testing and certification available to the military contractor.
Monofilament
Monofilament fabrics are produced from the finest yarns on earth. These fabrics are soft, thin, and sheer and can be constructed to perform well in many end uses.
Industries Served
Apparel
Intimate Apparel: bras, panties, lingerie
Filtration
Medical Products
Industrial Products
Safety Products
Lamination
Binding
Military
Aerospace
Composite Structures
Gloves
Molding
Tape
Automotive
Geotextile
Construction
Acoustical
Sign, Flag and Banner
Intimate Apparel: bras, panties, lingerie
Filtration
Medical Products
Industrial Products
Safety Products
Lamination
Binding
Military
Aerospace
Composite Structures
Gloves
Molding
Tape
Automotive
Geotextile
Construction
Acoustical
Sign, Flag and Banner
Knit Fabric Information
Tricot Material | 18, 24, 32 and 36 gauge 2 and 3 bar |
Fibers Used | Nylon Polyester Cotton Rayon PLA Carbon |
Specialty Yarns Used | Solution Dyed Colors Fluorescent Anti Microbial Flame Retardant Recycled |
Yarn Sizes | 15/1 Nylon 20/1 Poly 20/12 Poly 40 Poly 50 Poly 70 Poly 150 Poly |
Post-Finishing Processes | Embossing Printing Molding Brushing Slitting |
Fabric Standards | Nafta Certified Fabrics Cafta Certified Fabrics Made in U.S.A. Fabrics Military Spec CFR 1610 NFPA 701 REACH CPSIA Cal. Prop 65 |
