Comparison among plain single jersey, plain rib and
plain interlock fabric
points
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Plain s/j fabric
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Plain rib fabric
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Plain interlock fabric
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1.appearance
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Face and back side are
different
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Face and back side are
identical
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Face and back side are same
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2.visibility of
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Clearly visible on the face
side
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Face and back side are
identical.
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Wales of each side are
exactly opposite to each other and locked together
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3.extensibility
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Widthwise extensibility is
twice than lengthwise extensibility
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Width and lengthwise
extensibility is twice than single jersey
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Elongation is same as
single jersey
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4.curling tendency
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Curling occurs at the edges
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No curling tendency
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No curling tendency
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5.thickness
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Approximately twice of yarn diameter
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Approximately twice than
single jersey
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twice than single jersey
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7.series of loops
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One series of knitted loop
for per course
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Two series of loops
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Two series of loops
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8. Derivatives
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Single
lacoste ,Double lacoste.,Single pique,Polo pique/Double pique,Two thread
fleece,Three thread fleece,French terry etc.
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2×2 rib,Half cardigan or royal
rib,Full cardigan or polka rib,Swiss double pique,French double pique
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Single
pique or cross tucks interlock,
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Comparison between RIB and INTERLOCK
circular knitting machine:
RIB
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Interlock
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1.Rib
has vertical cord appearance
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1.it has the technical face of plain fabrics on both sides
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2.one
type of latch needle is used
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2.two types of latch needle is used.
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3.one
feeder is used at yarn feeding
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3.at least two feeders are used
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4.relaxation
is less
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4.more relaxation
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5.Dial
and cylinder needles are opposite but placed in same sequence.
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5. Dial and cylinder needles are opposite and alternatively placed
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6.it
is not so thick and heavy structure
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6. it is so thick and heavy structure
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More
production rate
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7. less production rate
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8.used
to produce tops of socks, cuffs ,sleeves ,bottom edges of sweaters ,knit
hats, means hosiery
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8.used to produce underwear, shirts, suits, trousers suits, sports
wear, dress
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