Tuesday 3 January 2012

Difference between Rib, interlock and plain



Comparison among plain single jersey, plain rib and plain interlock fabric


points
Plain s/j fabric
Plain rib fabric
Plain interlock fabric
1.appearance
Face and back side are different
Face and back side are identical
Face and back side are same
2.visibility of Wales
Clearly visible on the face side
Face and back side are identical.
Wales of each side are exactly opposite to each other and locked together
                                      
3.extensibility
Widthwise extensibility is twice than lengthwise extensibility
Width and lengthwise extensibility is twice than single jersey
Elongation is same as single jersey                                           
4.curling tendency
Curling occurs at the edges
No curling tendency
No curling tendency
5.thickness
Approximately  twice of yarn diameter
Approximately twice than single jersey
twice than single jersey
7.series of loops
One series of knitted loop for per course
Two series of loops
Two series of loops
8. Derivatives
Single lacoste ,Double lacoste.,Single pique,Polo pique/Double pique,Two thread fleece,Three thread fleece,French terry etc.
2×2 rib,Half cardigan or royal rib,Full cardigan or polka rib,Swiss double pique,French double pique
Single pique or cross tucks interlock,Jersey cord.Eight lock.

Comparison between RIB and INTERLOCK circular knitting machine:


RIB
Interlock
1.Rib has vertical cord appearance
1.it has the technical face of plain fabrics on both sides
2.one type of latch needle is used
2.two types of latch needle is used.
3.one feeder is used at yarn feeding
3.at least two feeders are used
4.relaxation is less
4.more relaxation
5.Dial and cylinder needles are opposite but placed in same sequence.
5. Dial and cylinder needles are opposite and alternatively placed
6.it is not so thick and heavy structure
6. it is so thick and heavy structure
More production rate
7. less production rate
8.used to produce tops of socks, cuffs ,sleeves ,bottom edges of sweaters ,knit hats, means hosiery
8.used to produce underwear, shirts, suits, trousers suits, sports wear, dress

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

Its quite useful and brief.. welldone

Knitting Technology said...

Excellent Post. Carry on

Unknown said...

Well

Maruf said...

Nice explanation.

Dhilip kumar mathan said...

It helps so much