Types of Knitting Structure

Single jersey knit is a basic, stretchy fabric produced on a single-needle bed machine. It's lightweight, smooth on one side, and has a slight ribbed texture on the other, making it ideal for t-shirts, dresses, and casual wear. Its elasticity and comfort make it popular for everyday garments.

Interlock knit fabric is a double-knit construction, resulting in a smooth surface on both sides. It's thicker and more stable than single jersey knit, offering excellent stretch and recovery. This makes it ideal for garments that require durability and structure, like activewear and leggings.

Loop knitting is a technique that creates textured fabric with a soft hand feel. It involves creating loops on the fabric surface, which can vary in size and density. This method is often used for garments like sweaters and blankets to add visual and tactile interest.

Piqué knit is a textured fabric characterized by raised patterns, typically with a waffle or honeycomb appearance. It is breathable, durable, and often used in polo shirts and sportswear due to its ability to wick moisture and maintain structure.

Drop needle knit is a knitting technique where specific needles are not used in certain rows, creating a pattern with vertical lines or textures. This method produces a fabric with distinctive gaps or dropped stitches, adding visual interest and a lightweight feel to the garment.

Waffle knit fabric features a distinctive, grid-like texture created by a combination of knit and purl stitches. This pattern not only adds visual interest but also enhances insulation, making it ideal for thermal wear. Its structure provides a comfortable, stretchy, and breathable fabric.

Purl knitting creates fabric by looping yarn through the back of the previous stitch, producing a textured, raised surface on the front. It is the reverse of the knit stitch and can be combined with it to create various patterns and textures, such as ribbing and garter stitch.

Ottoman fabric is a heavy, durable textile characterized by its ribbed texture, created through a tightly woven weave. Typically made from silk, cotton, or synthetic fibers, it offers a luxurious feel and is commonly used in upholstery, drapery, and high-end fashion garments.

Popcorn knitting is a textured knitting technique that creates small, raised "popcorn" or bobble-like shapes on the fabric surface. These raised areas are formed by knitting multiple stitches together and then increasing them again, giving the fabric a 3D, bumpy texture that resembles popcorn

Jacquard knitting is a technique used to create complex patterns and designs directly into the fabric rather printing during the knitting process. This structure allows for multiple colors and intricate designs to be knitted into the fabric, often used in garments like sweaters, scarves, and other textiles.