Fabric Production In Tricot Factory
Tricot (pronounced tree-ko) is a type of warp knitted fabric very commonly used in making lingerie, as a lining material and in making dresses. Warp knitting is a type of knitting where the fibres making up the fabric run the length of the fabric as opposed to the breadth. These fibres are knitted in a zigzag pattern. This kind of knitting can be used with different types of fibres, from natural fibres like wool and cotton to synthetic fibres like nylon and rayon. Most often, a blend of fibres is used to make tricot clothing.
In warp knitting, the number of yarn ends (separate strands of yarn) is equal to the number of stitches in one row, as the yarns are knit lengthwise. Hence, unlike weft knitting, warp knitting is almost never done by hand. Because it is such a specialized form of knitting, tricot manufacturers are required to invest in specialized equipment to set up a tricot factory. In a tricot factory, the base material, whether it is wool, or cotton or nylon, is first selected, and then parallel threads of the required lengths are stretched out on a knitting machine. Once this is completed, the machine is activated. The machine loops adjacent threads around each other lengthwise, forming the tricot fabric. This unique production method also gives tricot its characteristic appearance where vertical ribs are present on the front of the fabric and horizontal ribs are present on the back.
Tricot fabrics are usually made from synthetic materials, as they can withstand the lateral stresses, which come from the warp knitting techniques. Synthetic fibres like polyester, nylon, acetate and tri acetate are most commonly used; with natural fibres like wool and cotton used less frequently. Blended fabrics are also popular, with nylon blend adding strength and durability, and spandex adding flexibility (or stretchiness) to the cloth.
Tricot has several advantages over other forms of knit clothing. Tricot is a soft and flexible material, and does not snag due to its unique knitting techniques. It also doesn
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