Comparison Different Properties of Weft Knitted Fabric

Comparison given below properties of plain, 1*1 rib, 1*1purl and interlock knitted fabrics.

·         appearance of the technical face and  back of the fabric

·         extensibility,lengthwise,widthwise and area

·         Thickness and warmth

·         unraveling

·         Edge curling

·         Possible end-uses

Above Points	Plain fabric	1*1 rib	1*1 purl	interlock
appearance	Technical front is v shape and back is semi circle shape. . Wales are clearly visible on the face side of the fabric.	Same appearance in both sides but semi circle loops observe in between v shape loops	Same appearance in both sides	Same appearance in both sides.(technical face in plain fabric in both sides)
Extensibility,lengthwise,width wise and area	Extensibility in widthwise is approximately twice than length	Fabric length wise and width wise extensibility is approximately that of single jersey	extensibility is same as all directions.	Widthwise and length elongations are approximately the same as single jersey .
Thickness and warmth	Thickness of fabric is approximately twice the diameter of yarn used	Much thicker and wormier than plain woven made from same yarn.	The fabric tends to be two or three times thicker than single jersey.	Fabric thickness is approximately twice than that of single jersey .
unraveling	Unraveling of fabric occurs from either side is possible	Unravel only form end knitted last	Unraveling of fabric course by course from either side is possible.	The fabric can be unraveled from the knitted last.
Edge curling	Curl l of fabric occurs at the edges.	No tendency to curl	There is no curling tendency. (It does not curl at the edges).	The fabric does not curl at the edges
Possible end-uses	Ladies stocking, fine cardigan, men and ladies dresses, sweater	Sleeve band, neck band. Sweater waist band	Infants and children's wear,sweaters,scarves, fancy garment parts	Skirt,blouses,dress wear.t shirt