knit fabric
31double-knit — [dub′əlnit΄] adj. knit with a double stitch, which gives extra thickness to the fabric …
32flat-knit — ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ adjective : knitted on a flat machine with needles arranged in a straight line contrasted with circular knit * * * /flat nit /, adj. (of a fabric) made by flat knitting. Cf. circular knit. [1955 60] …
33tubular fabric — noun : a woven, knitted, or braided fabric made in circular seamless form jersey is usually knit as a tubular fabric tubular fabric for pillowcases …
34single-knit — /sing geuhl nit /, n. 1. a fabric made on warp knit. 2. a garment made of single knit …
35double knit — noun Date: 1895 a knitted fabric (as wool) made with a double set of needles to produce a double thickness of fabric with each thickness joined by interlocking stitches; also an article of clothing made of such fabric …
36Lamé (fabric) — Lamé is a type of fabric woven or knit with metallic yarns. It is usually gold or silver in color; sometimes copper lamé is seen. Lamé is often used in evening and dress wear; and in theatrical and dance costumes. Lamé comes in different… …
37circular-knit — /serr kyeuh leuhr nit /, adj. noting, pertaining to, or made of a fabric made by circular knitting. Cf. flat knit. * * * …
38flat-knit — /flat nit /, adj. (of a fabric) made by flat knitting. Cf. circular knit. [1955 60] * * * …
39plain knit — the simplest knitted construction, consisting of vertical ribs visible on the front of the fabric and horizontal rows of stitches visible on the back, used in the production of hosiery and jersey fabrics. Also called flat knit. [1965 70] * * * …
40double-knit — dou′ble knit′ n. 1) tex a fabric knitted on a machine with two sets of needles and yarns, thereby having the same characteristic ribbing on both the face and the back 2) clo a garment made of this • Etymology: 1890–95 …
