Calculation of interlock, 1 × 1 rib, and single jersey knitted fabrics shrinkage during the dyeing process after determining loop shape

This study investigated existing dimensional variations in knitted fabrics produced by weft-knitting technology for knitting and dry relaxation, dyed wash relaxation the interlock, 1 × rib, single jersey structures. paper demonstrates that once structure has been knitted, shape loop takes fabric, length width, each state will be main factor responsible cotton fabrics. It also shows how affects fabric dimensions when machine parameters are modified varying use of feeders, obtaining more loosely or tightly In this a model to predict longitudinal transversal shrinkage after dyeing process is presented. avoids following conventional analysis procedure according Standard UNE-EN ISO 6330 September 2012 and, thus, investing relatively long calculation times, which speeds up production avoiding product lots being stopped. These results important textile industry technicians as they substantially simplify calculations weft-knitted companies. work offers an effective method predicting width from dimension process. The application may help businesses significantly save time consequently, imply intermediate stock investment saving.