Effect of Tuck Loops on Fabric Properties of Cardigan Derivative Structures

Exploring the effect of tuck loops on fabric properties some knitted structures was aimed in this study. Samples were produced a Stoll V-bed knitting loom with 100% acrylic yarn. Five types knit (1x1 rib, half cardigan, double cardigan and cardigan) identical machine settings. Test results revealed that has highest thickness, thermal resistance coefficient friction. Double provides air permeability, whereas 1x1 rib structure relative water vapor mass per unit area loop length. Half bending rigidity. both have best pilling results. It observed test cardigan-double are generally similar as pairs. However, dimensional, mechanical comfort characteristics seem quite different.