Advances in Knitting Technology

Advances in Knitting Technology
Edited by Kin-Fan Au, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong

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Contents:

PART 1 INTRODUCTION: FUNDAMENTALS OF KNITTING

Types and suitability of yarns for knitting
E Mielicka, Tricotextil Institute of Knitting Techniques, Poland
- Introduction
- Types of packages
- Structure of cope
- Knitting yarns defects
- Types of knitting yarns: yarns made of natural fibers
- Types of knitting yarns: yarns made of synthetic fibers
- Types of knitting yarns: fancy threads
- Yarns made for special applications
- Methods of joining the polyurethane yarns in composites
- Other yarns for special applications
- Future trends
- References

The physical properties of weft knitted structures
B Cooke, University of Manchester, UK
- Introduction
- Stretch and recovery properties
- Recovery properties
- Dimensional stability
- Creasing
- Thickness and compression properties
- Air permeability
- Thermal properties
- Liquid transfer properties
- Comfort
- Pilling and abrasion
- Knitted fabrics with special properties
- Sources of further information and advice

Modelling of knitting
R B Ramgulam, University of Manchester, UK
- Introduction
- Knitted fabric geometry
- Mechanics of knitted fabric: 2D model
- Mechanics of plain-weft knitted fabrics: 3D model
- Knitted fabric mechanics: energy model
- Knitted fabric pressure on a surface
- Heat and water vapour diffusion in fabrics
- References
- Appendix: Initial guess estimates

PART 2 ADVANCES IN KNITTING

Intelligent yarn delivery systems in weft knitting
R Kovar, Technical University of Liberec, Czech Republic
- Introduction
- Theory of yarn delivery
- Yarn storage and delivery systems on circular knitting machines
- Yarn storage and delivery systems on flat knitting machines
- Future trends
- Sources of further information and advice
- References

Advances in warp knitted fabric production
B J Gajjar, formerly of Philadelphia University, USA
- Introduction
- Commercial warp knit machines
- Delaware stitch and modified Delaware stitch tricot fabrics
- Tricot and Raschel containing Spandex
- Key Raschel fabrics containing Spandex
- Newly developed construction with Spandex
- Americana and modified Americana tricots
- Surface interest fabrics
- Milanese fabrics
- Conclusion
- Sources of further information and advice

Weft knitted structures for industrial applications
M de Araujo and R Fangueiro, University of Minho, Portugal and H Hu, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
- Introduction
- Current problems and limitations
- Knitting 3D structures using weft knitting technology
- Directionally oriented structures (DOS) and combined DOS weft knitted structures
- Weft knitted multifunctional structures
- Simulation of weft knitted structures mechanical properties
- Applications
- Future trends
- References

Advances in circular knitting
D Semnani, Isfahan University of Technology, Iran
- Introduction
- Current problems and limitations of circular knitted structures
- Recent advances in circular knitting
- Structure and properties of circular knitted fabrics
- Applications
- Future trends: smart garments
- References

Knitted fabric composites
M Duhovic and D Bhattacharyya, University of Auckland, New Zealand
- Introduction
- Types of fibres and yarns used in knitted fabric composites
- Composite performs
- Knit structures for fabric composites
- Types of matrix materials
- Developments in manufacturing methods for knitted fabric composites
- Mechanical properties
- Applications
- Conclusion
- Acknowledgements
- References

Quality control in the knitting process and common knitting faults
K-F Au, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
- Importance of quality knitted fabric
- Knitted fabric quality
- Quality control in knitting process
- Parameters of knitting control
- Relationship between yarn count and machine gauge
- Examples of quality control mechanism for circular knitting
- Techniques to reduce knitting faults: On-line data monitoring system
- Knitted defects
- Conclusion
- References

PART 3 CASE STUDIES: ADVANCED KNITTED PRODUCTS

Women’s apparel: knitted underwear
J Kar, J Fan and W Yu, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, China
- Introduction
- Functional requirements of knitted underwear
- Performance evaluation of knitted underwear
- Engineering of knitted underwear fabrics
- Recent developments in knitted underwear fabrics
- Properties of commercial knitted underwear fabrics
- Acknowledgements
- References

Knitted structures for sound absorption
R M Monaragala, Centre for Research and Development, Ministry of Defence, Sri Lanka
- Introduction
- Acoustic textiles in vehicles
- Sound absorption by plain knitted structures
- Engineering advanced knitted fabrics for sound absorption
- Thick spacer structures
- Dense spacer structures
- Conclusion
- Future trends
- Sources of further information and advice
- References

Weft knitted structures for moisture management
B G Delkumburewatte, The Open University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka
- Introduction
- Basics of wetting
- Wicking and absorption
- Experimental liquid take-up
- Future trends
- Sources of further information and advice
- References

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