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A knit fabric in which intermeshing loops are positioned in warp, or lengthwise, direction. The fabric has a flatter, closer, less elastic structure than most welt knits and is run-resistant.
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warp knit — warp′ knit n. tex a fabric or garment so constructed that runs do not occur: knitted from a warp beam that feeds yarn to the knitting frame … From formal English to slang
warp-knit|ted — «WRP NIHT ihd», adjective. (of fabrics) made by warp knitting … Useful english dictionary
warp knit — noun Date: 1946 a knit fabric produced by machine with the yarns running in a lengthwise direction compare weft knit • warp knitted adjective • warp knitting noun … New Collegiate Dictionary
warp knit — noun : a warp knitted fabric * * * a fabric or garment so constructed that runs do not occur: knitted from a warp beam that feeds yarn to the knitting frame … Useful english dictionary
warp knit — a fabric or garment so constructed that runs do not occur: knitted from a warp beam that feeds yarn to the knitting frame. * * * … Universalium
Warp knitting — is a family of knitting methods in which the yarn zigzags along the length of the fabric, i.e., following adjacent columns ( wales ) of knitting, rather than a single row ( course ). For comparison, knitting across the width of the fabric is… … Wikipedia
warp knitting — warp′ knit ting n. tex a process in which yarn is knitted vertically in a flat form Compare weft knitting warp′ knit ted, adj … From formal English to slang
warp knitting — noun see warp knit … New Collegiate Dictionary
warp-knitted — adjective see warp knit … New Collegiate Dictionary
weft knit — noun Date: 1943 a knit fabric produced in machine or hand knitting with the yarns running crosswise or in a circle compare warp knit • weft knitted adjective • weft knitting noun … New Collegiate Dictionary
