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This chapter provides information about the use of cotton fiber and its main role in the knitting industry. Modern knitting industry covers a wide range of technologies and methods; therefore, this chapter describes fundamental principles of knitting technology; knitting processes on a single bed and double bed knitting machines of two familiar knitting group: weft and warp knitting are depicted by separate knitting actions. Also, this chapter discusses the classification of knitted fabric structures and their properties. The knitted structures can be classified into the basic, derivative, cardigan patterned, and combined groups. Depending on the knit structures and properties of raw material, knitted fabrics obtain different physical-mechanical properties and aesthetic effects. Cotton knitted fabrics can be produced in a variety of structures, qualities, and dimensions. Their possible application lies in various fields, such as home textiles, sport wears, underwear, outerwear, and medical textiles.
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Khankhadjaeva, N.R. (2020). Role of Cotton Fiber in Knitting Industry. In: Wang, H., Memon, H. (eds) Cotton Science and Processing Technology. Textile Science and Clothing Technology. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-9169-3_11
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