Knitwear has great advantages over other types of fabrics. It is especially suitable for people who lead an active lifestyle, as it perfectly absorbs moisture, is conditioned and does not cause allergic reactions.
Pros and cons of knitwear
Unlike other textiles that are woven, knitted fabrics are knitted.
Knitwear is considered one of the most comfortable, practical and versatile fabrics. Knitwear can be worn in any season. They are good for both everyday and festive occasions. From jersey, both a business suit and an evening dress will look stylish.
A knitted dress will perfectly emphasize the beauty of your figure and will not restrict your movements. A woman in this outfit will not feel discomfort.
Modern fashion designers widely use knitwear to create their clothing collections.
Knitwear also has some disadvantages:
First of all, it is easy to cut through the knitted fabric with a needle while sewing the product. As a result, the loops are lowered. Thus, the service life of a jersey is shortened.
Washing knitwear requires great care, since during the washing process the clothes can stretch in width if the product is sewn and crosswise. Other jerseys may shrink.
Types of knitwear
It should be noted that any knitted fabric that has undergone dry cleaning can also change its size, here are some of its types that change their shape after washing:
Jersey
This is a knitted stretch fabric consisting of various fibers - silk, polyester, wool, cotton and others. Jersey is used to sew linen, shirts and dresses. The fabric quickly loses its original shape after washing in hot water. Pills are also easily formed on it.
Interlock
This is an incredibly lightweight, breathable jersey made from cotton. It is natural and hypoallergenic, making it ideal for sewing baby clothes, including newborns. In addition, T-shirts, blouses, nightgowns, pajamas and sportswear are sewn from it. Interlock fabric is sensitive to the washing process, therefore, to clean it, you need to use either the delicate mode of the washing machine or hand wash.
Svetshirt
This is a type of cotton jersey, which has a fleecy surface on the seamy side - a pile. Such fabric is used for sewing sportswear, sweatpants and blousons. If dry-cleaned incorrectly, things made from sightshirt can easily be damaged.
Knitwear-elastic
This fabric has on both sides convex stripes of braids of the front loops. Used for overcasting armholes, necklines and cuffs. You can find blouses and dresses made of knitted elastic. After washing or dry cleaning, the garments are often stretched.
Mahra
A fabric made of cotton or linen with pulling loops on the front or on both sides - pile. Due to its ability to easily absorb moisture, as well as the softness of the material, it is used for sewing towels, rugs, as well as various women's clothing for the home. After washing or dry cleaning, it is significantly reduced in size.