The Impact of Yarn on Knitwear Design
What are the key elements that affect knitwear design, and which ones are the most important? Choosing the suitable yarn can have a significant impact on the final fabric. Several factors affect yarn suitability, such as yarn type, thickness, color, and content. When using multiple yarn types in a knitwear fabric, the selection of each yarn and its ratio can directly impact the final product’s performance. It is crucial to stay updated with the latest trends to make the proper yarn selection. Trade shows and exhibitions can be extremely valuable for finding and discovering the most fashionable yarns and making the right choices.The International Istanbul Yarn Fair will be held from February 22nd to 24th, 2024, offering knitwear producers a wide range of yarn selections.
Knitwear: Dating Back since the Common Era
Knitwear refers to fabrics produced by interlacing yarn loops of the same or other yarns in a particular direction. The production process of knitwear is called knitting or tricot. Tricot, also known as one-thread knitting, is a type of knit fabric produced by flatbed machines using movable yarns and fixed needles.
Although it is known that specific techniques such as thread making, weaving, and stitching have been used since 5,000-6,000 B.C., the origin of knitting is still unclear. Nevertheless, archeological excavations reveal that Central Asian Turks and Egyptians were involved in knitting during the 5th and 6th centuries B.C.
According to historical sources, the inception of the knitting industry can be traced back to the invention of the first knitting machine in England in 1589. This machine was a significant milestone, capable of knitting approximately 600 loops per minute and proving to be the knitting industry's foundation. The initial version of this machine was limited to producing flat fabrics, but over time, it evolved into a more sophisticated system that enabled the production of knitted parts in specific shapes.
We have been producing knitwear since the early days of the Republic.
Türkiye began producing knitwear in the early years of the Republic and subsequently shifted to fabricated production in the 1960s. In the 1980s, the knitwear industry began making export moves, and in the 1990s, it started spreading throughout Türkiye. Today, with the aid of high-production technology, we have achieved a remarkable position in the world market for knitwear production.