Weft knitted fabrics | Warp knitted fabrics |
Threads are run in vertical direction | Threads are runs in horizontal direction |
Highly elongation | Less elongation |
Required one yarn | One thread is required for each needle |
The course is equal to the pattern | Higher course is needed for a pattern |
Elongated in width direction | Elongated lengthwise |
Appropriate for thin fabric production | Appropriate for fabrication of course materials |
Has a Problem of shrinkage | Good shrinkage resistance |
Thread is feed from a single cone | Yarns are feed from beams |