Brief
You share the target weight, width, composition and end use; we propose the machine, gauge and yarn combination.
Knitted fabric production
Crep Knitted Fabric
Crepe knits gain their dry hand and fine grainy surface either from high-twist yarns fed alternately in S and Z direction, whose twist liveliness rotates the loops slightly, or from knit and tuck stitches scattered in an irregular-looking but repeating pattern that breaks the surface into small hollows and ridges. The matt, sand-like face scatters light, hides creases and conceals seam impressions. Single-bed crepe is lighter and more fluid, double-bed crepe fuller and more stable.
Structure and production
We knit crepe on 30–34 inch machines of 24–28 gauge with viscose/elastane, polyester/elastane or polyester/viscose yarns, typically 75–150 denier high-twist polyester or Ne 30/1–40/1 viscose. High-twist yarns are sensitive to feed tension, so yarn path and tension are controlled more closely than in plain structures. Weights run 160–280 g/m² and open width 150–180 cm; because high-twist yarns contract in dyeing, the gap between greige and finished weight is larger than in other knits and is stated separately.
At Meyas Tekstil we define grain character and drape for the target garment, fix the S/Z feeding order or tuck distribution on the sample, and track high-twist yarn lots separately because lot variation changes grain density.
Sourcing and sampling
One team from sample to bulk.
We knit Crep on our own circular knitting machines in Kahramanmaraş and follow it from sample to bulk with one team.
Sample
We knit the sample on our own machine park in Kahramanmaraş and report greige and finished weight with post-wash dimensions.
Approval and recipe
Machine, settings and yarn lot of the approved sample go into the recipe; bulk is planned on that recipe.
Production and dispatch
Light-table inspection at the knitting exit, weight and width measured per lot; approved quality ships with traceable lot data.
FAQ
Questions about Crep.
What weight and width is Crep produced in?
Our standard weight band is 160–280 g/m²; width: Açık en 150–180 cm. Values outside the band are developed on request; the target is confirmed on the sample with post-wash measurements before bulk is planned.
Which products is Crep used for?
Typical end uses are elbise, bluz, etek. Composition options include viskon/elastan, polyester/elastan; we recommend the yarn and finish according to the product and washing expectations.
How are edge curling and shrinkage controlled?
In single-bed structures the cut edge curls towards the face and lengthwise shrinkage is higher than in double-bed fabrics. Compacting and the right stenter setting bring post-wash dimensions into the target range, and a light finish before cutting helps.
Related guides
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Neighbouring constructions.
Custom development
Need a different weight or composition?
Share your target for Crep; we will knit the closest construction on our own machines and report the measurements.
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