Guides
What you should know about knitted fabric.
How knitted fabric is produced, what machine diameter and gauge mean, and how weight, width and shrinkage behave.
What is knitted fabric and how is it produced?
Knitted fabric is formed by linking yarn into loops. We walk through knitted fabric production step by step, from yarn selection to knitting, dyeing and finishing.
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How a circular knitting machine works: diameter and gauge
A circular knitting machine forms loops around a cylindrical needle bed. We explain what diameter and gauge mean and how they shape fabric width and hand feel.
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Single jersey, interlock, rib and piqué: which fabric for which product?
The differences, stretch behaviour and typical weight ranges of four core knitted constructions, and which product each one suits.
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Weight, width and shrinkage: what to know before buying
Weight, width and shrinkage decide both the cost of a knit and how the garment behaves after washing. We explain how they are measured and what to settle before ordering.
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