Difference Between Weaving And Knitting

Difference Between Weaving And Knitting

Talking about types of fabrics we have woven, knitted, non-woven, etc. fabrics. Out of which we wear woven and knitted fabric more often. 

Let's see what's the difference between this woven and knitted fabric - 

Woven Fabric

Knitted fabric

Sr No.	Properties	Weaving	Knitting
1	Fabric structure	Interlacement of yarns	Loop structure (intermeshing of loops)
2	Cost of fabric	More	Less
3	Process Sequence	Long	Short
4	Production	Less	More
5	Cost of machine	Less	High
6	Space requirement	Less	More
7	Cost of power	More	Less
8	Labour cost	More	Less
9	Pre production activities	More e.g. warping, sizing	Less

Physical Properties

10	Strength	Tensile, tear, Ballistic, bursting	Only bursting strength
11	Thickness	Less	More due to loop structure
12	Air permeability	Less	More
13	Absorbency	Less	More
14	Stiffness	More	Less
15	Drape	Less	More
16	Abrasion resistance	More	Less
17	Stretchablity	Less	More
18	Applications	Shirting, suiting, trouser	Sportswear, inner wear, hosiery