Knitted Fabric Structure:

 Constructional features of knitted structure : Loop, Stitch, Loop length, Stitch length, Technically
upright, Balanced structure, Unbalanced structure,Selvedged fabric, Cut edge fabric, Tubular
fabric
 Knitted fabric: Types and machines required to produce them
 Basic Weft Knitted Structures: Comparison, Special features
 Stitches produced by varying the sequence of the needle loop intermeshing. : Knitted loop stitch,
The Held loop, Float stitch and Tuck stitch, the drop stitch
 Sinker timing and needle timing: Influence on knitted structure
 Laddering: The ladder-resist structures like Crosstuck, Float-plated fabric
 Flat knitting: The Split Stitch
 Alteration of structural density through couliering: Vertical couliering, Diagonal Couliering and
Central Couliering
 Knitting notations: Representation of weft knitted structures through different types of notations
 Designing different common single jersey structures like Lacoste, Fleece etc,
 Designing different common double jersey structures like Swiss Rib, Cardigan, Milano,
Eightlock etc
 Warp Knitted Structures:  Co-We-Knit, Milanese fabrics, Warp knitted nets
 Notations of warp knitted multi guide bar fabrics

Knitting

 Yarn quality requirements: Knitting demands on yarn, Scope of different yarns in knitting
 Quality aspects in knitting: Major knitting variables, Impact of yarn tension,
 Concept of stable states and its application in knitting.
 Shrinkage – Definition, type, Measurement techniques, causes and remedies
 Spirality- Definition, measurement technique, causes and remedies.
 Yarn delivery system in knitting: Types and mechanism
 Relative technology with latch needles
 Knitting calculations: Expression of machine speed, Production planning for specific target.
 Scope of Knitting in garment manufacturing – Shaping techniques, Seamless knitting, Circular
garment-length knitting, Garmenting in Warp Knitting
 Automatic hosiery machines: Mechanism, Production of heels and toes, Separation, Toe-closing.
Production of Tights.  
 Sweater Manufacturing Overview: Cut and sew, Panel Knitting, Full Fashion, Knit-to-Wear
Garment, Linking
 Recent Research and Development in Knitting

Intarsia knitting - Technique, machine, application

Inlaid fabric - Types, Use, Rules for weft and warp knitting
Surface interest, relief and open work fabrics

Introduction to Wrap Patterning technique, used machines, and applications.

Introduction to 3D knitted fabrics

Knitted medical textiles

Application of electronics in knitting and its advantages over mechanical control and programming.
Electronically controlled needle selection on circular knitting machines. Electronic selection system in
Flat Knitting. Requirements to produce shaped panels through a computerized V-bed knitting machine..
Automations in knitting industry; CAD/CAM in knitting with application, Stoll CAD and Shima SDS
systems. Knit design studio, Virtual Knitwear. Software and technologies dedicated to knit production
and quality like Easy Knit, STARFISH, Koppermann etc.Mayer Pic3 Electronic Pattern Selection.