Knitwear is a textile material or finished product, the structure of which is made up of interconnected loops. Stretchability, elasticity and softness are characteristic of knitted fabric. In the production of knitted fabrics, synthetic, cotton, wool and silk fibers are used in their pure form or in various combinations.
Knitted fabric is ideal for the production of clothing for newborns, children, teenagers and adults, underwear, knitwear and socks, as the knitted material has many advantages, including:
- Elasticity;
- Air permeability;
- Pleasant to the touch texture;
- Attractive appearance;
- Preservation of form for a long time;
- The material almost does not wrinkle;
- Ease of care;
- Comfort in daily use.
The production of knitwear is a technologically complex process, which is mainly specialized in large knitwear factories of Ukraine. The reason for this is the unique texture of knitted fabric, which is a harmonious combination of synthetic, cotton, silk and wool fibers, which must be correctly combined.
The assortment of Polistar LLC includes the following threads and yarns for knitwear production: 100% cotton, 100% acrylic, cotton-acrylic yarn, summer acrylic, Sempati NM 6.5/1 (10% wool + 15% polyamide + 75% acrylic), Fitil NM 1,8/1 (10% wool + 90% acrylic), Vezuv NM 7/1 (15% polyamide + 85% acrylic), Frize NM 10/1, 14/1, Lody NM 26 /2 (15% polyamide + 25% viscose + 25% polyester + 35% acrylic).
100% acrylic
Acrylic is a thread of synthetic origin. It is soft and pleasant to the touch, used mainly for knitting. Today, acrylic is used in their products by manufacturers from around the world.
In its pure form, acrylic is rarely used. Most often, acrylic is added to: cotton – to improve hygienic properties; polyester – it gives acrylic resistance to moisture and increased strength; wool – it improves performance and quality characteristics; viscose – to enhance elasticity and silkiness.
Cotton acrylic 50/50 NM 30/2
The source of natural cotton fiber is the cotton plant. Cotton thread is pleasant to the touch, environmentally friendly, does not retain air, does not cause allergic reactions, but it has no elasticity.
Everything changes when you combine natural threads with synthetic ones. When combining cotton with acrylic, the thread not only retains all its positive properties, but also gets rid of its shortcomings.
The thread gains strength, does not burn out, does not shrink. Things made of cotton-acrylic thread do not wrinkle, look neat and hold their shape well. In addition, they come out warmer.
Sempati NM 6,5/1
This yarn are made of natural wool, high-quality polyamide for the best tactile sensations, and acrylic yarn, soft and pleasant to the touch, which gives the products strength, light resistance and thermoplasticity.
Fitil NM 1,8/1 (10% wool + 90% acrylic)
Acrylic holds heat well, so things made of it can keep you warm. Due to its synthetic origin, acrylic yarn is light, strong, does not burn out and does not fade, in addition, it is hypoallergenic and is not eaten by moths.
When mixing acrylic with natural wool, the quality of the yarn is significantly improved. The knitted product will hold its shape well, will not stretch and sag.
Vezuv NM 7/1 (15% polyamide + 85% acrylic)
VEZUV NM 7/1 threads, which contain 85% acrylic and 15% polyamide, are used in the production of warm and quality products.
Acrylic yarn is hypoallergenic and environmentally friendly, has excellent heat-retaining properties, dries quickly and does not settle, the color does not burn out, and when used properly - retains its shape for a long time.
Polyamide threads in the composition give the products strength, abrasion resistance and moisture. The fibers do not form a fungus, and when wet, they do not lose their properties.
Frize NM 10/1, 14/1
Thread Frize NM 10/1, 14/1 is used in the manufacture of knitwear. These are twisted threads that weave into an uneven knotty surface.
One of the main advantages of this thread are its high strength, excellent wear resistance and long service life.
Since the Frize thread undergoes a special heat treatment, the yarn is elastic and flexible. It is resistant to deformations, keeps its shape well.
The high quality and soft fibers of the Frize thread make the products pleasant to the touch.
Lody NM 26/2 (15% polyamide + 25% viscose + 25% polyester + 35% acrylic)
Today, manufacturers from all over the world use acrylic in their products - mainly for the manufacture of knitwear.
In its pure form, acrylic is used very rarely. Most often, acrylic is added to: cotton - to improve hygienic properties; polyester - it gives acrylic resistance to moisture and increased strength; wool - it improves performance and quality characteristics; viscose - to enhance elasticity and silkiness.
Using our threads and yarns of various colors, texture and composition, you can produce high-quality and popular products that will be in demand.