● higher productivity rates than weaving.
● variety of fabric constructions.
● large working widths.
● low stress rate on the yarn that allows for use of fibers such as glass, aramid and carbon.
● the creation of three-dimensional structures that can be knitted on double needle bar raschels.
Warp knitting is defined as a loop-forming process in which the yarn is fed into the knitting zone, parallel to the fabric selvage. It forms vertical loops in one course and then moves diagonally to knit the next course. Thus the yarns zigzag from side to side along the length of the fabric.