Difference Between Warp Knitting and Weft Knitting in Textile

What is Weft Knitting?

In case of weft knitting, a horizontal raw of loops can be made by using one yarn, where the yarn runs in the horizontal direction.

Warp and weft knitting in textile

What is Warp Knitting?

In case of warp knitting, each loop in horizontal direction is made from a different yarn and the number of yarn which is used for producing fabric is at least equal to the no. of loops in the horizontal raw. It’s should be noted here that, the used yarn run through in the vertical way.

Difference Between Warp Knitting and Weft Knitting:

SL No.	Warp Knitting	Weft Knitting
01	Here, the used yarn runs in the horizontal direction.	Here the used yarn runs in the vertical direction.
02	Warp knitting is elastic to the length.	This type of knitting is elastic to the width.
03	It has less shrinkage than weft knitting.	It has higher shrinkage than warp knitting.
04	Used yarns are supplied from the beam.	Here, used yarns are supplied from the cone.
05	Warp knitted fabric is too much perfect for dry wash.	Weft knitted fabric is perfect for hand wash.
06	Warp knitting is suitable for producing coarse fabric.	This type of knitting is perfect for producing thin fabric.
07	Here, the loops are produced to the length of fabric.	Here, the loops are produced to the width of fabric.
08	Elasticity is less for warp knitted fabric.	Higher elasticity for weft knitted fabric.
09	More courses are required for each pattern raw.	Here, course is equal to the pattern.
10	Here, at least one yarn is required for each knitting needle.	Here, any number of knitting needle is required for one yarn.
11	It’s easy to produce any kinds of fabric design by using warp knitting process.	It’s tough to produce any kinds of fabric design by using this knitting process.