Textile Formation

2. Weaving and Knitting Processes with Common Structure

The Textile Formation Production Stage has different process options depending on material type. Broadly, there are three options for Textile Formation: Knit, Woven, and Non-Woven. Even without detailed fabric information, it is usually possible to select a Textile Formation option and to customize materials accordingly.

If the yarn details of a fabric are not known but the Textile Formation type (Knit, Woven, Non-Woven) can be determined, it is recommended to update the process selection from the default if necessary. For instance, a woven fabric should be updated from the default Knitting, 200 DTEX-180 denier-30/1 Ne-50 Nm process to the Weaving, 200 DTEX-180 denier-30/1 Ne-50 Nm process.

Knitting processes are the default selection for MSI example materials. Knitting processes should be selected when the fabric is a knit construction (made up of a yarns that are looped continuously to produce a braided look). Knitting should be selected for all knit types: single jersey, interlock, rib, double knit, warp knit, jacquard, etc.
Weaving processes should be selected when the fabric is a woven construction (made up of yarns that are crossed at right angles to each other). Weaving should be selected for all woven types: plain weave, basket weave, dobby, ribs, twills, herringbones, etc.
Non-Woven processes should be selected when yarns are oriented and then bonded together through mechanical or chemical means.

Weaving and Knitting Processes with Common Structure

Most Weaving and Knitting Processes share a common structure, showing the textile formation type (Knitting or Weaving) followed by a yarn count (size). These yarn counts follow the same structure as the Yarn Formation Method processes and the same overarching method can be used to select the correct process option when the fabric yarn size does not exactly match the process options:

Yarn Count (Size)

Determining the effective Yarn Count to select for Textile Formation when using a plied yarn:

Determining the effective Yarn Count to select for Textile Formation when using a fabric with multiple yarns:

Other Knitting and Weaving Processes

The following knitting and weaving processes should be used in specific situations:

Non-Woven Processes

The following non-woven process options exist in Textile Formation for different fabric types:

Actual Yarn Count (Range)	Higg MSI Knitting/Weaving Process
Yarns below 65DTEX – 58 denier – 91/1 Ne – 154 Nm	[Knitting/Weaving] (45 DTEX-41 denier-130/1 Ne-222 Nm)
66DTEX– 59 denier – 90/1 Ne – 153 Nm to 110DTEX – 99 denier – 54/1 Ne – 91 Nm	[Knitting/Weaving] (70 DTEX-63 denier-84/1 Ne-143 Nm)
111DTEX – 100 denier –53/1 Ne – 90 Nm to 144DTEX – 130 denier – 41/1 Ne – 69 Nm	[Knitting/Weaving] (120 DTEX-108 denier-49/1 Ne-83 Nm)
145DTEX–131 denier –40/1 Ne – 68 Nm to 166DTEX–150 denier – 35/1 Ne – 60 Nm	[Knitting/Weaving] (150 DTEX-135 denier-40/1 Ne-67 Nm)
167DTEX–151 denier –34/1 Ne – 59 Nm to 194DTEX–175 denier –30/1 Ne – 51 Nm	[Knitting/Weaving] (170 DTEX-153 denier-34/1 Ne-59 Nm)
195DTEX–176 denier –29/1 Ne – 50 Nm to 240DTEX–216 denier –25/1 Ne – 42 Nm	[Knitting/Weaving] (200 DTEX-180 denier-30/1 Ne-50 Nm)
241DTEX–217 denier –24/1 Ne – 41 Nm to 290DTEX–261 denier –20/1 Ne – 34 Nm	[Knitting/Weaving] (250 DTEX-225 denier-24/1 Ne-40 Nm)
291DTEX–262 denier –20/1 Ne – 34Nm to 324DTEX–292 denier –18/1 Ne – 31 Nm	[Knitting/Weaving] (300 DTEX-270 denier-20/1 Ne-33 Nm)
325DTEX–293 denier –18/1 Ne – 31 Nm to 362DTEX–326 denier –16/1 Ne – 28 Nm	[Knitting/Weaving] (330 DTEX-297 denier-18/1 Ne-30 Nm)
363DTEX–327 denier –16/1 Ne – 28 Nm and above	[Knitting/Weaving] (370 DTEX-333 denier-16/1 Ne-27 Nm)

Textile Formation

Table of Contents

Textile Formation

Weaving and Knitting Processes with Common Structure

Other Knitting and Weaving Processes

Non-Woven Processes