What is the weaving process of knitted sweaters?

2026-08-17 11:55:34

Weaving is the core process of forming knitted sweaters, where yarn shuttles between the needle hooks of a computerized knitting machine, step by step weaving into complete pieces or finished garments.

1. Mainstream method: Piece weaving

The vast majority of knitted sweaters on the market are woven in cut pieces:

According to the plate making procedure, weave independent clothing pieces such as front, back, sleeves, collar, etc. separately;

Different parts can be matched with different weaving methods, such as using threads on the hem and cuffs, and using flat needles or twisted flowers on the body of the garment;

The advantages are flexible craftsmanship, fast changeover, and the ability to achieve complex weaving and design, making it the mainstream production method in the industry.

2. Advanced method: Fully formed integrated weaving

High end knitted styles will use full molding (one-piece molding) technology:

The entire sweater is knitted in one go, without the need for subsequent stitching, and there are no seams;

Wearing is smoother and more comfortable, with seamless friction and stronger overall shape;

The requirements for equipment, yarn, and plate making are extremely high, the production efficiency is low, and the cost is much higher than that of cutting.

3. Needle density determines fineness

The number of stitches per inch in knitting directly determines the fineness of the fabric

3-7 thick needles: The yarn is thick and the weave is obvious, suitable for thick outerwear sweaters;

12-14 conventional needles: mainstream density in the market, balancing thickness and fineness;

16-24 needle high needle precision spinning: The fabric is delicate as cloth, lightweight and stylish, with extremely high requirements for yarn quality.

The entire series of products from Tiecheng are woven using computerized flat knitting machines, with comprehensive needle coverage. Each device is regularly calibrated to ensure even stitches and stable dimensions.