Sweatshirt Knit Fabric Series: Functions and Composition

1. Introduction to Sweatshirt Fabric

Sweatshirt fabric is one of the most basic fabrics used in circular knitting. As the name suggests, it is used for making sweatshirts. In technical terms, it is known as single jersey or single-face plain knit.

English Name: Single Jersey or Jersey

This fabric is commonly used for spring and summer T-shirts, fashion items, autumn and winter underwear, and sports leisure knitwear. It is also widely used in composite fabrics and fashion accessories, making it one of the most common and versatile knitted fabrics.

2. Types of Sweatshirt Fabric

Sweatshirt fabric includes:

– Pure Cotton Sweatshirt Fabric

– Modal Sweatshirt Fabric

– Extra Pure Cotton Sweatshirt Fabric

– Milk Silk

– Refined Bleached Sweatshirt Fabric

– Burned-out Luster Sweatshirt Fabric

Based on post-dyeing treatments, it can be categorized into solid color sweatshirt fabric, printed sweatshirt fabric, and navy striped sweatshirt fabric. Depending on the raw materials used, there are blended sweatshirt fabrics such as polyester sweatshirt fabric, acrylic sweatshirt fabric, polyester-cotton sweatshirt fabric, silk sweatshirt fabric, and ramie sweatshirt fabric.

3. What is Pure Cotton Sweatshirt Fabric?

Characteristics of sweatshirt fabric: The weight per square meter is typically 75-135g/cm². It has a smooth surface, clear texture, fine quality, and a soft touch. It has good elongation both horizontally and vertically, with horizontal stretch being greater than vertical stretch. It has good moisture absorption and breathability but may exhibit issues such as fabric shedding, curling edges, and sometimes uneven loop alignment.

Processing Methods: There are two main methods for dyeing and finishing sweatshirt fabric:

1. Refined Bleaching Method: The fabric is boiled, then bleached or dyed, resulting in a dense, smooth fabric with minimal shrinkage.

2. Bleaching Method: The fabric is boiled and then bleached or dyed to produce a soft and elastic fabric.

Pure Cotton Sweatshirt Fabric does not contain spandex, hemp, acrylic, or silk. Its characteristics include no elasticity, good sweat absorption, but it wrinkles easily. It often looks similar to terrycloth.

4. What is Modal Sweatshirt Fabric?

Modal sweatshirt fabric is popular for underwear, alongside silk and lace. Modal fabric is known for its smooth surface and the addition of stretch yarns during weaving. Typically weighing 150 grams per square meter, it is thin and has good breathability.

5. What is Rayon Sweatshirt Fabric?

Rayon sweatshirt fabric, also known as artificial cotton, may be blended with hemp or other materials like spandex or nylon. Rayon fabric is used for short-sleeve shirts and elderly people’s sweatshirts.

Characteristics of Rayon Sweatshirt Fabric: This fabric is fluffy and has good drape, providing a light and breezy feel. It does not cling to the skin, making it very popular.