Comparative study of calculated and actual dimensions In shaped weft knitwear.

Power, EJ; Almond, K

Abstract

The research aims to quantify the relationship between traditional mathematical theories used for the calculation of fully-fashioned, weft knitwear and the physical measurements of the garment. In contemporary weft knitting it is important to establish new relationships between calculated dimensions and knitted garments to improve fit and comfort during wear. A series of experiments were conducted in a controlled environment to compare and contrast fashioning frequencies, to determine the impact on the resultant selvedge dimensions. The trials were conducted using the basic principle of Pythagoras Theorem to calculate the sleeve head and armhole shapes from the stitch density. It was found that the greater the distance between the fashionings the less distortion occurred within the knitted structure and a stronger relationship existed between the calculated seam dimensions and those measured from the physical knitted panels. The research explores how this knowledge was transferred to a variety of traditional knitted armhole shapes, thus providing quantifiable evidence to develop new methods for calculating shaped, fully-fashioned knitwear. The research expands existing technical knowledge and provides an important point of reference of lasting influence for improving patterning and shaping capabilities that will result in greater consumer satisfaction and a more sustainable knitwear product.

Citation

Power, E., & Almond, K. (2018, July). Comparative study of calculated and actual dimensions In shaped weft knitwear. Presented at The 91st Textile Institute World conference 2018: Integrating design with Sustainable Technology, Leeds, UK

• Presentation Conference Type: Other
• Conference Name: The 91st Textile Institute World conference 2018: Integrating design with Sustainable Technology
• Conference Location: Leeds, UK
• Start Date: Jul 23, 2018
• End Date: Jul 26, 2018
• Deposit Date: May 9, 2022
• Publicly Available Date: May 9, 2022
• Publisher URL: http://eprints.staffs.ac.uk/4565/
• Additional Information: Additional Information : This submission contains an international journal paper (2019) with supporting evidence in the form of an international peer reviewed conference paper (This is the global leading conference in this area and papers are published in post conference proceeding). The research explores and quantifies the relationship between traditional mathematical theories used for the calculation of fully-fashioned, weft-knitwear and the physical measurements of knitted garments in order to improve sizing accuracy within knitted garment production and theorises empirical theories published during (June, July, Aug 2008) in trade press by the Author - Power and builds upon previously published conference proceeding in 2008, 2010, 2013. The research developed new methods for calculating fit and alignment in commercial, fully-fashioned, weft-knitwear. Which provides a more sustainable fully-fashioned knitted product and has the potential to reduce returns, due to size inaccuracies; Event Type : Conference