What is tricot?
1)
A type of warp knitted
fabric which has a thin texture since it is made from very fine yarn. The French verb tricoter, means “to knit.” The fabric is made on one, two, or three bar
frames. It is knitted flat and made on
spring-beard needles and has from one to four warps of thread systems which are
mounted in a stationary position.
Industry Standard Machine is 28 needles to the inch or a 28 gauge (gg).
2)
“Stocking-net” as applied
to a warp-knitted fabric irrespective of the motif; often refers to a flat
knitted cloth since it is not tubular.
The meaning, however, is not to be construed to imply a flat-machine
knit fabric.
3)
A French serge lining
fabric made on a 20-inch width.
4)
A fine woven worsted made
on the tricot weave which presents fine break lines in the filling
direction. This chainbreak effect fabric
is dyed all popular shades, has a high, compact texture, and is a good material
to use in tailoring. Gives excellent
wear in the better type of tailored garments for women.
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