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Knitted cuff in the sock leg, why socks have rib at the top
Short answer: Socks often have a rib cuff at the top of the leg, because rib stretches and draws back together, so th...
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Open panels in socks, what they are for
Short answer: Open panels in socks are small zones of looser knit or mesh that let air reach the foot where it otherw...
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Needle count in socks, what the number tells you
Short answer: The needle count tells you how many needles the knitting machine uses to make the sock, and so how fine...
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Terry in the sole of the sock, what the thicker base does
Short answer: Terry in the sole is a denser, looped base that gives the sock cushioning and a little more warmth unde...
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Why the edge curls in on jersey
Short answer: The edge curls in because jersey has different stitches on the front and back, and the fabric pulls tow...
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Why rib holds its shape better than jersey
Short answer: Rib holds its shape better because the rows of stitches pull back together when you let go of the fabri...
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Fine rib and coarse rib in a top, what changes
Short answer: Fine rib sits close and soft and looks quiet, while coarse rib has clear ridges and more structure. The...
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Relaxed fabric, what resting time in production does
Short answer: Relaxed fabric is knit that has been left to rest after production, so the tension from the machine can...
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Why length shrinks more than width
Short answer: Knitted clothes often shrink most in length, because the stitches relax and draw together when the fabr...
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Metamerism, when two identical colours look different
Short answer: Metamerism means that two colours look the same in one light but different in another. Two black socks ...
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Yarn dyed or piece dyed, the difference in the fabric
Short answer: Yarn dyed means the yarn is coloured before the fabric is knitted, while piece dyed means the whole fab...
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A print at the neck instead of a label, how it feels to wear
Short answer: A print at the neck is printed text or a printed mark inside the collar that replaces a sewn label. It ...
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