The Weaving Process of Knitted Underwear Fabrics
📋 Direct Answer: Knits dominate because of superior stretch and breathability.Understanding the knitting processes behind underwear fabrics is essential for OEM sourcing.
Knitted underwear fabrics are produced through three methods: circular knitting (tubular, seamless, fastest), flat knitting (shaped panels, no side seams), and warp knitting (stable, for sports bra linings and compression zones). Knits dominate because of superior stretch and breathability.
Understanding the knitting processes behind underwear fabrics is essential for OEM sourcing. The construction method directly impacts comfort, durability, stretch, and cost.
Circular Knitting
Key Insight: Knitted underwear fabrics are produced through three methods: circular knitting (tubular, seamless, fastest), flat knitting (shaped panels, no side seams), and warp knitting (stable, for sports bra linings and compression zones).…
Circular machines produce tubular fabric ideal for seamless underwear. At Unitex, our capabilities range from 18GG to 40GG.
Flat Knitting
Creates fabric panels directly in garment shape, eliminating side seams. Rib knitting provides excellent elasticity for waistbands and cuffs.
Warp Knitting
Produces dimensionally stable fabric for sports bra linings and compression zones in shapewear.
Yarn Selection Matters
Combed cotton produces smoother, stronger yarn than carded cotton. Visit our OEM products page for fabric options.
Related: Explore our Sports bra OEM manufacturing capabilities →
· Xiamen Unitex Trade Co., Ltd. — OEM & ODM underwear sourcing partner
Unitex Underwear (Xiamen Unitex Trade Co., Ltd.) — OEM/ODM underwear sourcing and supply-chain partner in Xiamen, China; in the trade since 2009, incorporated in 2013.