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Have you ever wondered how knits are made? Well we've done all the research for you! Learn a little bit about how knits are made and the different types. There are two methods used in producing fabric: Non-woven and Yarn Manipulation. Non-woven includes felting, bonding and interlocking fibers. Yarn manipulation includes: weaving, intertwining & twisting, and knitting. Weaving and knitting are the most popular methods being used in fashion, decor, medical, aviation, transportation and more.  _________________________________________________________________ Knitting Processes Stitch or Loop in black Knitting is a fabric production method done by drawing a yarn with a needle or hook needle into a loop from a previously done loop. (Just like if you were knitting yourself!) The smallest unit of a knit is a loop or stitch . A row of loops running selvedge to selvedge are called Course and a column of loops running with the selvedge are called Wale. Knit...

IDENTIFYING FIBER CONTENT - BURN TEST No special equipment is needed to do a burn test. Use caution and have water available when doing the test. Do the test on a non-flammable surface like the sink or a metal covered table away from any flammable objects (curtains, paper, etc.) Do not do the test near an air conditioner, fan, or open windows; keep your hair and face away from the flame. Use tweezers. But before starting your burn test remember natural fibers, those harvested from plants or animals leave a breakable remain, either ash or a bead that turns to powder when crushed. Man-made fibers are formed by combining monomer compounds into polymer molecules. Many of the polymers that constitute man-made fibers are the same as or similar to compounds that make up plastics, rubbers, etc. For this reason a  majority of them will leave a hard bead when burned. Animal Fibers - Proteins: All kind of wool (including alpaca, angora, camelha...