Woven & Knit Difference , Properties

Fabrics are identified by both fiber Weave or Knit

Example: Taffeta can be made from both silk and polyester . A taffeta fabric would need to be identified as polyester taffeta or silk.

Difference between Woven &Knit fabric

Woven fabric	Knit fabric
At least two set of yarn is used in weaving.	One set of yarn is used in knitting.
Sizing is required .	Sizing is not require.
Production capacity is low.	Production capacity is high.
Production fabric is less elastic.	Production fabric is more elastic.
Production fabric is less soft.	Production fabric more high.

Woven &Knit fabric properties

Woven fabric	Knit fabric
Stable	Unstable
Rigid	Flexibility
Harsh Feel	Soft feel
Less shrinkage	Highly shrinkage
Less adaptability	Highly  adaptability
Long procedure of production	Very quick production
Need sizing	No need sizing
Costly process	Cheap production process
Difficult to make designs	Easy to make degins
Less elasticity	More  elasticity
Need machine	Can be done with needles manually