Comparison of end-breakage rates in a plain weft knitting zone due to splices and knots

Abstract

The effect of some knitting factors such as the machine gauge, the depth of stitch draw, the input tension, and the take-down weight on the end-breakage rates in the plain weft knitting zone due to yarn joints (air splices, weavers' knots and fisherman's knots) is investigated experimentally using singles 30s cotton yarn. Air splices prove to be a very useful joint. Knots cause holes from end breakages near the knot in plain weft knitting.