Meaning of locknit | Babel Free

Definitions

A warp-knitted fabric with an interlocking stitch that resists runs, offers good elasticity and has dimensional stability.

countable, uncountable

Examples

“The garment's durability is enhanced by using a locknit, which prevents runs and maintains its shape.”

“While these new materials helping to inspire coming fashions and are carrying out the present ones, the older fabrics, Celanese Milanese, SelfStripe, Tricot, and Locknit continue to be firm favourites for lingerie of every description.”

“Figures A and B illustrate the difference in construction between a single "jersey weft knit" and a "2-bar locknit warp knit" when viewed from the frontal plane.”

“In weft locknit, float stitches are made on alternate needles of systematically to reduce elasticity and to prevent ladder formation.”

CEFR level