What Is Knit Fabric?
What Is Knit Fabric? Warp Knit & Weft Knit Knit fabric. It is the staple in the fabric industry and we wanted to learn more and share with you all about knit fabric. In the textile fabric industry, fabrics can be created by two processes, warp knitting and weft knitting. Weft and warp knitting are […]
Donor Recognition Award
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The Evolution of Fashion Through Athleisure
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What Is Interlock Fabric?
Interlock knit fabrics are different than your traditional knit fabric. This knit fabric is a variation of rib knit construction. The nature of this construction allows it to have a built-in stretch and to drape really well on the body. On top of these properties, the fabric is especially easy to work with due to […]
What is Tricot Fabric?
Tricot (pronounced the-ko) comes from the French verb tricoter, meaning to knit. Tricot fabric has a unique zigzag weave that is textured on one side and smooth on the other. This allows the fabric to be soft and also very sturdy for activewear. Construction of Tricot Fabric Tricot fabrics are produced on a flatbed knitting […]
Trend Report: Wicking Fabric
NEW Wicking Fabric An exciting new announcement in the world of activewear! The NEWEST in wicking fabric technology is being featured in our upcoming mailer! This Dryswitch technology wicks away moisture from the body in as little as 30 seconds. No more uncomfortable wet fabric against your skin! This fabric technology ensures that the fabric against your […]
What Is Seersucker Fabric?
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What Is Polyurethane Fabric?
[spb_text_block animation=”none” animation_delay=”0″ simplified_controls=”yes” custom_css_percentage=”no” padding_vertical=”0″ padding_horizontal=”0″ margin_vertical=”0″ custom_css=”margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px;” border_size=”0″ border_styling_global=”default” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] What Is Polyurethane Fabric? Polyurethane (PU) fabric is a fabric that is coated in a polymer which gives it the appearance of leather. Polyurethane elastomers are a polymer, meaning repeating chains of molecules, that can be shaped into a […]
The Evolution of Gymnastics Leotards
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Pine Crest Fabrics will be at the LA Textile Show!
[spb_text_block animation=”none” animation_delay=”0″ simplified_controls=”yes” custom_css_percentage=”no” padding_vertical=”0″ padding_horizontal=”0″ margin_vertical=”0″ custom_css=”margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px;” border_size=”0″ border_styling_global=”default” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] LA Textile Show We’ll be at a trade show near you! The LA Textile Show is the premier West Coast destination for textile and design resources from around the globe and we’ll be there next month! With activewear designers […]