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TEXTILE TYPES on the DPP

Woven

Fabric made by interlacing warp and weft yarns at right angles.

Shirts, trousers, denim, workwear, curtains, upholstery

Weft Knitted

Fabric made by interlooping yarns horizontally (across the width).

T-shirts, polos, sweaters, leggings, underwear

Warp Knitted

Fabric made by interlooping yarns vertically (along the length).

Sportswear, mesh, lace, lingerie, technical textiles

Interlock Knit
A double-knit weft-knitted fabric with two interlocked layers, creating a smooth, dense, stable fabric with excellent durability, shape retention and stretch recovery.
Premium T-shirts, workwear pullovers, sweatshirts, activewear, school uniforms, healthcare uniforms

Circular Knitted

Knitted on circular knitting machines to produce seamless tubular fabrics.

T-shirts, activewear, underwear, socks

Flat Knitted

Knitted on flat-bed machines to create shaped panels.

Jumpers, pullovers, cardigans, knitwear

Nonwoven

Fabric made by bonding fibres together without weaving or knitting.

Medical gowns, masks, wipes, insulation, geotextiles

Braided

Three or more yarns interlaced diagonally to form cords or ropes.

Ropes, drawcords, shoelaces, safety cords

Knotted

Fabric or structure created by tying knots between yarns or cords.

Fishing nets, decorative textiles, macramé

Crocheted

Fabric created by looping yarn with a crochet hook.

Lace, trims, fashion garments, accessories

Tufted

Yarn inserted into a backing material to create a pile surface.

Carpets, rugs, bath mats, upholstery

Composite

Textile made by combining two or more different materials into one structure.

Protective clothing, reinforced composites, technical fabrics

Laminated

Two or more textile layers bonded with a membrane or film.

Waterproof jackets, breathable outdoor clothing, PPE

Bonded

Two fabric layers permanently joined using adhesives, heat or foam.

Softshell jackets, fleece-backed fabrics, workwear

Coated

Textile coated with a polymer or other surface treatment.

Rainwear, tarpaulins, protective clothing, bags

Quilted

Multiple layers stitched together with padding between them.

Jackets, sleeping bags, quilts, insulated workwear

Spacer Fabric (3D Knit)

Three-dimensional knitted fabric with two outer layers connected by spacer yarns.

Footwear, backpacks, seating, protective equipment

Felted

Fibres compressed together using heat, moisture or pressure without weaving or knitting.

Hats, slippers, industrial felt, insulation

Needle-Punched

Nonwoven fabric mechanically bonded using barbed needles.

Automotive insulation, geotextiles, filtration media

Embroidered

Decorative or functional stitching applied to a textile base.

Logos, uniforms, badges, decorative fabrics

Lace

Openwork textile created by knitting, weaving or looping yarns into decorative patterns.

Lingerie, fashion garments, curtains

Mesh

Open fabric structure with regularly spaced holes for ventilation or drainage.

Sportswear, safety vests, bags, footwear

Net

Open fabric with larger openings than mesh, formed by knotting or knitting.

Cargo nets, sports nets, agricultural nets

Pile Fabric

Fabric with raised fibres or loops on the surface.

Velvet, corduroy, terry towels, fleece

Flocked

Textile with short fibres electrostatically applied to create a soft surface.

Upholstery, decorative fabrics, automotive interiors