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Spacer Knit Fabric
Spacer Knit Fabric
Fairlane’s spacer knit fabric line includes the finest gauge spacer fabric such as jacquard fabric, pointelle fabric, waffle weave and ricrac fabric. The Spacer knit fabric is a remarkable feat of fabric engineering as it appears as a laminated structure with foam in the middle but closer inspection reveals a single 3D integrated fabric structure with no foam or adhesive. The center portion is a forest of standing monofilament separating and "spacing" the outer layers which may be plain or fancy.
Spacer knit fabrics enjoy great longevity without the deterioration that normally accompanies a laminated product. The 3D integrated fabric systems sandwhich cushioned space between traditional fabric outer layers
The relatively new spacer type fabric has yet to achieve its full potential. Virtually every type of soft goods product that is made is potential for spacer fabrics. Spacer fabrics can fill a fabric void that has yet to be discerned.
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Patterned Simplex Knit Fabric
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Patterned Simplex Knit Fabric
Jacquard Fabric
Decorative woven or knitted pattern manufactured by using the Jacquard attachment on the loom
Pointelle Fabric
Tiny, openwork pattern typically with geometric shapes
Waffle Weave
Fabric pattern characterized by having recessed squares on the surface that resembles a waffle
Ricrac Fabric
A flat braided pattern that forms zigzags, usually found on women's and children's clothing
Knit Fabric Information
Fibers Used
Nylon
Polyester
Cotton
Rayon
PLA
Carbon
Specialty Yarns Used
Solution Dyed Colors
Fluorescent
Anti Microbial
Flame Retardent
Recycled
PLA
Yarn Sizes
15/1 Nylon
20/1 Poly
20/12 Poly
40 Poly
50 Poly
70 Poly
150 Poly
Post-Finishing Processes
Embossing
Printing
Molding
Brushing
Slitting
Fabric Standards
Nafta Certified Fabrics
Cafta Certified Fabrics
Made in U.S.A. Fabrics
Military Spec
CFR 1610
NFPA 701
REACH
CPSIA
Cal. Prop 65
Industries Served
Apparel
Intimate Apparel: bras, panties, lingerie
Filtration
Medical Products
Industrial Products
Safety Products
Lamination
Binding
Military
Aerospace
Composite Structures
Gloves
Molding
Automotive
Geotextile
Construction
Acoustical
Sign, Flag and Banner
Customer Resources
Links
Fabric Link/Fabric Dictionary
Industrial Fabric Association
Textile World
Consumer Products Safety Commission
Underfashion Club
Fabric Engineering Guide
Fiber Content
Nylon, Polyester, Cotton, Rayon, PLA, Acetate, Carbon, Nomex
Yarn Type
Filament Yarns
: Filament yarns are yarns produced through the extrusion process. The filament is continuous from beginning to end. There is no 'hairiness' to the product made from filament yarns unless it is intentionally applied post finishing.
Spun Yarns
: Spun yarns are produced from short pieces of yarn and spun into a single strand. Upon examination the spun yard reveals the ends of the short pieces sticking up.
Yarn Size
Yarn size is the single largest determining factor in weight and opacity of fabric. Our fabrics run in the range of 15 denier to 150 denier.
Yarn Luster
Yarn may be bright, dull or semi dull, usually dependent on the customer's aesthetic requirements.
Filament Count
Filament count effects the hand of the finished fabric; the higher the count, the softer the hand. Filament count also effects the appearance of the finished fabric with lower filament counts effecting a leaner appearance.
Yarn Color
Yarns can be dyed by the manufacturer prior to fabric formation thereby achieving high colorfastness and color consistency from lot to lot.
Specialty Yarn Properties
Flame Retardency, Moisture Management, Recycled, Stretch, Anti Microbial, Anti Static
Fabric Width
Warp knit fabrics of our manufacture have the distinct advantage of being delivered to the customer in widths from as low as 1/4" to 220". In order to achieve widths of less than 36", our fabrics generally require a post production slitting process.
Fabric Weight
Fabric weight is the single largest determining factor in performance and cost. Fabric weights produced on our equipment can range from .45 ounces per square yard to 8.5 ounces per square yard.
Fabric Coloration
Fabrics may be dyed after they are manufactured into virtually any color or they may be left in their natural state. Colors can be submitted for matching by the customer on other fabrics, other products or Pantone number. We have a wide variety of colors in our archives from which customers can choose. In some cases, solution dyed yarns can be used instead of fabric finishing to achieve extremely consistent color matching from lot to lot or very high color fastness.
Heatset
The fundamental principle of yarns used in manufacturing our product line is that in order to change the permanent shape of our fabrics, heat must be applied in excess of heat previously applied. Low heats during fabric processing will allow low heats used by customers to change the shape of the fabric. Fabrics can be permanently molded into shape by the customer through the application of heat in excess of our processing temperatures. Processing temperatures can be dictated by customer needs.
Surface Treatment
Fabrics can be printed for appearance, embossed for texture and appearance, brushed for softness.
Finish and Hand
Finishing additives can be used to achieve hands from very soft to very firm for a variety of end uses. Finishes may be water soluble or not.
Finishing Additives
Additives can be specified in our finishing processes to achieve: Flame Retardency, Anti Static, Anti Microbial, Wicking/Moisture Management
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