Five core features of knitted jacquard fabrics

In the diversified textile market, knitted jacquard fabrics have become widely used materials in clothing, home textiles, luggage and other fields due to their unique visual effects, comfortable wearing experience and good processing adaptability. Compared with ordinary printed or solid knitted fabrics, jacquard fabrics form patterns through the weaving structure itself, and can show three-dimensional textures and rich changes without printing and dyeing, and have higher added value.

From the perspective of suppliers, this article will systematically sort out the structural characteristics and application advantages of knitted jacquard fabrics to provide professional reference for product development and market expansion.

1. The structure has a strong three-dimensional sense and the pattern is more durable
Knitted jacquard fabrics weave different colored yarns or the same color yarns into the fabric in different weaving methods through organizational changes to form patterns. This **"structural mapping"** method has the following advantages:

The pattern has a strong three-dimensional sense and a texture effect, which is different from flat printing

Not easy to fade, resistant to washing, and high pattern fastness

Can be double-sided or partially jacquard, suitable for front and back design

For high-end knitted sweaters, knitted skirts, home clothing, and bedding fabrics, it is a powerful means to enhance the texture of the product.

2. The fabric is soft and elastic, comfortable to wear

Compared with woven jacquard, the knitted jacquard structure is looser and more elastic, with both wrapping and breathability, suitable for close-fitting or frequently active clothing products. Its specific performance is reflected in:

Excellent horizontal/vertical extensibility, fits the curve of the human body

Soft and skin-friendly, suitable for use in spring and autumn/home seasons

Good wrinkle resistance, more durable wearing cleanliness

Adjusting the blending ratio of different yarns (cotton, viscose, polyester, nylon, spandex, etc.) can further enhance the elasticity or moisture absorption of the fabric.

3. High process complexity and high product added value
Knitted jacquard needs to be realized through jacquard circular knitting machines or jacquard weft knitting machines, which is far more complex than ordinary single/double-sided knitting and has high requirements for equipment and knitting procedures. Its characteristics are:

High process precision requirements and good pattern consistency

Support complex customized patterns (brand logos, floral geometry, character totems, etc.)

Suitable for high-end customization and brand development, with strong product differentiation

This also means that knitted jacquard fabrics usually have higher prices and profit margins, which is an important tool for suppliers to improve product levels.

4. Adapt to various finishing processes and widely used
Knitted jacquard fabrics can not only present the natural texture of natural fibers (cotton, wool, modal, etc.), but also undergo various finishing processes to enhance functionality, including:

Dyeing, enzyme washing, and sanding to enhance color and feel

Anti-shrinkage and anti-pilling treatments enhance durability

Antibacterial and moisture-wicking finishing to meet the needs of sports and functional clothing

Therefore, jacquard knitted fabrics are widely used in sportswear, fashionable women's clothing, baby products, bedding fabrics, functional underwear and other markets.

5. Diversified style selection to keep up with the trend
Knitted jacquard is not only complex in structure, but also can present a variety of styles through different yarn counts, yarn types, and color combinations, such as:

Simple geometry/thick needle feeling of European and American style

Fresh patterns/soft colors of Japanese and Korean style

Retro fonts/brand identification totems of national trend style

Suppliers can quickly develop new styles that meet seasonal and market trends for customers through digital pattern design + custom dyeing yarn combination.