Raschel machine

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A Raschel machine is a type of warp knitting machine used in the production of fabric. Warp knitting involves interlocking loops of yarn, with loops running lengthwise called wales and those running crosswise called courses.1

Raschel knitting typically uses coarser yarns and can produce openwork patterns, making it distinct from tricot knitting. These machines utilize guide bars to feed yarn to needles, creating a fabric structure where loops are cast off after being formed. Raschel fabrics are often characterized by their open construction and coarser texture compared to other warp knits. The term "raschel" can also refer to the fabric produced by this knitting method.213

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Coarser yarns are generally used for raschel knitting, and there has recently been interest in knitting staple yarns on these machines. In the Raschel machine, the needles move in a ground steel plate, called the trick plate. The top of this plate, the verge,…
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Coarser yarns are generally used for raschel knitting, and there has recently been interest in knitting staple yarns on these machines. In the Raschel machine, the needles move in a ground steel plate, called the trick plate. The top of this plate, the verge,…
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