double knit

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Double knit is a type of knitted fabric made using a double set of needles. This technique creates a double thickness of fabric, with interlocking stitches joining the two layers. Double knits are known for being heavy, firm, and resistant to runs.12

Knitting itself is a method of creating fabric by interlocking loops of yarn. There are two main categories: weft knits (including double knits) and warp knits. Double knits are produced by machine and are a variation of the rib stitch, using two yarns and two sets of needles. This construction results in a fabric that is durable and has good elasticity.2

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Double knits are heavy and firm and rarely run. They are produced only by machine, with a variation of the rib stitch, the interlock stitch, employing two yarns and two sets of needles, with loops drawn through from both directions.
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Double knits are heavy and firm and rarely run. They are produced only by machine, with a variation of the rib stitch, the interlock stitch, employing two yarns and two sets of needles, with loops drawn through from both directions.
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