Application of Weft Knitted Suede in Clothing Fabrics

1. Characteristics of Weft Knitted Suede
Weft Knitted Suede is a fabric made of microfiber through knitting process. Its surface is covered with dense, fine and soft short hair, which has the appearance and feel similar to natural suede. The main characteristics of this fabric include:
Softness: Weft knitted suede feels soft, the hair is smooth, and the touch is close to leather, which is suitable for making high-end clothing.
Drape: The fabric is light and has good drape, which is suitable for making flowing clothing styles.
Elasticity: Some weft knitted suede has elastic properties, which can provide a certain degree of resilience and enhance wearing comfort.
Durability: Made of microfiber, weft knitted suede has high strength and wear resistance, and is not easy to deform or damage.
Breathability: The fabric has good breathability and is suitable for clothing in spring and summer.

2. Production process of weft-knitted suede
The production of weft-knitted suede mainly depends on the knitting process, and the specific steps include:
Raw material selection: Use high-quality raw materials such as sea island silk and microfiber to ensure the fineness and glossiness of the fabric.
Weaving process: Use large circular machines or water jet looms for knitting to form a dense coil structure, which gives the fabric good elasticity and drape.
Surface treatment: Remove excess fibers on the surface through the sanding process to form a uniform fluff layer.
Finishing: After deep processing such as dyeing, embossing, and hot stamping, the fabric is given rich colors and textures.

3. Application of weft-knitted suede in the field of clothing
Weft-knitted suede has been widely used in the field of clothing due to its superior performance and beautiful appearance:
Coats and overcoats: Weft-knitted suede is often used to make coats, windbreakers and jackets in autumn and winter. Its heavy texture and warmth retention make it an ideal choice for winter clothing.
Dresses and casual wear: Due to its light texture and elegant appearance, weft knitted suede is also widely used in spring and summer dresses, skirts and casual wear, which is both fashionable and comfortable.
Sportswear: Some weft knitted suede with elastic properties is used in sportswear, such as sports jackets and sports pants, providing good elasticity and breathability.
Composite fabrics: Weft knitted suede can also be composited with other fabrics, such as lambskin, cotton, etc., to make composite fabrics for making warmer or more fashionable clothing.

4. Market trends and future development
As consumers' requirements for clothing quality and fashion sense increase, weft knitted suede has broad application prospects in the field of clothing:
High-end market: Weft knitted suede has gradually become the darling of the high-end clothing market due to its noble texture and excellent performance.
Functional development: In the future, Weft Knitted Suede may combine more functional technologies, such as waterproof, windproof, antibacterial, etc., to meet the needs of different scenarios.
Environmental protection trend: With the increasing awareness of environmental protection, weft-knitted suede made of sustainable raw materials and production processes will be more popular in the market