Types of plating
Plating types
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Color plating:
Patterning effect through different colors with structures with single jersey and reverse jersey stitches. -
Plating of different materials:
Manufacturing elastic fabrics. For the basic yarn, an elastic Lycra thread is used. - Usage in the cuff to achieve a more elastic rib
- Usage for a complete article to obtain a fashionable tight-fitting fabric.
Plating technique | ||
Two threads are inserted at exact position in the needle hook with plating. The leading yarn (plating yarn) lies on the front in case of a single jersey stitch. The following yarn (basic yarn) lies on the rear side (on the background) in case of a jersey stitch. | ||
1 | Plating Yarn | |
2 | Basic Yarn | |
Color Plating | ||
Plating of different materials | ||
Knitting technique possibilities for plating:
With Performer Machines
- Plating with one yarn carrier
- Yarn carrier with double eyelet
- Double Bow Plating Yarn Carrier
- Plating with two yarn carriers
- The two yarn carriers must have different engaging widths.
With ADF machines
- Plating with all yarn carriers is possible