New Warp Knits Created for Garment Dyeing
Italian textile firm Sitip Textiles has created a new type of warp knit designed for the garment dye market.
The patented process involves using a weft insertion on warp knits to create fabrics with better stability, moisture management, surface strength and color retention, according to Brian Belton, who will oversee the rollout of the fabric in the Western Hemisphere.
Belton said the stability of the knits allows for more tailored details, including welt pockets and zippers, even after garment dyeing. The knits can also have a sanded finish without losing color or looking worn, he added.
The process allows for novelty constructions such as 100 percent cotton athletic mesh.
The line also includes knits in synthetic blends including Coolmax, Lycra and polar fleece.
Sitip plans to stock the fabrics locally and no minimums are required. Prices range from $3.50 to $6 and widths run up to 72 inches.
The fabrics have already been picked up by Carlsbad, Calif.-based golf manufacturer Ashworth for the Spring 2003 line. But Belton said he sees other applications for the fabric in the local market.
“I think there’s a lot of opportunity in Los Angeles for the better contemporary market and the reorder business,” he said.
Sitip can be reached locally at (310) 766-0738.
