warp knit

noun

: a knit fabric produced by machine with the yarns running in a lengthwise direction compare weft knit
warp-knitted adjective
warp knitting noun

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It’s manufactured using the unique warp knit and weft insert technology developed by Chargeurs PCC’s R&D teams at its historic Lainière de Picardie production site in France. Andrea Onate, WWD, 10 Feb. 2025

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First Known Use

1853, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of warp knit was in 1853

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“Warp knit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/warp%20knit. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.

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warp knit

noun
: a knit fabric produced by a machine in which the knitting is done with the yarns running in a lengthwise direction compare weft knit
warp knitting noun

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