Knitting needle for knitting sueded fabrics and methods of knitting sueded fabrics
US7634922B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 12, 2006 |
| Grant date | Dec 22, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 11, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD04B35/04
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A knitting needle for knitted sueded fabric is provided. The needle includes a shank, a hook, a latch, and an abrasive surface. The abrasive surface is defined on the shank, the hook, the latch, and any combinations thereof. A method of knitting a sueded fabric is also provided. The method includes forming an abrasive surface on a knitting needle, moving the knitting needle through a knitting cycle, and moving a yarn across the abrasive surface to form fibrils on the yarn as the knitting needle is moving through the knitting cycle.
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