Raschel Knit

What is Raschel Knit Fabric? 

• Raschel Knit Fabric is a type of Warp knitted fabric. This kind of fabric is made on a special knitting machine by taking threads from the warp beam.
• Latch needles are a specialized kind of needle that is used by this equipment. 
• On the face side of the fabric, there are slightly inclined vertical knitting loops. On the reverse side of the fabric, however, there are inclined horizontal floats.
• Most raschel knits have complicated patterns that look like crochet or lace with open spaces and a surface effect that looks almost like a three-dimensional model.
• The knitting method known as rascal knitting is done using industrial knitting machines and not by hand.
• Raschel knits are not particularly stretchy and often have a rather bulky appearance.

History 

• In the 1800s, people were looking for a cheap way to make lace, which led to the creation of the rascal knitting machine. 
• The piece of machinery was given its name in honor of Elisabeth Rachel Félix, a well-known French actress from the 19th century who went by the stage name Mademoiselle Rachel and was famous for wearing lace. 
• As the Raschel knitting machine was improved in Germany, the spelling of her name was changed to reflect the German language.

What Makes it Stand Out 

Applications & Usage 

Care Instructions 

• It is strongly advised that you wash the fabric by hand. 
• Allow the lace to soak for half an hour while massaging it gently in the water. After massaging, let the lace soak for the remaining half an hour. 
• After thorough rinsing, squeeze off any excess water. Do not rub or scrape the lace. The fragile cloth has a high potential for fraying. 
• Place them in a flat position to dry. 
• If you need to press anything, place a thick towel on the bottom, and then place a press cloth on top of the towel. 

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