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
Texture |
Just like tricot knit fabric, Raschel knit fabric has an open and coarse texture. |
Shine |
It has a dull appearance. |
Sheer |
The fabric is See-through due to open knitting. |
Applications & Usage
Clothing |
Coats, lingerie, dresses, etc. |
Curtains, table covers, cushion covers, blankets, etc. |
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Accessories |
Veils, narrow tapes, mosquito netting, etc. |
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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