Raschel Knit Frequently Asked Questions
Short answers to the questions buyers ask most often about Raschel Knit.
What does it mean?
warp knit capable of open mesh structures. Working figures for Raschel Knit normally sit around 60-300 GSM in mainstream production. Note raschel machines on the tech pack so nobody tests against an older revision.
What value should be specified?
Start from 60-300 GSM and adjust for the end use of the garment. Record elastane content alongside Raschel Knit, because blends shift the measured value. A result outside 60-300 GSM usually points to process drift rather than to the fibre itself.
How is it tested?
raschel machines. Keeping reference values for Raschel Knit lets suppliers quote without extra sampling rounds. Ask for conditioning details together with raschel machines, since both affect the reading.
Why does it change between lots?
Process variables such as finishing temperature and elastane batch cause the normal spread of results. Working figures for Raschel Knit normally sit around 60-300 GSM in mainstream production. Note raschel machines on the tech pack so nobody tests against an older revision.
Can results be compared across suppliers?
Only when the same standard revision and conditioning are used; otherwise measurements are not equivalent. Record elastane content alongside Raschel Knit, because blends shift the measured value. A result outside 60-300 GSM usually points to process drift rather than to the fibre itself.
