Differentially cotton-feeling knitted lightweight fleece-feeling fabric

By designing a differentiated cotton-feel knitted lightweight fleece-like fabric, the problem of traditional knitted thermal fabrics being heavy and poorly breathable has been solved, resulting in a lightweight, breathable, high-quality fabric with good resilience and skin-friendly comfort, suitable for various clothing occasions.

CN224678261UActive Publication Date: 2026-08-25CHANGZHOU YUYUAN LINGTAI FABRIC CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202521703925.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-08-12
Publication Date
2026-08-25
Estimated Expiration
2035-08-12

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Technical Problem

Traditional knitted thermal fabrics are heavy and have poor breathability in light sports activities, which can easily cause stuffiness. After repeated washing, the fibers are prone to tangling, shedding, and pilling. Existing circular knitting machines have defects in the reliability of loop formation, and the insufficient smoothness of the cam system curve can lead to needle impact or inconsistent loop height.

Method used

It adopts a differentiated cotton-feel knitted lightweight fleece fabric, using a double-sided weft knitted fleece structure, combined with octagonal hollow cross-section microfiber polyester filament and polyester bicomponent composite high elastic cotton-like filament. Through special weaving structure and structural design, dynamic balance of yarn tension is achieved, avoiding needle impact and yarn tension, and producing a high-quality fabric that is breathable and does not cause sweating.

Benefits of technology

It achieves lightweight, breathable, highly resilient, and skin-friendly warmth, expanding the application scenarios of the clothing and meeting the requirements of high-quality functional fabrics. It meets the standards of ≥30% heat retention, ≥100mm/s breathability, and ≥3 levels of moisture wicking.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of knitted fabric, concretely relates to different cotton sense knitted light weight flannel sense fabric. The fabric includes double -faced weft -knitting draw -down needle plush organization, and the organization is applied on weft -knitted double -faced 32 needle cylinder machine, and the upper needle disc triangle is divided into two sections AB, and the lower needle cylinder triangle uses a section A. Every 4 line loops are a cycle, and the 1st, 3rd line loop is knitted in the upper needle disc AB section loop, and the lower needle cylinder A section float; The 2nd line loop is knitted in the upper needle disc A section tuck, B section float, and the lower needle cylinder A section loop; The 4th line loop is knitted in the upper needle disc AB section float, and the lower needle cylinder A section loop. The application solves the loop reliability defect existing when the existing circular weft knitting machine is knitted in the loop cycle and the lower needle cylinder draw -down needle structure, and the different cotton sense knitted light weight flannel sense fabric of the application is light in weight and soft in touch, and is not limited to clothing wearing scene.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of knitted fabric technology, specifically relating to differentiated cotton-feel knitted lightweight fleece-feel fabric. Background Technology

[0002] In today's textile industry, with the improvement of people's quality of life and their love for outdoor sports, the demand for functional fabrics is growing. Especially in terms of thermal fabrics, consumers not only pursue warmth, but also have higher expectations for the fabric's lightweight, breathability, resilience, and skin-friendliness.

[0003] Traditional knitted thermal fabric manufacturing processes have many shortcomings. For example, common fleece sweatshirts use a three-thread fleece knitted loop structure and achieve their warmth after finishing. However, they rely on the thickness of the fleece for warmth, making them feel bulky in light physical activities. They also have poor breathability and moisture permeability, which can easily lead to a stuffy feeling. Furthermore, after multiple washes, the fibers are prone to tangling, shedding, and pilling, reducing wearing comfort and warmth, and limiting the occasions in which the clothing can be worn.

[0004] Furthermore, existing circular knitting machines have reliability defects in loop formation during the loop loop circulation and needle withdrawal structure of the lower cylinder: 1. After the needle is withdrawn from the lower cylinder, the distance between adjacent needles increases. The traditional cam motion cannot adapt to the different yarn tensions in the withdrawal area and the non-withdrawal area, which will lead to uneven loop lengths. For example, the yarn in the withdrawal area is loose, while the yarn in the non-withdrawal area is tight.

[0005] 2. When the triangular trajectory is switched frequently, the curve smoothness of the ordinary triangular system is insufficient, which can easily cause needle collision or inconsistent tucking height. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of this invention is to provide a differentiated cotton-feel knitted lightweight fleece-feel fabric.

[0007] To achieve the above and other related objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: A differentiated cotton-feel knitted lightweight fleece fabric, including a double-sided weft-knitted draw-needle fleece structure, which is applied on a double-sided 32-needle cylindrical knitting machine. The upper needle plate triangle is divided into two sections AB, and the lower needle cylinder triangle uses one section A. Each cycle consists of 4 loops. The first and third loops are woven into loops on the upper needle plate (AB section) and floated on the lower needle cylinder (A section). The second loop is woven into loops on the upper needle plate (A section), floated on the lower needle cylinder (B section), and looped on the lower needle cylinder (A section). The fourth loop is woven into loops on the upper needle plate (AB section), floated on the lower needle cylinder (A section).

[0008] Preferably, a ribbed needle pairing structure is adopted, with the upper needle plate fully threaded and the lower needle cylinder arranged in a 1-empty-1-needle cycle, and the needle pairs are arranged horizontally in sequence.

[0009] Preferably, a double-sided three-dimensional structure is adopted, with the surface layer of the fabric made of polyester bicomponent composite high-elastic imitation cotton filament, and the connecting layer and the bottom layer made of octagonal hollow cross-section ultrafine polyester filament.

[0010] It should be noted that, in adopting the above technical solution, this application also screened and optimized the fabric raw materials. The reasons are as follows: To address the aforementioned technical challenges, the industry has continuously explored and innovated. For example, some designs employ a three-layer air-layer knitting structure combined with differentially shaped fibers, utilizing the cavities of hollow fibers to provide still air and enhance warmth. Simultaneously, structural and technological innovations achieve breathability and warmth retention. Others utilize a special bottom layer design, controlling the coil structure and napping process to solve problems such as poor elasticity and a tighter feel after washing in traditional knitted napped fabrics, thus improving warmth retention and fabric performance. The patent with announcement number CN112030329A uses a three-layer hollow layer structure and a raised polyester coil design in the bottom layer for easy napping with steel needles, solving the problem of traditional plain-weave air-layer fabrics being difficult to nap. However, it does not use hollow fiber yarn to create a fleece-feeling functional fabric.

[0011] In terms of fiber materials, composite yarns of octagonal hollow cross-section polyester and polyester microfiber are gradually gaining attention. Their unique octagonal hollow structure increases the porosity between fibers, improving warmth retention and providing excellent breathability. Polyester bicomponent composite elastic cotton-like yarn also possesses good cotton-like feel and a certain degree of elasticity due to its cotton-like characteristics, giving it unique advantages in fabric applications. However, current research on combining these special fiber materials with innovative weaving structures to prepare high-performance, lightweight, fleece-like knitted fabrics is still insufficient.

[0012] Preferably, the fiber fineness of the polyester bicomponent composite high-elastic cotton-like filament is 60Dtex-80Dtex.

[0013] Preferably, the microfiber polyester filament with an octagonal hollow cross section has a fiber fineness of 40 Dtex-80 Dtex.

[0014] It should be noted that, in adopting the above technical solution, this application has also screened and optimized the fabric raw materials. This application, by employing a double-sided three-dimensional structure, combining octagonal hollow cross-section ultrafine fiber polyester filaments with polyester bicomponent composite high-elastic cotton-like filaments, and a special weaving structure, produces a differentiated cotton-feel knitted lightweight fleece-like fabric with a novel appearance, breathability, and good resilience, as well as comfortable, skin-friendly, and warm properties, to meet the market demand for high-quality functional fabrics.

[0015] Preferably, the hollowness of the polyester bicomponent composite octagonal hollow cross section microfiber polyester filament is >15%, and the coefficient of variation is >16%.

[0016] Preferably, the weight range of the differentiated cotton-feel knitted lightweight fleece-feel fabric is 150-200 g / m². 2 .

[0017] It should be noted that, by employing the above technical solution, the addition of polyester bicomponent composite high-elastic cotton-like filaments gives the fabric excellent resilience and more comfortable, skin-friendly, and warm properties. The addition of polyester bicomponent composite octagonal hollow cross-section microfiber polyester filaments gives the fabric a lighter and softer feel.

[0018] Furthermore, the mass fraction of the polyester bicomponent composite high-elastic cotton-like filament is 50-60%.

[0019] Furthermore, the mass fraction of the octagonal hollow cross-section microfiber polyester filament is 40-50%.

[0020] The beneficial effects of this utility model are: First, regarding the aforementioned defects in the reliability of loop formation in the existing circular knitting machine during the loop loop cycle and needle withdrawal structure of the lower needle cylinder, this application solves the problem by having "every four loops form a cycle, with the first and third loops forming loops in the AB section of the upper needle plate and floating yarn in the A section of the lower needle cylinder; the second loop forming loops in the A section of the upper needle plate, floating yarn in the B section, and forming loops in the A section of the lower needle cylinder; and the fourth loop forming loops in the AB section of the upper needle plate and forming loops in the A section of the lower needle cylinder". In the first and third loops, when the AB section of the upper needle plate forms loops and the A section of the lower needle cylinder is floating yarn, the yarn in the needle withdrawal area (without needles in the lower needle cylinder) is in a floating state, and the yarn tension is naturally released, avoiding excessive tension caused by the lack of needle grip.

[0021] Routes 2 and 4: When forming loops in the non-needle-withdrawing area (with needles in the lower needle cylinder), the upper needle plate releases yarn synchronously (float yarn design), increasing the yarn supply to compensate for the length required for loop formation and preventing the yarn from being too tight in the non-needle-withdrawing area.

[0022] Through the structural design of this application, tension can be actively released in the needle-pulling area and the yarn supply can be increased in the non-needle-pulling area to achieve dynamic tension balance without the need for an additional tension compensation mechanism.

[0023] This application separates complex knitting movements (such as section A of the needle bed in the second row) into a single triangle segment, avoiding the simultaneous processing of knitting, tucking, or floating yarn within the same triangle segment. Other triangle segments perform only a single movement, such as sections B of the first and third rows, which only form knitting. This design avoids problems such as needle collisions or inconsistent tucking heights.

[0024] Secondly, this application also screened and optimized the raw materials for the fabric. By adopting a double-sided three-dimensional structure, combining ultra-fine polyester filaments with octagonal hollow cross-sections and polyester bicomponent composite high-elastic cotton-like filaments, as well as a special weaving structure, this application prepared a differentiated cotton-like knitted lightweight fleece-like fabric with a novel appearance, breathability and sweat-free properties, as well as good resilience, comfort, skin-friendly and warmth retention, to meet the market demand for high-quality functional fabrics.

[0025] Third, this application verifies the actual performance of the fabric. The differentiated cotton-feel knitted lightweight fleece-feel fabric of this application meets the following standards: Thermal insulation rate (GB / T 35762-2017): ≥30%; Clo value (clo): ≥0.3; Thermal resistance (K·m) 2 / W): ≥0.06; Heat transfer coefficient (W / m) 2 (℃): ≥15; Air permeability (GB / T 5453-1997): ≥100mm / s; Moisture wicking performance (according to GB / T 21655.2-2019 standard): ≥3 level.

[0026] Fourth, the differentiated cotton-feel knitted lightweight fleece fabric of this application can achieve a novel and unique appearance and a soft and skin-friendly feel, which can expand the scope of application and not limit the wearing scenarios of clothing. For example, it can be a lightweight, warm, breathable and comfortable sportswear fabric. Attached Figure Description

[0027] The accompanying drawings are provided to further illustrate the present invention and form part of the specification. They are used together with the embodiments of the present invention to explain the present invention, but do not constitute a limitation thereof. In the drawings: Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the fabric weaving of this utility model; in:" "Indicates a circle;" "Indicates a circle;" "Indicates no weaving." Detailed Implementation

[0028] The technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0029] Unless otherwise specified, the equipment and materials used in the embodiments can be readily obtained from commercial companies.

[0030] Example 1 Reference Figure 1 This utility model provides a differentiated cotton-feel knitted lightweight fleece fabric, including a double-sided weft-knitted fleece-feel structure, and the knitting method adopts a double-sided three-dimensional structure design.

[0031] Referring to the structure in Table 1 and the needle arrangement in Table 2, a double-sided weft knitted draw stitch fleece structure is used. A double-sided 32-needle cylindrical knitting machine is employed. The upper needle plate triangle is divided into two sections, AB, while the lower needle cylinder triangle uses one section, A.

[0032] The knitting process is performed using four loops of yarn. Loops 1 and 3 are knitted in sections AB of the upper needle plate to form loops, and section A of the lower needle cylinder to form floating yarn. Loop 2 is knitted in sections A of the upper needle plate to form loops, section B to form floating yarn, and section A of the lower needle cylinder to form loops. Loop 4 is knitted in sections AB of the upper needle plate to form loops, and section A of the lower needle cylinder to form loops.

[0033] The double-sided weft-knitted fleece-gathering structure adopts a rib stitch structure. The upper needle plate is fully threaded, and the lower needle cylinder is arranged in a 1-space-1-drawing-needle cycle. The draw-needle combinations are arranged horizontally in sequence to form a slightly thicker rib gap skeleton, which is conducive to fleece-gathering design.

[0034] This double-sided weft-knitted fleece fabric features a double-sided three-dimensional structure. The outer layer is made of 52% polyester 60Dtex / 48F bicomponent composite high-elastic cotton-like filament, while the connecting and bottom layers are made of 48% polyester 70Dtex / 96F octagonal hollow cross-section microfiber polyester filament. The fabric weight is 165g / m². 2 Specifically, the two components of the bicomponent composite high-elastic cotton-like filament are PBT / PET.

[0035] Table 1 Organizational Structure

[0036] Table 2 Needle Arrangement Method

[0037] In Tables 1 and 2, “-” indicates a floating thread, “V” indicates the upper needle coil forming a circle, “∧” indicates the lower needle cylinder forming a circle, “U” indicates the upper needle coil gathering a circle, and “X” indicates needle withdrawal.

[0038] Example 2 Unlike Example 1, this double-sided weft-knitted fleece fabric features a double-sided three-dimensional structure design. The outer layer is made of 49% polyester 60Dtex / 60F bicomponent composite high-elastic cotton-like filament, while the connecting layer and the bottom layer are made of 51% polyester 80Dtex / 48F octagonal hollow cross-section microfiber polyester filament with a hollowness of 20%. The fabric weight is 170g / m². 2 Specifically, the two components of the bicomponent composite high-elastic cotton-like filament are PBT / PET. The rest is the same as in Example 1.

[0039] Example 3 This is verified in this embodiment: The differentiated cotton-feel knitted lightweight fleece fabric of Example 1 was tested and evaluated according to the methods in Table 1.

[0040] Referring to Table 1, the results are as follows: the heat preservation rate is 37.9% and the air permeability is 151 mm / s, and the test results meet the standards.

[0041] Table 3

[0042] Testing revealed that the differentiated cotton-feel knitted lightweight fleece fabric of Example 1 also meets the following standards: Clo value (clo): ≥0.3; Thermal resistance (K·m) 2 / W): ≥0.06; Heat transfer coefficient (W / m) 2 (℃): ≥15; Moisture wicking performance (according to GB / T 21655.2-2019 standard): ≥3 level.

[0043] It should be noted that the differentiated cotton-feel knitted lightweight fleece-feel fabric of this utility model can achieve a novel and unique appearance and a soft and skin-friendly feel. It is a lightweight, warm, breathable and comfortable sportswear fabric.

[0044] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A differentiated cotton-feel knitted lightweight fleece-feel fabric, characterized in that, Includes a double-sided weft-knitted needle-pulling fleece structure, which is applied on a double-sided 32-needle cylindrical weft knitting machine. The upper needle plate triangle is divided into two sections AB, and the lower needle cylinder triangle uses one section A. Each cycle consists of 4 loops. The first and third loops are woven into loops on the upper needle plate (AB section) and floated on the lower needle cylinder (A section). The second loop is woven into loops on the upper needle plate (A section), floated on the lower needle cylinder (B section), and looped on the lower needle cylinder (A section). The fourth loop is woven into loops on the upper needle plate (AB section), floated on the lower needle cylinder (A section).

2. The differentiated cotton-feel knitted lightweight fleece-feel fabric according to claim 1, characterized in that, It adopts a ribbed needle pairing structure, with the upper needle plate fully threaded and the lower needle cylinder arranged in a 1-empty-1-needle cycle, with the needle pull combinations arranged horizontally in sequence.

3. The differentiated cotton-feel knitted lightweight fleece-feel fabric according to claim 1, characterized in that, Adopting a double-sided three-dimensional structure, the outer layer of the differentiated cotton-feel knitted lightweight fleece fabric is made of polyester bicomponent composite high-elastic imitation cotton filament, while the connecting layer and the bottom layer are made of octagonal hollow cross-section ultrafine polyester filament.

4. The differentiated cotton-feel knitted lightweight fleece-feel fabric according to claim 3, characterized in that, The fiber fineness of the polyester bicomponent composite high-elastic cotton-like filament is 60Dtex-80Dtex.

5. The differentiated cotton-feel knitted lightweight fleece-feel fabric according to claim 3, characterized in that, The microfiber polyester filament with an octagonal hollow cross section has a fiber fineness of 40 Dtex-80 Dtex.

6. The differentiated cotton-feel knitted lightweight fleece-feel fabric according to claim 3, characterized in that, The hollowness of the polyester bicomponent composite octagonal hollow cross-section microfiber polyester filament is >15%, and the coefficient of variation is >16%.

7. The differentiated cotton-feel knitted lightweight fleece-feel fabric according to claim 1, characterized in that, Differentiated cotton-feel knitted lightweight fleece-like fabrics have a weight range of 150-200 g / m². 2 .

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