Review on the 3-D simulation for weft knitted fabric. (April 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sha, Sha; Geng, Anqi; Gao, Yuqin; Li, Bin; Jiang, Xuewei; Tao, Hui; Luo, Lei; Yuan, Xiaohong; Ke, Huizhen; Hu, Xinrong; Deng, Zhongmin; Chen, Zhi
• Is Part Of: Journal of engineered fibers and fabrics. Volume 16(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-04
• Subjects: Weft knitting -- 3-D simulation -- physical models -- geometrical models; Nonwoven fabrics -- Periodicals; Fibers -- Periodicals; Fibers; Nonwoven fabrics; Periodicals; 677.6
• DOI: 10.1177/15589250211012527
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1558-9250

Abstract

There are different kinds of geometrical models and physical models used to simulate weft knitted fabrics nowadays, such as loop models based on Pierce, piecewise function, spline curve, mass-spring model, and finite element analyses (FEA). Weft knitting simulation technology, including modeling and yarn reality, has been widely adopted in fabric structure designing for the manufacturer. The technology has great potentials in both industries and dynamic virtual display. The present article is aimed to review the current development of 3-D simulation technique for weft knitted fabrics.