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MikeTheGreatlast Friday at 6:52 PM2 repliesview on HN

Can I ask you to expand on this?

I've never worn knit socks, and I don't think I've ever seen a knit T-shirt, so I'm not quite sure what to look for (or at) :)


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Wingman4l7last Friday at 8:52 PM

You've likely worn knit socks and T-shirts -- they're machine-knit. A lot of clothing is knit, not woven. Fabric does not have to use big and chunky threads to be knit; the loops can be quite a small gauge in size.

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mroblast Friday at 8:52 PM

I don't think I've ever seen socks or T-shirts that weren't (machine) knitted. Knitting produces more stretchy fabric than weaving so it's better for garments that fit closely.

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