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mroblast Friday at 8:52 PM1 replyview on HN

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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eruyesterday at 1:43 PM

Yes. Dress shirts and jeans are common examples of woven fabrics.

There are also some technical fabrics that are neither woven nor knitted (nor crocheted) fabrics. See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nonwoven_fabric