Knitwear

 Hosiery - special weave fabric the structure of which is formed by interconnected loops, rather than two rows of mutually perpendicular strands. This structure gives the knit fabric high elasticity and extensibility. According to the method of weaving are four main types of knitwear: kulirka, Ribeye, interlock and kashkorse. Knitwear called and garments, sewn from such tissues. The first knit fabric appeared in ancient Egypt. In Europe, the production of apparel fabrics knitted weave began to develop at the end of XVIII - early XIX century. In Russia, the first production of knitwear appeared only in the end of XIX century.