Interlock-knit fabric
Novel and innovative fabrics in which at least two types of yarn are knit together in an interlock jersey knit, as well as methods of manufacturing these interlock jersey knit fabrics and garments (such as dresses and T-shirts) made from such interlock jersey knit fabrics.
1. A fabric comprising:
(a) a first yarn, wherein the first yarn consists of one or more of nylon fibers, rayon fibers, spandex/elastane fibers, and polyester fibers; and
(b) a second yarn, wherein the second yarn consists of one or more of cotton fibers and linen fibers, and
wherein the first yarn and the second yarn are knit together in an interlock jersey knit, and
wherein the fabric comprises from 35% to 40% of the first yarn and from 60% to 65% of the second yarn.
2. The fabric according to claim 1 , wherein the first yarn consists of polyester fibers.
3. The fabric according to claim 2 , wherein the polyester fibers are technical polyester fibers.
4. The fabric according to claim 2 , wherein the second yarn consists of linen fibers.
5. The fabric according to claim 2 , wherein the second yarn consists of cotton fibers.
6. The fabric according to claim 3 , wherein the second yarn consists of linen fibers.
7. The fabric according to claim 3 , wherein the second yarn consists of cotton fibers.
8. The fabric according to claim 1 , wherein the fabric further comprises a third yarn.
9. The fabric according to claim 8 , wherein the third yarn comprises spandex/elastane fibers.
10. The fabric according to claim 8 , wherein the first yarn consists of rayon fibers, the second yarn consists of linen fibers, and the third yarn comprises spandex/elastane fibers.
11. The fabric according to claim 8 , wherein the fabric comprises 35% of the first yarn, 60% of the second yarn, and 5% of the third yarn.
12. The fabric according to claim 9 , wherein the fabric comprises 35% of the first yarn, 60% of the second yarn, and 5% of the third yarn.
13. The fabric according to claim 1 , wherein the second yarn consists of cotton fibers.
14. The fabric according to claim 13 , wherein the cotton fibers comprise one or more of Pima cotton fibers and Egyptian cotton fibers.
15. The fabric according to claim 1 , wherein the fabric has a weight of from 200 GSM to 240 GSM.
16. The fabric according to claim 1 , wherein the fabric has a weight of from 90 GSM to 160 GSM.
17. The fabric according to claim 1 , wherein the fabric has a weight of from 135 GSM to 200 GSM.
18. The fabric according to claim 1 , wherein the fabric has a weight of from 340 GSM to 400 GSM.
19. A T-shirt comprising the fabric according to claim 1 , wherein the interior layer of the T-shirt comprises the first yarn, and the exterior layer of the T-shirt comprises the second yarn.
20. A dress comprising the fabric according to claim 1 , wherein the interior layer of the dress comprises the first yarn, and the exterior layer of the dress comprises the second yarn.
21. A fabric comprising a first yarn and a second yarn,
wherein the first yarn consists of one or more of nylon fibers, rayon fibers, spandex/elastane fibers, and polyester fibers,
wherein the second yarn consists of one or more of cotton fibers and linen fibers,
wherein the first yarn and the second yarn are knit together in an interlock jersey knit, and
wherein the fabric is composed of from 25% to 50% of the first yarn and from 50% to 75% of the second yarn.
22. The fabric according to claim 21 , wherein the fabric is composed of 45% of the first yarn and 55% of the second yarn.
23. The fabric according to claim 22 , wherein the first yarn consists of polyester fibers and the second yarn consists of cotton fibers.
24. The fabric according to claim 23 , wherein the polyester fibers are technical polyester fibers.
25. The fabric according to claim 21 , wherein the fabric is composed of at least 35% of the first yarn, and wherein the first yarn is made of polyester fibers.
26. The fabric according to claim 25 , wherein the polyester fibers are technical polyester fibers.
27. The fabric according to claim 25 , wherein the second yarn consists of cotton fibers.
28. The fabric according to claim 25 , wherein the second yarn consists of linen fibers.
29. The fabric according to claim 26 , wherein the second yarn consists of cotton fibers.
30. The fabric according to claim 26 , wherein the second yarn consists of linen fibers.
31. A fabric consisting of a first yarn and a second yarn,
wherein the first yarn comprises one or more of nylon fibers, rayon fibers, spandex/elastane fibers, and polyester fibers,
wherein the second yarn comprises one or more of cotton fibers and linen fibers,
wherein the first yarn and the second yarn are knit together in an interlock jersey knit, and
wherein the fabric is composed of from 35% to 45% of the first yarn and from 55% to 65% of the second yarn.
32. The fabric according to claim 31 , wherein the first yarn comprises polyester fibers and the second yarn comprises cotton fibers.
33. The fabric according to claim 31 , and an anti-pilling agent that has been applied to the fabric.