Warp Knitted Ticking Fabric

Stability and High-Volume Applications

Warp knit is used when cost-efficient stability and high throughput are required in manufacturing:

• Mid-Range Mattress Ticking: Used widely for economical and structurally stable top panels on innerspring and basic foam mattresses.
• Border Fabric: The high dimensional stability makes it ideal for the vertical sides of the mattress, resisting vertical sagging.
• Lamination Substrate: The tight structure makes it an excellent, stable substrate for subsequent lamination with foam or barrier films.

The construction provides a firm, taut surface appearance.

Knit Structure and Stability Metrics

Core Advantages of Warp Knit

• Directional Stability: Provides essential structural integrity along the length, preventing fabric distortion during mattress assembly and use.
• High Production Speed: Warp knitting is one of the fastest textile manufacturing processes, ensuring rapid fulfillment of large orders.
• Run Resistance: The interlocked loop structure prevents the fabric from unraveling or running if a yarn is broken.
• Low Curl: Unlike some weft knits, the warp knit structure exhibits very low edge curl, improving cutting efficiency for manufacturers.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• Q: How does warp knit compare to circular knit in terms of stretch?
• A: Circular knit (weft knit) offers isotropic, high, bi-directional stretch. Warp knit offers significantly lower, controlled stretch, primarily in the width, making it structurally firmer and less conforming.

• Q: Can Jacquard patterns be achieved on a warp knitting machine?
• A: Yes. Modern warp knitting machines use electronic guide bars to create highly complex, intricate patterns and textures, often exceeding the complexity of patterns achievable on basic circular knits.

• Q: Is warp knit ticking suitable for roll-packed mattresses?
• A: Yes. The structural stability and resistance to deformation make it an excellent choice for roll-packed mattresses, as the fabric can withstand the extreme compression and recovers smoothly.

Yarn Selection and Process Control

Optimal performance relies on preparation:

• Beam Preparation: Precise winding of the warp yarns onto beams is critical for tension consistency during the knitting process.
• Synthetic Fiber: Typically uses polyester or nylon filament yarns for maximum strength and machine-running efficiency.
• Finishing Tension: Controlled low-tension finishing processes are used to preserve the inherent directional stability of the knit structure.

Production and Stability Services

We focus on minimizing manufacturing variables:

• Defect Audit: High-speed electronic sensors on the knitting machine continuously monitor for needle breakages or yarn flaws.
• Dimensional Control: Automated width monitoring to ensure that the finished fabric width is consistently within the client's strict tolerance.
• Structural Analysis: Providing clients with warp and weft breaking strength and elongation data to verify structural integrity.