How to recognize real and fake knitted fabrics?

Knitted fabric is a common fabric that is often used to make clothes, sweaters, scarves and other items. However, a lot of counterfeit knitted fabrics have appeared in the market, so we need to learn how to recognize the real and fake knitted fabrics.

First of all, we can judge the authenticity of knitted fabrics by observing their texture. Real knitted fabrics are soft and comfortable to the touch, while counterfeit knitted fabrics are usually hard and rough to the touch. Genuine knitted fabrics will have a certain degree of elasticity when stretched, while counterfeit knitted fabrics are less elastic and easily deformed. Therefore, we can feel the texture of knitted fabrics by touching and pulling, so as to judge its authenticity initially.

Secondly, we can judge the authenticity of knitted fabrics by observing their grain. Genuine knitted fabrics have clear grain and fine lines, while counterfeit knitted fabrics have fuzzy grain and rough lines. In addition, the yarn density of genuine knitted fabrics is higher and the grain is more uniform, while the yarn density of counterfeit knitted fabrics is lower and the grain is irregular. Therefore, we can judge the authenticity of knitted fabrics by carefully observing their grain.

Again, we can judge the authenticity of knitted fabrics by smelling its odor. Genuine knitted fabrics usually have no odor or a light textile smell, while counterfeit knitted fabrics usually have a strong chemical odor or pungent smell. Therefore, we can use our nose to smell the odor of the knitted fabric, so as to judge its authenticity initially.

Finally, we can judge the authenticity of knitted fabrics by burning them. Genuine knitted fabrics are usually made of natural fibers such as cotton, hemp, wool, etc., which will have a natural fiber smell when burned, and the ashes will be gray-black. Counterfeit knitted fabrics are usually made of synthetic fibers such as synthetic fibers, which will have a chemical smell when burning, and the ashes will be black. Therefore, we can use fire to ignite the edge of a small piece of knitted fabric, observe the burning situation, so as to determine its authenticity.

In short, to identify the real and fake knitted fabrics need a variety of methods and skills. We hope that the above methods can help you identify the real and fake knitted fabrics and buy quality products.