Abstract
Activewears relate to the clothes which demand technical functionality as well as comfort. The market of activewears is booming day by day. It not only offers “comfort and function” but also “style and fashion.” Fabrics used for construction of activewears are either of “Woven type” or “Knitted type” or “Nonwoven type.” Among them, knitted fabric is highly comfortable and suitable to wear next to the skin with added advantage of high extensibility. This chapter deals with an overview of knitted activewear. The principle and requirements of knitted activewear are discussed in details. The constituent fibers, yarns, and fabric constructions used for knitted activewear are summarized. Fabric and Garment construction are also being discussed. The method of evaluation of knitted activewear is also considered for this chapter. The future scope of activewear is also conferred here.
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