Sinker

How it is used

Used in machine setup and fault diagnosis; the exact role and shape vary with the knitting system.

Example sentences

1. The worn sinker left an uneven loop shape in the jersey.

   A loop-control component can affect the surface of the knitted fabric.

2. Check sinker timing when the fabric is not held down consistently.

   Its movement must coordinate with the other knitting elements.

Common collocations

• sinker timing
• knitting sinker

Related terms

• knittingThe process of making fabric or garments by forming yarn into connected loops, by hand or on circular, flat or warp knitting machines.
• knitMade from yarn formed into rows of connected loops, which makes the fabric naturally stretchy, as in T-shirts, sweatshirts and jumpers.

More terms: Textile Production

• yarn
• weave
• dyeing
• finishing
• shrinkage
• colourfastness
• pilling
• singeing
• desizing
• mercerisation
• heat setting
• calendering