Spirality

How it is used

Often discussed after washing knitted garments; record the test conditions when comparing results.

Example sentences

1. Spirality moved the T-shirt side seam towards the centre front after washing.

   The defect appears as rotation of the garment rather than simple shortening.

2. The supplier sent a second jersey for comparison because the first showed excessive spirality.

   The term names a performance problem that can influence fabric selection.

Common collocations

• fabric spirality
• spirality after washing

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.
• quality controlChecking materials and products at different stages of production to find defects and make sure they meet the agreed standards.

More terms: Textile Production

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