Knitted Spacer Fabrics for Cushioning Applications
topic
Knitted spacer fabrics from double needle bar Raschel machines provide three-dimensional sandwich structures used in mattress ticking, shoe insoles, seat cushioning, helmet padding, and medical anti-decubitus surfaces, with pile yarn type, density, and spacer thickness from 2 to 40 millimetres controlling the compression force-deflection characteristics and air permeability that determine cushioning performance for each application.
Role
Produces functional cushioning materials that combine the textile surface comfort properties of knitted face fabrics with the compression resilience and ventilation of the spacer layer, with spacer fabric designs engineered for each application through pile yarn selection and density that provides target compression behaviour from soft cushioning for comfort applications to firm support for automotive seating and sports equipment padding.