Abstract: To overcome many defects and problems existing in knitted fabric with moisture-absorbent and breathable property, four solutions for developing moisture-absorbent and breathable knitted fabric by using multi-component blended yarn and mixed knitting were proposed in this paper and the moisture-absorbent and breathable principle was analyzed and studied. The newly-developed fabrics are upgraded from overall moisture-absorbent and breathable to uni-directional moisture permeable and quick-drying and they have good moisture permeability and anti-fuzzing/pilling property and they can satisfy people’s increasing need for moisture absorbent and breathable property.

Key words: knitted fabric; moisture-absorbent and breathable; knitting process; dyeing and finishing process; product development