Pointelle

Pointelle fabric

Pointelle is a knit fabric pattern with tiny holes typically in the shape of chevrons; the structure is geometric in shape and with repeated design similar to lace. It is a fine knit pattern with small open spaces, subtle stripe, and floral effects. The fabric is lightweight, airy, and of a very delicate nature.

Etymology, and origin

Origin, 1950s, probably from a point in the sense ‘lace made entirely with a needle’ + the French diminutive suffix -elle.[1][2]

Fabric construction

Pointelle fabric is an intricate pattern as compared to simple knitting structures like jersey fabric. In pointelle knitting, the yarn does not form a complete loop and create a hole. The pointelle knitting requires jacquard controlled knitting machines. The jacquard machines equipped with computers, wheels, punching cards, etc., allow the knitter more adjustments of yarn feeding, knitting, and tucking positions. These settings help in producing required motifs and complex design and pattern making. The size of the pointelle holes is adjustable to an extent with needle selection on the machine. The resultant fabric is a lightweight, delicate fabric, stretchable and comfortable to wear. In knitting, the transfer knit is used to create the design. It is possible with the jersey and rib structures.[3]

Uses

It is used predominantly in clothing manufacturing. Due to its appearance and fabric characteristics, it is suitable for men's and children's wear as well as feminine dresses. The fabric is used for cardigans, tops, T-shirts, pajamas, night suits, bags, and lingerie.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Pointelle | Definition of Pointelle by Oxford Dictionary on Lexico.com also meaning of Pointelle". Lexico Dictionaries | English. Archived from the original on October 31, 2020. Retrieved 2020-10-27.
  2. ^ "Definition of POINTELLE". www.merriam-webster.com. Retrieved 2020-10-27.
  3. ^ Humphries, Mary (2009). Fabric Reference. Pearson Prentice Hall. p. 165. ISBN 9788131765708.
  4. ^ Dancer, Teresa (2016). Pocket Handbook for Assistant Buyers. Lulu Publishing Services. ISBN 9781483442440.


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