warp knit

1 of 2

noun (1)

: a knit fabric produced by machine with the yarns running in a lengthwise direction compare weft knit

warp-knitted

ˈwȯrp-ˈni-təd 

adjective

warp knitting noun

warp knitting

2 of 2

noun (2)

: machine knitting made on a machine that takes yarn from a warp beam and produces fabric with lengthwise threads compare weft knitting

Examples of warp knit in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The German owner of Stoll reported its booth received positive feedback for sport shoe solutions, composite innovations and performance warp knits, with a portfolio showcasing the diverse applications of warp knitting technology in Technical Textiles. —Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 7 May 2026

Woven fabrics generally shed less than knits, warp knits are less flaky than weft knits, and filament yarns have better structural integrity than their staple counterparts, though this drawback can be remedied with longer lengths and stronger twists. —Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 7 Nov. 2025

It’s manufactured using the unique warp knit and weft insert technology developed by Chargeurs PCC’s R&D teams at its historic Lainière de Picardie production site in France. —Andrea Onate, WWD, 10 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1853, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for warp knit

• acquit
• admit
• armpit
• backlit
• befit
• cockpit
• commit
• dalit
• dendrite
• emit
• illite
• misfit

Kids Definition

warp knit

noun

: a knit fabric produced by a machine in which the knitting is done with the yarns running in a lengthwise direction compare weft knit

warp knitting noun