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Open Width vs Tubular Fabric: Differences in Knitwear Production
Open-width fabric is knitted material presented as a flat sheet, often after a tubular fabric is slit along a controlled line. Tubular fabric remains a continuous knitted loop and is commonly measured by its circumference or folded width. Open width can simplify full-surface inspection and width control, while tubular processing avoids a slit edge. The appropriate form depends on finishing requirements, garment construction, usable width, and verified fabric performance.
