Fabric analysis

Course title: WKA-S, WKA-M and WKA-D

This training course deals with the analysis and microexamination of different warp-knit patterns and/or fabric samples. The results are various bindings and material combinations that are converted into reproducible lapping diagrams. As a mattter of fact, all the WKA courses (WKA-S/ WKA-M/ WKA-D) are based on the contents and machine-specific applications of aforementioned courses (WKS/ WKM/ WKD). Besides, the WKA-M course, including pattern preparation on CAD/CAM systems, also deals with the development of the fabric from the pattern draft to the lace article. Therefore, we would recommend you to take part in the respective fabric analysis course after having finished one of the following courses: WKS / WKM / WKD.

Target group

Users with professional experience in warp knitting, such as product developers, production managers, staff belonging to the management, as well as employees from pattern drafting and pattern preparation sections.

Training prerequisites

Karl Mayer WKB / WKS / WKD / WKM Certificate and/or comparable knowledge. Readiness for team work and open-mindedness within a cross-cultural work group. Good command of English.

Training period

1 week per training course

Topics of training course

WKA-S (1 week course)
- General information on machines, based on the Karl Mayer machine types for
the manufacture of plain fabrics
- Application fields and machine-specific uses
- Fabric analysis, material combinations and yarn combinations
- Fabric analysis, recognition of bindings, preparation of lapping diagrams
- Fabric analysis of elastic and inelastic (rigid) textiles
- Fabric analysis of two-bar to five-bar tricot articles and Raschel products
- Fabric study on filet and tulle constructions, pile and terry fabrics
- Analysis of various fabric faults and their elimination

WKA-M (1 week course)
- General information on machines, based on the Karl Mayer Multibar and
Jacquard Raschel machines for the production of lace articles/curtains
- Application fields and machine-specific uses
- Pattern analysis of designs typical of Multibar and Jacquard Raschel machines
- Introduction to CAD/CAM pattern preparation for beginners:
„From the pattern draft to the lace article“, editing of Jacquard guide bars

WKA-D (1 week course)
- General information on machines, based on the Karl Mayer machine types for
the manufacture of double-needle bar warp-knits
- Application fields and machine-specific uses, such as spacer fabrics,
tubular nettings, protection nets
- Fabric analysis, material combinations and yarn combinations
- Fabric analysis, recognition of bindings, lappings
- Fabric fault detection and elimination of faults

We are always at your disposal!
Your contact person:

Mr. Holger Uhlmann
Phone.: +49 (0)6104 402-262
Academy@karlmayer.de
or your regional KARL MAYER agency.

Course dates
Dates for training courses

Course survey
KARL MAYER Academy

General information
Useful information
Apply for training courses at KARL MAYER Academy