Knitwear: meaning, definitions and examples
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knitwear
[ หnษชt.wษษr ]
fashion clothing industry
Knitwear refers to clothing made by knitting, typically using wool or other yarn. Knitwear is known for its warmth, comfort, and versatility. It includes items such as sweaters, cardigans, scarves, and hats.
Synonyms
knit apparel, knitted clothing, woolen garments
Examples of usage
- Her favorite knitwear piece is a cozy oversized sweater.
- The fashion designer specializes in creating unique knitwear designs.
- I love wearing knitwear in the winter to stay warm.
Translations
Translations of the word "knitwear" in other languages:
๐ต๐น malhas
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเฅเคจเคพ เคนเฅเค เคเคชเคกเคผเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Strickware
๐ฎ๐ฉ rajutan
๐บ๐ฆ ััะธะบะพัะฐะถ
๐ต๐ฑ dzianina
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใใฆใงใข
๐ซ๐ท tricot
๐ช๐ธ ropa de punto
๐น๐ท รถrme giysi
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ํธ์จ์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ูุงุจุณ ู ุญุจููุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ pletenina
๐ธ๐ฐ pleteniny
๐จ๐ณ ้็ปๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ pletenine
๐ฎ๐ธ prjรณnavรถrur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััะธะบะพัะฐะถ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฅแกแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ trikotaj
๐ฒ๐ฝ ropa de punto
Word origin
The term 'knitwear' originated in the early 20th century, combining the words 'knit' and 'wear'. Knitting as a technique for making fabric dates back to the 11th century and has evolved over time. Knitwear became popular as a form of fashion clothing during the industrial revolution when mass production techniques allowed for the creation of knitted garments on a larger scale.
See also: knit, knitted, knitter, knitting, knitwork, knitworker.