Comparison Between Weaving and Knitting

Weaving: 
Process of fabric manufacturing in which fabric is prepared by the interlacement of warp and weft yarns.

Weave structure

Knitting:
 A process of fabric manufacturing in which fabric is prepared by the inter looping of yarn. 

Knit structure

Flow Chart between Weaving and Knitting
Weaving	Knitting
Yarn ↓ Warping ↓ Sizing ↓ Drawing ↓ Looming ↓ Inspection and Grading ↓ Measuring ↓ Folding ↓ Fabric Go down	Yarn in package form  ↓  Place the yarn package in the creel  ↓  Feeding the yarn  ↓  Set the m/c as per design & GSM  ↓  Knitting  ↓  Withdraw the roll fabric and weighting  ↓  Roll marking  ↓  Inspection  ↓  Numbering

 Difference Between Knitting and Weaving:

Comparison Between Weaving and Knitting
Weaving	Knitting
The fabric forming process by interlacement of warp threads.	The fabric forming process by intermeshing of loops.
There is Warp and Weft.	There is Coarse and Wale.
We do Sizing in weaving.	We do Waxing.
Two or more yarns are used.	Only one yarn is used.
Low strength.	High strength.
Healed eye/ frame are used.	Only Needle is used.
Very less or no elasticity.	High amount of elasticity.
More durable.	Less durable.
Absorb less moisture.	Absorbs more moisture.
More production cost.	Less production cost.
Good dimensional stability.	Less dimensional stability.
TPI of yarn is higher.	TPI of yarn is less.