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The Difference Between Knits & Wovens

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Fabrics fall generally in two categories: Knits and Wovens.  In a nutshell your t shirts are made from knits and your button up shirts are made from wovens. 

Woven fabric is produced through weaving two sets of yarn. Examples include button up shirts, trousers, jeans, denim jackets.

Knit fabric is produced by interloping (or knitting) one set of yarn. Examples include leggings, t shirts, sweaters, underwear.

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Can’t find the zip length you need?

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If you can’t find your required zip length, always go longer never shorter. You could simply secure the extra length to your seam allowance. Or before inserting, reduce it to the length required and move the metal stops with small nosed pliers. 

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