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Table of Contents
- About Fully Fashioned Knitwear
- About Cut and Sew Knitwear
- About Whole Garment Knitwear
- Fully Fashioned Knitwear vs Cut and Sew Knitwear vs Whole Garment Knitwear: Which is Better?
- Advantages of Fully Fashioned Knitwear
- Knitwear From Glenmuir
- FAQs
- Wrapping Up
When you think of your golf attire, most of your thoughts probably go to how it looks, feels and wears. However, it is unlikely that you ever consider the manufacturing process behind the clothes you put on your body for a round of golf.
But, manufacturing processes for golf clothes can be quite interesting.
For knitwear, there are two main types: "fully fashioned" and "cut and sew". There is also a new kind of knitwear, "whole garment", which we will touch on very briefly.
If you've ever wondered about the origins of your golfing knitwear, you've come to the right place. This article will discuss fully fashioned knitwear, as well as the other knitwear manufacturing processes. We'll also mention how Glenmuir's knitwear can keep you comfortable on the golf course.
About Fully Fashioned KnitwearWhen you think of the traditional type of knitting, you probably think of someone sitting with knitting needles and yarn, knitting an entire garment from scratch. Well, fully fashioned knitwear is pretty close to that. Instead of someone with knitting needles, a knitting machine is used to knit fabric into specific garment shapes. These are then sewn together to create a garment piece. These garments don't require any cutting of the fabric as each piece is knitted to the perfect shape and size. Usually, these types of knitwear garments don't have any visible or unsightly seams, resulting in an overall neater finish. It is a very labour-intensive way of creating garments. Intricate sewing patterns are used to knit the different pieces together. Because of the lack of cutting of fabric, fully fashioned knitwear has zero waste. The manufacturers only use what is needed, and no scraps are cut away to produce the finished garments. It can take years to master the techniques and figure out how to design the correct knitting patterns to produce these kinds of clothes. It can be done by hand (for example, if you buy pattern pieces from a fabric store they will be fully fashioned knitting patterns), but in commercial applications, knitting machines do these delicate tasks. This often results in a higher price for these types of clothing. The higher labour demands, time-consuming methods and more precision work mean that luxury and sustainable brands only usually produce fully fashioned garments. |
Materials used for fully fashioned knitwear
Fully fashioned knits can be crafted with any kind of yarn, but high-quality natural fibres are most often used. This includes cashmere, Merino wool and organic cotton.
These natural materials are selected because of their softness, durability, breathability and moisture-wicking properties. It makes them perfect for "fully fashion" design garments that can be worn in a variety of seasons and climates.
About Cut and Sew Knitwear
Cut and sew knitwear differs from fully fashioned garments in one main way: a large swathe of knitwear fabric is cut into specific pattern pieces and then sewn together (hence the name "cut and sew").
These types of garments consist of pre-made knitwear fabric. Patterns are used to cut panel shapes from the fabric. These panels are then all sewn together using special stitches for knitwear to create clothing items.
Cut and sew knitwear is very common and is usually produced on a commercial scale. It is much less labour intensive and much more affordable than fully fashioned clothes. But as a result, cut and sew knitwear looks less polished. There are very obvious, raised seams where the different pattern pieces were cut and sewn together.
These garments begin as a flat knitwear fabric that was created by a knitting machine. The fabric block is then cut into the different panels needed (for example, a front and back panel and sleeves for a top). Industrial sewing machines are used to stitch the different knitwear panels together. It is completely industrial, and no manual labour is involved in creating cut and sew knitwear.
About Whole Garment Knitwear
Whole garment knitwear is a very modern manufacturing process. The entire garment piece is created in one go - there are absolutely no seams.
A knitting machine creates sleeves and torsos as one single piece, and the edges (like the ends of the sleeves and neckline) are finished off with trim.
While these types of knitwear garments are usually very simple in their designs, it is a great way to mass-produce clothing items.
Fully Fashioned Knitwear vs Cut and Sew Knitwear vs Whole Garment Knitwear: Which is Better?
There really is no "better" when it comes to the different types of knitwear; it just comes down to your personal preference.
Fully fashioned knitwear tends to be more luxurious. This is because of the flatter seams (which result in a comfortable fit) and higher-quality fabrics used for these designs. Fully fashion designs typically make use of patterns on the fabric as the pattern will not be disrupted as the parts are sewn together.
If you are conscious of sustainable garments, then fully fashioned clothes are your best bet as they have zero waste.
Cut and sew knitwear is more affordable but can have a slightly awkward fit due to the visible, bulky seams.
Whole garment knitwear is typically more simple in its designs, but can also be very affordable as these pieces can be mass-produced.
All of the different types of knitwear will last you a long time if you take good care of the garments.
Advantages of Fully Fashioned KnitwearThere are a couple of benefits that fully fashioned knitwear offers the wearers that make it not only great for golf but also perfect for everyday wear. 1. Aesthetic and comfortableWhen compared to cut and sew knitwear, fully fashioned garments are much more comfortable. They also look better because of the flatter seams (no knobbly seams on the shoulder slope or around the waist). These garments tend to retain their shape better thanks to the special stitches and loops used to attach the different knitted pieces together. This results in a polished look. 2. Free body movementWhat makes fully fashioned knitted clothes so great for golf is that it allows you to move your body freely. Typically, seams reduce the elasticity and movement of a clothing piece. However, the flatter seams won't affect your body movement as much as cut and sew knitwear. 3. Zero wasteSince no fabric is cut in the manufacturing of fully fashioned knitted pieces, there is almost no textile waste that ends up in the landfill. |
Knitwear From Glenmuir
When it comes to knitwear, Glenmuir offers both men's golf sweaters and ladies' golf sweaters.
If you are looking for a knitted garment from Glenmuir, there is a wide range to choose from. Glenmuir offers a variety of patterns, styles and natural fabrics to ensure you are comfortable yet stylish when you step out onto the golf course.
Each of the men's Merino jumpers is not only fully fashioned but also hand-knitted. You can rest assured you are getting the highest quality sweaters and knitwear. Because of the incredible craftsmanship and time that went into every Merino garment, you will feel your best without having your swing restricted. The same goes for the ladies' Merino sweaters.
Cotton is also a popular and lightweight option for golf. Glenmuir's ladies' cotton sweaters are skillfully knitted and fully fashioned for a soft finish and fitted look. And, despite being fitted, you will still be able to enjoy free movement.
If you are looking for true luxury, softness and cosiness, you can't go wrong with a hand-knitted fully fashioned lambswool garment.
The top-quality natural fabrics used in Glenmuir's fully fashioned sweaters and short-sleeve pullovers mean that you will stay warm, be able to move comfortably and enjoy the benefits of the moisture-wicking properties of cotton, Merino wool, lambswool and cashmere.
The fully fashioned golf wear from Glenmuir was designed especially with golfers in mind. Each garment perfectly combines style and functionality, offering moisture control, thermal insulation, comfort and performance.
FAQsIs fully fashioned knitwear sustainable?Not every fully fashioned knitwear garment is guaranteed to be sustainable. But, in general, the manufacturing process generates almost no waste (especially when compared to cut and sew knitwear). Are fully fashioned knitwear items specifically designed for golfing?Fully fashioned pieces are versatile, allowing you to wear them on any occasion. Although Glenmuir's designers focused primarily on golfers' needs, these jerseys can be worn in casual and formal settings. |
Wrapping Up
If you are looking for comfortable, stylish and sustainable knitwear, you can't go wrong with a fully fashioned garment. These pieces have been manufactured in such a way that there is almost zero waste, as each garment piece is a precision knit, which is then sewn together to create the whole clothing item.
Glenmuir offers a variety of quality fully fashioned items to help you play your best round of golf.
