| abstract |
Composite crimped yarn comprising 50-90 wt.% of cellulose filaments and synthetic fiber filaments and having a crimp elongation percentage of 0.1-4.0 %; and a weft knitted fabric comprising the composite crimped yarns. A weft knitted fabric comprising the composite crimped yarns does not substantially have weft steps, has a high-quality appearance, a glossiness and feeling of the cellulose filaments, and excellent shrinkage proofing properties and setting properties, so that this weft knitted fabric can be applied to clothing goods, such as inner wear, sports wear and outer wear which are required to have excellent, a wet strength, dimensional stability and a high quality of knitted fabric. |