Cookie Policy
This website www.knolab.com.au uses Cookies and similar technologies in order to distinguish you from other users. By using Cookies, We are able to provide you with a better experience and to improve Our Site by better understanding how you use it. Please read this Cookie Policy carefully and ensure that you understand it. Your acceptance of Our Cookie Policy is deemed to occur when you press the “accept” button on Our Cookie banner or when you have selected your preferred Cookie options in Our Cookie manager and pressed the “Continue” button. If you do not agree to Our Cookie Policy, please stop using Our Site immediately.
1. Definitions and Interpretation
In this Cookie Policy, unless the context otherwise requires, the following expressions have the following meanings:
Cookie: means a small file placed on your computer or device by Our Site when you visit certain parts of Our Site and/or when you use certain features of Our Site;
Cookie Law: means the relevant parts of the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003 and of EU Regulation 2016/679 General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”);
Personal data: means any and all data that relates to an identifiable person who can be directly or indirectly identified from that data, as defined by EU Regulation 2016/679 General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”); and
We/Us/Our: means “Our Website/School/Company”, the brand owned and operated by Company name or Person.
2. Information About Us
Our Site is owned and operated by Company name or person(s).
- Registered address: 90 Grattan Street, Carlton, VIC, 3053
- Email address: knovus@knovus.com.au
- Telephone number: +61 (03) 96121147
3. How Does Our Site Use Cookies?
- 3.1 Our Site may place and access certain first-party Cookies on your computer or device. First party Cookies are those placed directly by Us and are used only by Us. We use Cookies to facilitate and improve your experience of Our Site and services. We have carefully chosen these Cookies and have taken steps to ensure that your privacy and personal data is protected and respected at all times.
- 3.2 By using Our Site, you may also receive certain third-party Cookies on your computer or device. Third-party Cookies are those placed by websites, services, and/or parties other than Us. Third-party Cookies are used on Our Site for analytics and for marketing purposes. For more details, please refer to section 4 below.
- 3.3 All Cookies used by and on Our Site are used in accordance with current Cookie Law. We may use some or all of the following types of Cookie:
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3.3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
A Cookie falls into this category (usually first-party cookies) if it is essential to the operation of Our Site as without them we cannot provide the functionality that you need to use this website. For example, essential cookies help remember your preferences as you navigate through the online school, also support functions such as logging in, and payment transactions. -
3.3.2 Functionality Cookies
Functional Cookies allow our web site to remember choices you make, e.g. your user name, log in details and language preferences and any customizations you make to pages during your visit. They are necessary to provide features and services specific to individual users. -
3.3.3 Analytics Cookies
It is important for Us to understand how you use Our Site, for example, how efficiently you are able to navigate around it, and what features you use. Analytics Cookies enable us to gather this information, helping Us to improve Our Site and your experience of it. -
3.3.4 Marketing/Targeting Cookies
It is important for Us to know when and how often you visit Our Site, and which parts of it you have used (including which pages you have visited and which links you have visited). As with analytics Cookies, this information helps us to better understand you and, in turn, to make Our Site and advertising more relevant to your interests. Some information gathered by targeting Cookies may also be shared with third parties. -
3.3.5 Third Party Cookies
Third-party Cookies are not placed by Us; instead, they are placed by third parties that provide services to Us and/or to you. Third-party Cookies may be used by advertising services to serve up tailored advertising to you on Our Site, or by third parties providing analytics services to Us (these Cookies will work in the same way as analytics Cookies described above). -
3.3.6 Persistent Cookies
Any of the above types of Cookie may be a persistent Cookie. Persistent Cookies are those which remain on your computer or device for a predetermined period and are activated each time you visit Our Site. -
3.3.7 Session Cookies
Any of the above types of Cookie may be a session Cookie. Session Cookies are temporary and only remain on your computer or device from the point at which you visit Our Site until you close your browser. Session Cookies are deleted when you close your browser.
- 3.4 Cookies on Our Site are not permanent and will expire as indicated in the table below.
- 3.5 For more details of the personal data that We collect and use, the measures we have in place to protect personal data, your legal rights, and our legal obligations, please refer to our Privacy Policy
- 3.6 For more specific details of the Cookies that We use, please refer to the table below.
4. What Cookies Does Our Site Use?
- 4.1 The following first-party Cookies may be placed on your computer or device:
| Name of Cookie | Purpose | Strictly Necessary | Expires |
| XSRF-TOKEN | Preserves User Login information and states | Yes | When you close your browser |
| DPSettings | Preserves the user's Cookie policy preferences | Yes | 12 days |
| slim_session | Preserves User Login information and states | Yes | 2.5 days |
| affiliate | Tracks purchases made through affiliate links to ensure proper credit is given to the affiliate partner. | No | Depends on your affiliate cookie settings |
- 4.2 The following strictly necessary third-party Cookies may be placed on your computer or device (remove stripe cookies from the list if you don’t use stripe):
| Name of Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Expires |
| __stripe_sid | checkout.stripe.com | Used to process payments for our website. | 30 minutes |
| __stripe_mid | checkout.stripe.com | Used to distinguish users. | 1 year |
| cid | checkout.stripe.com | Used to process payments for our website. | 3 months |
| vuid | vimeo.com | These cookies are used by Vimeo to collect analytics tracking information. | 3 years |
| player | player.vimeo.com | These cookies are used by Vimeo to collect analytics tracking information. | 1 year |
| cf_clearance | www.cloudflare.com | Used by clouflare to specify the duration that our website is accessible to a visitor that successfully completed a previous Captcha or challenge. | 4 hours |
- 4.3 Our Site uses the following functional Cookies (remove cookies not exploited in your school):
Olark
| Name of Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Expires |
| hblid | www.knolab.com.au | a visitor identifier that we use only on your site to remember this visitor between visits | 2 years |
| wcsid | www.knolab.com.au | a session identifier that we use only on your site to keep track of a single chat session | When you close your browser |
| olfsk | www.knolab.com.au | storage identifier that we use to maintain chat state across pages (e.g. message history) | 2 years |
| _okbk | www.knolab.com.au | extra state information (e.g. chat box being open/closed) | When you close your browser |
| _ok | www.knolab.com.au | most recent Olark site ID (security measure) | When you close your browser |
| _oklv | www.knolab.com.au | the Olark loader version (for improved caching) | When you close your browser |
| _okla | www.knolab.com.au | used for caching purposes (loaded from CDN vs. loaded from our infrastructure) | When you close your browser |
| _okgid | www.knolab.com.au | used for caching by setting a hash for assets to determine if they have changed and if they need to be refreshed | When you close your browser |
| _okac | www.knolab.com.au | used for caching by setting a hash for assets to determine if they have changed and if they need to be refreshed | When you close your browser |
| _okdetect | www.knolab.com.au | Used for detecting when storage contexts have changed due to things like ssl or host transitions (helps maintain your chat across pages). | When you close your browser |
| _okck | www.knolab.com.au | Used to test whether the visitor's browser allows cookies to be stored. | When you close your browser |
TawkTo
| Name of Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Expires |
| tawk_uuid_ | www.knolab.com.au | HTTP cookie | |
| twk_idm_key | www.knolab.com.au | Visitor connection management | Session |
| twk_token_ | www.knolab.com.au | HTML local storage | |
| tawk_uuid_propertyId | www.knolab.com.au | Visitor tracking | 6 months |
| tawkUUID (deprecated) | www.knolab.com.au | Visitor tracking | 6 months |
| __tawkuuid (deprecated) | www.knolab.com.au | Visitor tracking | 6 months |
| ss (deprecated) | www.knolab.com.au | Visitor session management | Session |
| TawkConnectionTime | www.knolab.com.au | Manages visitor connection | Session |
| Tawk_xxxxxxx (deprecated) | www.knolab.com.au | Visitor preference | 6 months |
Freshchat
| Name of Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Expires |
| pubsub_cookie | www.knolab.com.au | This cookie is used for the freshchat service | When you close your browser |
| hop- | www.knolab.com.au | This cookie is used for the freshchat service | When you close your browser |
| www.knolab.com.au | This cookie is used for the freshchat service | When you close your browser | |
| _ | www.knolab.com.au | This cookie is used for the freshchat service | 1 year |
| pnctest | www.knolab.com.au | This cookie is used for the freshchat service | 1 year |
Zendesk Web Widget
| Name of Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Expires |
| ZD-zE_oauth | www.knolab.com.au | Stores the authentication token once the user has been authenticated. | 2 hours |
| ZD-currentTime | www.knolab.com.au | Sets the time when page loads. | Forever |
| ZD-settings | www.knolab.com.au | Stores a hash of settings so that we don't keep sending blips after the initial one | Forever |
| ZD-suid | www.knolab.com.au | Session id for pathfinder. | 20 minutes |
| ZD-buid | www.knolab.com.au | Collects Machine ID. | Forever |
| _answer_bot_service_session | www.knolab.com.au | Used to uniquely identify a user session when using Answer Bot Article Recommendations. | When you close your browser |
Intercom
| Name of Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Expires |
| intercom-id-[app_id] | www.knolab.com.au | Anonymous visitor identifier cookie. As people visit your site they get this cookie. | 9 months |
| intercom-session-[app_id] | www.knolab.com.au | Identifier for each unique browser session. This session cookie is refreshed on each successful logged-in ping, extending it one week from that moment. The user can access their conversations and have data communicated on logged-out pages for 1 week, as long as the session isn’t intentionally terminated with Intercom('shutdown');, which usually happens on logout. |
1 week |
| intercom-device-id-[app_id] | www.knolab.com.au | Identifier for each unique device that interacts with the Messenger. It is refreshed on each successful ping, extending it another 9 months. We use this cookie to determine the unique devices interacting with the Intercom Messenger to prevent abuse. |
9 months |
- 4.4 Our Site uses analytics services provided by your analytics services, if any. Website analytics refers to a set of tools used to collect and analyse anonymous usage information, enabling us to better understand how Our Site is used. This, in turn, enables us to improve Our Site and the products and services offered through them.
- 4.5 The analytics services used by Our Site use Cookies to gather the required information. You do not have to allow us to use these Cookies, however, whilst our use of them does not pose any risk to your privacy or your safe use of Our Site, it does enable us to continually improve Our Site, making it a better and more useful experience for you.
- 4.6 The analytics services used by Our Site uses the following Cookies (remove cookies not exploited in your school):
Google Analytics
| Name of Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Expires |
| _ga | www.knolab.com.au | Google Analytics: Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. | 2 years |
| _gat | www.knolab.com.au | Google Analytics: Used by Google Analytics to throttle the request rate. | When you close your browser |
| _gid | www.knolab.com.au | Google Analytics: Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. | When you close your browser |
| _ga_container-id | www.knolab.com.au | Used to persist session state. | 2 years |
Mixpanel
| Name of Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Expires |
| mp_#_mixpanel | www.knolab.com.au | MixPanel: Cookie used by MixPanel for analytics purposes | 1 year |
BDOW
| Name of Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Expires |
| __smToken | www.knolab.com.au | The __smToken is set once you login to Sumo and is checked to verify whether you are logged into Sumo or not | 1 year |
| __smSmartbarShown | www.knolab.com.au | cookie is set when the Smart Bars are shown on your website | 1 year |
| __smVID | www.knolab.com.au | Used to display relevant advertising | 1 month |
| __smSessionId | www.knolab.com.au | Used by Sumo to establish a cookie on a users computer to begin a session to enable Sumo products | When you close your browser |
| __smListBuilderShown | www.knolab.com.au | cookie is set when the List Builder is shown on your website | 1 year |
| __smScrollBoxShown | www.knolab.com.au | cookie is set when the Scroll box is shown on your website | 1 year |
| __smWelcomeMatShown | www.knolab.com.au | Cookie is set when the Welcome mat is shown on your website | 1 year |
| __smListBuilderOptOut | www.knolab.com.au | Is set when a visitor clicks an "Opt-Out" button on the List Builder | 1 year |
| __smSmartBarOptOut | www.knolab.com.au | Is set when a visitor clicks an "Opt-Out" button on Smart bars | 1 year |
| __smScrollBoxOptOut | www.knolab.com.au | Is set when a visitor clicks an "Opt-Out" button on Scroll box | 1 year |
| __smWelcomeMatOptOut | www.knolab.com.au | Is set when a visitor clicks an "Opt-Out" button on welcome mat | 1 year |
| __smSubscribed | www.knolab.com.au | Is set when a visitor subscribes via any of the List Builder, Welcome Mat, Scroll Box or Smart Bars they are shown on your website | 1 year |
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4.7 Targeting/Marketing cookies
Targeting/Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across websites. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. They do not store directly personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. The intention is to display ads that are relevant and engaging for the individual user and thereby more valuable for publishers and third-party advertisers. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising (remove cookies not exploited in your school):
Facebook
| Name of Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Expires |
| _fbp | www.knolab.com.au | Identifies browsers for advertising and site analytics services | 90 days |
| fr | facebook.com | Delivers advertisement products such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers | 90 days |
| datr | facebook.com | Identifies the web browser used to connect to Facebook; enhances security and site integrity | 2 years |
| c_user | facebook.com | Contains the user ID of the currently logged-in user | 1 year< |
| xs | facebook.com | Contains session number and secret number for security | Varies, tied to session |
| sb | facebook.com | Helps improve friend suggestions | 2 years |
| oo | facebook.com | Opt-out of Facebook showing ads based on activity on third-party websites | 5 years |
| presence | facebook.com | Contains user's chat state (e.g., which chat tabs are open) | End of session |
Hubspot
| Name of Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Expires |
| __hstc | www.knolab.com.au | The main cookie for tracking visitors. It contains the domain, utk (see below), initial timestamp (first visit), last timestamp (last visit), current timestamp (this visit), and session number (increments for each subsequent session). | 6 months |
| hubspotutk | www.knolab.com.au | This cookie is used for to keep track of a visitor's identity. This cookie is passed to HubSpot on form submission and used when de-duplicating contacts. | 6 months |
| __hssc | www.knolab.com.au | This cookie keeps track of sessions. This is used to determine if we should increment the session number and timestamps in the __hstc cookie. It contains the domain, viewCount (increments each pageView in a session), and session start timestamp. | 30 min |
| __hssrc | www.knolab.com.au | Whenever HubSpot changes the session cookie, this cookie is also set. We set it to 1 and use it to determine if the visitor has restarted their browser. If this cookie does not exist when we manage cookies, we assume it is a new session. | session |
| messagesUtk | www.knolab.com.au | This cookie is used to recognize visitors who chat with you via the messages tool. If the visitor leaves your site before they're added as a contact, they will have this cookie associated with their browser. If you have a history of chatting with a visitor and they return to your site later in the same cookied browser, the messages tool will load your conversation history with that visitor. | 6 months |
Refersion
| Name of Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Expires |
| ci_session | refersion.com | Preserves users states across page requests. | When you close your browser |
| refersion_csrf_code | refersion.com | Sets csrf token to prevent cross site request forgery. | When you close your browser |
| __cfduid | refersion.com | Used by the content network, Cloudflare, to identify trusted web traffic. | 1 year |
Google AdWords
| Name of Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Expires |
| ads/ga-audiences | www.knolab.com.au | Used by Google AdWords to re-engage visitors that are likely to convert to customers based on the visitor's online behaviour across websites. | When you close your browser |
Fomo
| Name of Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Expires |
| Fomo.hstry-count-since-first-event- | www.knolab.com.au | Used by Fomo for showing user notifications. | Persistent |
| Fomo.hstry-first-timestamp- | www.knolab.com.au | Used by Fomo for showing user notifications | Persistent |
| Fomo.snv- | www.knolab.com.au | Used by Fomo for showing user notifications | Persistent |
5. Consent and Control
(Keep section 5.1 and 5.2 if you are using our cookie opt-in mechanism from School Privacy settings.)
- 5.1 Before Cookies are placed on your computer or device, you will be shown a banner requesting your consent to set those Cookies. By giving your consent to the placing of Cookies you are enabling Us to provide the best possible experience and service to you. You may, if you wish, deny consent to the placing of Cookies unless those Cookies are strictly necessary; however certain features of Our Site may not function fully or as intended. You will be given the opportunity to allow and/or deny different categories of Cookie that We use.
- 5.2 In addition to the controls that We provide, you can choose to enable or disable Cookies in your internet browser. Most internet browsers also enable you to choose whether you wish to disable all Cookies or only third-party Cookies. By default, most internet browsers accept Cookies but this can be changed. For further details, please consult the help menu in your internet browser or the documentation that came with your device.
- 5.3 The links below provide instructions on how to control Cookies in all mainstream browsers:
- 5.3.1 Google Chrome
- 5.3.2 Microsoft Internet Explorer
- 5.3.3 Microsoft Edge (Please note that there are no specific instructions at this time, but Microsoft support will be able to assist)
- 5.3.4 Safari (macOS)
- 5.3.5 Safari (iOS)
- 5.3.6 Mozilla Firefox
- 5.3.7 Android (Please refer to your device’s documentation for manufacturers’ own browsers)
6. Changes to this Cookie Policy
- 6.1 We may alter this Cookie Policy at any time. Any such changes will become binding on you on your first use of Our Site after the changes have been made. You are therefore advised to check this page from time to time.
- 6.2 In the event of any conflict between the current version of this Cookie Policy and any previous version(s), the provisions current and in effect shall prevail unless it is expressly stated otherwise.
7. Further Information
- 7.1 If you would like to know more about how We use Cookies, please contact Us at knovus@knovus.com.au.
- 7.2 For more information about privacy, data protection and our terms and conditions, please visit the following:
- 7.2.1 Privacy Policy
- 7.2.1 Terms & Conditions
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Woven definition: Woven fabrics are created by interlacing yarns in two perpendicular directions: the warp (running vertically) and the weft (running horizontally).
Weft Knit definition: Yarns are fed into the knitting machine in a horizontal or weft direction to form a series of interlocking loops.
Warp Knit definition: Warp knitting involves the formation of loops in a vertical direction using multiple strands of yarn, with each loop typically made from a separate thread and needle.
Wales definition: Vertical columns of stitches in the lengthwise direction of the fabric.
Thermal bonding definition: A process where heat is applied to fuse thermoplastic fibres within a non-woven web, creating bonds at fibre intersections.
Non-woven definition: Non-woven fabrics are created by bonding fibres together by various processes such as mechanical, chemical, and thermal bonding
Mechanical bonding definition: A process of creating non-woven fabrics by physically entangling fibres to hold them together.
Knit definition: A textile produced by forming loops of yarn that are interlaced together, either across (weft knitting) or along the length of the fabric (warp knitting).
Flatbed knitting definition: Refers to the process or method of knitting using a flat, horizontal bed where yarn is fed in the weft direction to form fabric row by row.
Fibre definition: The basic raw material used to make yarns and fabrics. It refers to a fine, hair-like strand that can be natural or synthetic and is capable of being spun into thread or yarn.
Courses definition: Horizontal rows of stitches that run widthwise across the knitted fabric
Circular knitting machine definition: Industrial circular-bed knitting machines that create tube-shaped pieces and are often used for larger and faster production. They are commonly used to produce finer knitwear.
Chemical bonding definition: A process in which fibres are joined together using adhesives or binders—such as resins or latex—that are applied to the fibre web and then cured, typically with heat, to create a stable, unified non-woven fabric structure.
Warp thread definition: The lengthwise yarns that typically run parallel to the selvedge of a woven textile.
Weft thread definition: The crosswise yarns that are overlap and underlap the warp yarns, typically perpendicular to the selvedge in woven textiles.
Selvedge definition: The finished edge of a woven textile that runs along the lengthwise sides (parallel to the warp direction).
Shima Seiki: A Japanese company founded in 1962 renowned for its advanced computerised flatbed knitting machines, most notably the WHOLEGARMENT® technology, which produces seamless knitwear.
Gauge definition: The number of needles per inch on a needle bed.
Intarsia definition: A knitting technique used to create patterns or images with distinct blocks of colour, where each area is knitted with a separate yarn source and yarns are not carried across the back, resulting in a flat, single-layered fabric.
Multi-gauge definition: Knitting with a combination of needle combinations
Complete garment knitting definition: Complete knitting also known as seamless, or 3D knitting refers to a method of producing complete knitted garments directly on the machine, eliminating or significantly reducing the need for post-knitting assembly such as cutting and sewing.
Fully-fashioned definition: The shape of a garment piece is formed during knitting by increasing or decreasing stitches, rather than cutting fabric after knitting. This method allows for precise shaping (such as armholes, necklines, or sleeves) and produces pieces that require minimal trimming, resulting in a cleaner finish, less waste, and often a better fit.
Jacquard definition: A knitting technique used to create multicolour patterns or motifs by selectively knitting different yarns across a fabric row. Unlike intarsia, jacquard patterns are made by carrying floats (unused yarns) across the back of the fabric, allowing for repeated designs and fine detail.
Knitwear programming definition: The process of creating machine-readable instructions that control computerised knitting machines to produce specific knit structures, patterns, and garments.
Technician definition: A skilled specialist responsible for the setup, adjustment, operation, and troubleshooting of knitting machinery.
Manufacturer definition: The company or facility that produces knitted garments or fabric at scale. They manage the full process from programming and sampling to final production, often working with designers, brands, or developers.
Knit Programmer definition: A knit programmer is a specialist who translates a design into a machine-executable file using software for a specific type of knitting machine (e.g. Shima Seiki)
Software definition: In knitting, software refers to the digital tools used to design, simulate, and program knitted fabrics or garments.
Production definition: The full process of manufacturing knit garments or fabric at scale, using programmed knitting machines. It begins after sampling and programming are finalised, and involves running machines continuously to produce finished pieces ready for linking, seaming, or finishing.
Specification Sheet definition: A document part of the Tech pack that outlines all the technical details and requirements for a knitted product. It includes measurements, yarn types, stitch structures, construction notes, gauge, machine type, and finishing instructions used by manufacturers to ensure consistency and accuracy in production.
Yarn feeder/carrier definition: A moving component in a knitting machine that delivers yarn to the needles during the knitting process.
Needle bed definition: In a flatbed knitting machine, the needle bed is the part that holds and guides the needles, allowing them to slide and create stitches; it consists of a flat arrangement and can operate with one or two beds depending on the machine.
Stitch definition: The loop formed by yarn during the knitting process.
Virtual Simulation definition: The process of using knit design software (like Shima Seiki APEX) to digitally visualise how a knitted fabric or garment will look and behave before actual production.
Product Development definition: The end-to-end process of turning a concept into a finished product. It includes design, material selection, programming, sampling, testing, and refining before full-scale production begins.
Cut & Sew definition: A process where knitted fabric is produced in large panels and then cut and sewn together to create finished garments.
Yarn Type definition: The material and structure of the yarn, including its fibre content (e.g. cotton, wool), thickness, twist, and whether it's spun or filament.
Tension definition: The size of the knitted loops and takedown pressure applied during knitting.
Speed definition: The rate at which the knitting machine operates.
Take-down mechanism definition: This mechanism maintains fabric tension during knitting using roller systems or pull-down mechanisms.
Drape definition: How a fabric hangs and flows when worn or handled.
Stitch density definition: The total number of loops in a measured area of fabric (such as a square inch or three square centimetres).
Pattern resolution definition: The level of detail and clarity a knitted pattern can achieve, determined by the stitch size, gauge, and machine capability.
Carriage definition: A movable component of a knitting machine that guides the yarn carrier across the needle bed to deliver yarn to the selected needles, producing the knitted fabric.
Machine gauge definition: The spacing of the needles on the needle bed (usually as needles per inch)
Yarn Count definition: The yarn count number indicates the linear density (yarn diameter or fineness) to which that particular yarn has been spun
Stock service definition: A yarn stock service provides ready-to-shop yarns, often in a variety of colours to customers.
Natural fibre definition: A fibre obtained from plants, animals, or minerals that can be spun into threads or yarns such as cotton, wool, silk, or flax.
Synthetic fibre definition: A man-made fibre produced from polymerisation, a chemical process combining small molecules into polymers, examples are polyester, nylon, or acrylic.
Regenerated (semi-synthetic) fibre: A fibre derived from natural resources and got through an intensive chemical transformation process.
Full gauge definition: Knitting with every needle.
Half gauge definition: Knitting with every second needle
The Direct System definition: The Direct System yarn count is the WEIGHT of a FIXED LENGTH of yarn (Weight per unit Length).
The Indirect System definition: The LENGTH of a FIXED WEIGHT of yarn (Length per unit Weight).
Numero metric (Nm) definition: Length in meters per 1 gram of mass.
Tex (tex) definition: Mass of yarn in grams per 1000 meters length.
Denier (den) fibre: Mass of yarn in grams for length of 9000 metres
Decitex (text) definition: Grams per 10,000 metres (10 kilometres)
English Cotton Count (ECC or Ne) fibre: Number of 840 yards strands per 1 English pound of mass
Tech pack definition: The technical documentation created for garment or textile products. It contains flat sketches, material specifications, dimensions, instructions, and everything else the manufacturer needs to create products accurately.
Flatbed knitting machine definition: Industrial knitting machinery that have needle beds that sit flat, in a 'V' formation. The yarn passes across the needle bed horizontally.
Microbial cellulose definition: A natural, biodegradable biopolymer synthesised by various bacteria.