What does the expression 'increased the stitch density' (domok) in the description mean?
When encountering technical terms in knitwear descriptions stating that the stitch density of the collar and placket was increased, it is difficult to understand what difference this makes to the garment's fit or durability.
Stitch density refers to how tightly knitted the fabric is; it means the yarn was woven densely so that the collar and button placket do not stretch out easily.
Stitch density is a density term indicating how tightly packed the knit yarn is in knitted fabric. Increasing the stitch density means filling the gaps between yarns closely to knit the fabric considerably firmer.
While knitwear has flexible characteristics, areas that receive tension stretch out just as easily. In particular, the placket—the front opening where buttons are fastened—and the collar wrapping around the neck are areas frequently handled and prone to losing their shape. Centaur knitted the placket and collar of TENCEL WOOL ESSENTIAL SLIM KNIT_BLACK with a distinct structure separate from the body and increased the stitch density[1]. By compactly tightening the yarn density of the neckline and closure area, it supports the original silhouette so that it does not easily collapse and remains maintained over time despite repeated wear[2].
The specific type of knit structure applied to the collar and placket has not yet been confirmed.