knitwear

[nit-wair]

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noun

clothing made of knitted fabric.

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Origin of knitwear

First recorded in 1920–25; knit + wear

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Examples from the Web for knitwear

Contemporary Examples

Francisco Costa delivered a similar performance at Calvin Klein, presenting a collection that was 85% knitwear.
Michael Kors, Ralph Lauren, & Calvin Klein New York Fashion Week
Erin Cunningham
February 14, 2014
Beyond the knitwear, colors radiated in the collection mostly through outerwear.
Fashion Week Dispatch: Prabal Gurung, Altuzarra, Alexander Wang
Erin Cunningham
February 9, 2014
The founder and patriarch of the Italian knitwear brand passed away at his home in Italy on Thursday.
Ottavio Missoni Dies at 92
Isabel Wilkinson
May 9, 2013
Ottavio Missoni, who founded the Italian knitwear company with his wife in 1952, died on Thursday at 92.
Ottavio Missoni Dies at 92
Isabel Wilkinson
May 9, 2013
Footwear aside, the silhouettes were great and we loved the way the knitwear was layered.
Stella McCartney's Family Affair
Alice Cavanagh
March 4, 2013

Historical Examples

Production of textiles and footwear grew by more than half, and that of knitwear more than doubled.
Area Handbook for Albania
Eugene K. Keefe

British Dictionary definitions for knitwear

knitwear

noun

knitted clothes, esp sweaters

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