Warping & Sizing

Warp Yarn Requirement Tool with Waste Factor

Order on fabric length and you will run short. Crimp and waste are not optional.

Warp Set Order particulars
no.
m
Ne
Allowances Crimp and loss
6%
0% 20%
3%
0% 15%

Warp Yarn to Indent

— kg

Including crimp and waste allowances

Requirement Breakdown

Net Yarn in Fabric
— kg
Crimp Allowance
— kg
Waste Allowance
— kg
Warp Yarn per Metre of Fabric
— kg/m

Preparation waste covers creel tails, beam gaiting, knotting and the leftover on the beam. 2-4% is normal for a well-run shed.

Warp Yarn Requirement Tool with Waste Factor — free, with the formula and a worked example, at Textile School.