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Non-Woven Fabrics
Nonwovens do not depend on the interlacing of yarn for internal cohesion. Intrinsically they have neither an organized geometrical structure. They are essentially the result of the relationship between one single fiber and another. This…
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Water Proof and Water Repellent Fabric Finishes
Fabrics to be used as raincoats, umbrellas, and tarpaulins have to be treated with chemicals to give them a property which makes them water resistant. The finish is called waterproofing and it is a durable finish. Water repellant finish is…
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Pre-Shrinking Finish on Fabrics
Pre-shirking is needed almost on all fabrics because most textile materials shrink when washed. However preshrinking can only reduce the residual shrinkage to a lower percentage, but cannot completely eliminate it. On cotton fabrics,…
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Ways to Finish Fabrics
Fabrics which are woven or knitted, freshly coming off the machine are called grey goods which must be treated in different ways to give them the important finishing touch. We call this finishing touch “finish”. This finishes we apply to…
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Definition and classification of fabric Finishing
Fabric direct from the loom is unattractive. To make the fabric attractive and acceptable to the consumer several finishing processes are applied. Sometimes special finishes are also applied to the fabric to make it serviceable for…
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Classification of Fabric Weave Patterns
In the simplest weaving arrangement, alternate warp yarns are over or under the shuttle as it moves in one direction and the warp yarn positions are reversed for the return stroke of the shuttle. This weave can be made on a loom with only…
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Characteristics of Blended yarn and fabric
characteristics of blended yarns like - shrink or not, water absorbent, has creases or not, has the luster or not, soft/hard. Each kind of fiber has its own characteristics when mixing them, one should consider their characteristics to…
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Blended Fabrics
The variety of natural and man-made fabrics available today offers a wide selection of fibers for use.
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Knitted fabrics and types – list of knitted fabrics
Knitting is the construction of an elastic, porous fabric, created by interlocking yarns by means of needles. A list of commonly used knitted fabrics and its construction are explained.
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Types of Woven Fabrics – universally used fabric names
Woven fabrics are made by using two or more sets of yarn interlaced at right angles to each other. Much variety of fabrics are produced by weaving.
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