FSN 101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Plain Weave, Warp And Weft, Twill
7 Sep 2017
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Occurs when a yarn crosses over two or more yarns. Two or more yarns move as one in the weave (+) more flexible, better wrinkle resistance. Fewer interlacings per inch than plain weave (-) snags more easily, less durable. Lower thread count, 2 yarns take the place of 1 (-) higher shrinkage (+) more space between the yarns (+) nice surface texture. Made from series of floats (creating diagonal effect) Top number = number of weft yarns the warp goes over. Bottom number = number of weft yarns warp goes under. Fewer interlacings per inch than a plain weave allows for higher fabric count (+) softer, better wrinkle resistance (+)increase wind resistance. Steeper twill line (+) more durable, higher warp count. Diagonal ridge or wale (+) nice surface interest (+) less visibility of soil, hides in the valleys (-) hard o get dirt out of valleys (-) unwanted luster, poor pressing will flatten ridges.
