CTD 215 Lecture Notes - Lecture 13: Satin, Broadcloth, Taffeta
9 May 2017
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How do we name a weave: fabric structure, fabric weight, yarn type, yarn balance, finishes. Satin weave: satin, sateen, complex weaves. Three basic weaves: plain weave: made by weaving one weft yarn over and under each warp yearn, alternation each row. Characteristics of plain weave: raveling related to count and yarn cohesiveness, less absorbent, used in apparel, furnishings, and industrial goods, weight dictates end use: Heavier weights in upholstery, draperies, and industrial goods. Plain weaves: simplest and most important of the three basic weaves, used in about 80% of all woven fabrics, the plain weave repeats on two ends and two picks. The first end passes over the first pick and under the second pick. The second pick reverses this action, and weaves one down and one up. Wrinkles easily, less absorbent, and less raveling: examples: broadcloth (52), calico (43), muslin, print cloth, sheeting, taffeta (15, derivative; basket weave (62)
