TXA 205 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Broadcloth, Twill, Warp And Weft
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Yarns are at right angles pass over and under each other. # of yarns is greater by 2-3x in one direction. Slippage may occur with filament yarns (balance: 1:2 or 2:1 or more) Rib or ridge will be seen/felt on fabric surface. Yarn size often differs between warp and filling (weft) 2 or more yarns in warp or filling acting as 1 yarn. Wrinkle easily and less absorbent f. g. h. i. Each warp or filling yarn floats across two or more filling or warp yarns a. b. c. d. e. Each warp or filling yarn floats across two or more filling or warp yarns with a progression of interlacing by one to the left or right to form a distinct line or wale. Interfacings progress by one to form a wale. May have technical face and back, interesting surface. Herringbone- twill in two different directions (more high end) One set of yarns on face and one set of back.