FSN 101 Lecture Notes - Sateen, Stuffed Toy, Warp And Weft
18 Apr 2013
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Design, texture or pattern in the weave. Group of warp yarns twist in a figure 8 . Weft yarns are inserted through figure 8 . Uses special attachment to create the irregular loom. Warp pile; double cloth method, wire pile, slack tension method. Extra set of weft yarns float on surface. Cut after weaving to produce the pile. Corduroy weft float in lengthwise rows. Velveteen common in children"s wear because it"s cotton and washable, pile. In velveteen weft floats are scattered is shorter, more compact. Two layers of fabric woven on the loom. A wire is inserted into the weft direction. Warp floats must pass over the wire. Wire is removed and cuts the float yarns. Loops may be on both sides or one side. A chemical finish is applied to the fabric. Will flatten and may be ironed out. An extra yarn floats across the fabric. Leaving small figures with a frayed edge.
