CTD 215 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Warp Knitting, Pile Weave, Satin
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It is the most common type of weave. Raveling related to count and yarn cohesiveness. Wrinkles easily, less absorbent, and less raveling. Used in apparel, furnishings, & industrial goods. Can be balanced or unbalanced (horizontal ribs) Full, half, and partial: twill weave: characterized by diagonal ribs caused by staggered floats of yarn on the fabric face. Face and back are different; fabrics are usually used with the warp yarns predominating on the face. Balanced in fabric count and in warp and fill yarn sizes show a 45-degree twill angle. Unbalanced wills may show steeper or shallower twill angles. Not as strong as plain weaves but show less dirt/stains than plain weaves: satin weave: usually woven with flat continuous filament yarns, and are warp-faced. The face of the fabric is formed almost completely of warp or filling floats produced in the repeat of the weave.