A Guide to Textile and Clothing
A Guide to Textile and Clothing
Construction of a Sewing Needle Needles have been used for hand sewing since about 18000 BC and were initially made from ivory, bone, wood and horn. Their form has remained unchanged since then. During the fifteenth century, iron needles were introduced for hand sewing, and in 1800 Balthasar Krems of Germany was the first to[…]
Fusing Process Regardless of which fusible and machine are used, fusing is controlled by four processing components – temperature, time, pressure and cooling and these have to be accurately combined in order to achieve the optimum results. Temperature There is a limited range of temperatures that are effective for each type of resin. Too high[…]
Working Principal of Winch Dyeing Machine This is one kind old dyeing machine for fabrics in rope form with stationary liquor and moving material system. The machine is operated at a maximum temperature of 950 – 1000 C for open bath winch but for closed winch, the machine operates at a maximum temperature of 1300 – 1600 C. The liquor ratio[…]
Definition Lace is an open work fabric consisting of a network of yarns formed into intricate designs. Lace may be hand or machine made, and intricate patterns can be produced by either technique. Both narrow and wide lace fabrics are available. The edges of the fabric may be straight or curved. It is an important[…]
Definition of Screen Printing Screen printing is becoming increasingly important. The designs are fairly simple to apply and the dimensions of the screens can easily be changed. The pressure which is exerted is also lower than with roller printing. Textured surfaces are not crushed and color development is also better. Screen printing is comparable to stenciling. A[…]
Textile Engineering has become a passionate subject among students due to its demand. Modern Textile factories are multiplying due to contemporary fashion design. So these modern factories need highly educated Textile Engineers to cope with the current situation. But the students will be confused about where to get admitted. A government institute will be the[…]
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