A Guide to Textile and Clothing
A Guide to Textile and Clothing
Definition of Twist The process by which fibres are arranged around the axis of yarn is called yarn twist. It imparts strength to the yarn. Higher the twist more the yarn strength, till optimum twist is reached. But due to property of ‘fabric assistance’ even less than optimum twist will produce fabrics of maximum strength. It also[…]
Denim Yarns Denim yarns now cover a wide range of applications from traditional cotton “Jeans fabric” produced from Ne 5.6/1 to ladies fashion shirts produced from Ne 22/1 and finer. Denim was originally defined as woven, cotton, fabric produced from an indigo dyed warp and a natural-colored filling and most of the yarn counts fell between Ne 5.6 and[…]
Sewing threads are put up on different types of thread packages called spools, cops or tubes, cones, king tubes or vicones, containers, cocoons, and pre-wound bobbins to suit different types of threads, machines, and sewing needs. Sewing machines require specific types of thread packages in order for the thread to be presented correctly to the[…]
Fancy yarn is a yarn that is used to enhance the beauty of apparel. Besides, it has functional properties too. Therefore, it is used in trims, clothing items, carpets, furnishing fabrics, and knitting industries. In this article we will learn about definition, properties and end uses of fancy yarn. Definition of Fancy Yarn “Fancy yarns”[…]
Fancy yarn is also termed novelty yarn made from metallic or synthetic fibre different from normal yarns. It enhances the aesthetic properties of clothing. Therefore, fancy yarn is always used to make fashionable items of clothing. It is also used to make curtains, carpets, etc. There are different structures and formations of fancy yarn. In this article, we will[…]
Direct Counting Method The essence of the method is to unwind the twist in a yarn until the fibres are parallel to the yarn axis and to count how many turns are required to do his. A suitable instrument has two jaws at a set distance apart. One of the jaws is fixed and the other is capable of being rotated.[…]
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