Linen or Flax is a bast fibre taken from the stalk of the plant linen usilatissimum. Fibre processed into yarn or fabric is known as linen. Physical Properties of Linen Length: Flax is a long fibre running from 6-40” but averages 15-25”. Due to its length it is not essential to spin the fibres, although they can be […]
Characteristics of Woven Fabric
Weaving is the interlacing of two sets of yarn which inter-lace at right angles to each other. The length-wise threads are known as warps, individually they are called ends. The cross-wise threads are known as filling or weft; individually they are known as picks. Weaving is done on a loom which makes it possible to interlace the warp and […]
General and Physical Properties of Fibres
The fibre is the fundamental unit of which fabric is made. When a yarn is unraveled we can see fibre. Each of the tiny hair that makes up the yarn is fibre. Fibre is much resembled to hair in appearance of which cloths are made, e.g. denim, cotton, rayon, silk, nylon and polyester. General Properties of Fibres Physical Properties
Rayon/Viscose Fibre: Physical and Chemical Properties
Definition of Rayon Fibre Rayon is a manufactured regenerated cellulosic fibre. Because it is produced from naturally occurring polymers, it is neither a truly synthetic fibre nor a natural fibre; it is a semi-synthetic fibre. It is known by the names viscose rayon and art silk in the textile industry. It usually has a high lusture quality giving […]
Defects in Wound Packages in Winding Section
The main aspect of the quality of preparation in winding is the production of a fault-free package that will unwind smoothly during warping. Some of these faults are caused by faulty machine settings while others are caused by incorrect work practice. Hence periodic checks on machine conditions, settings, and proper supervision of operatives are necessary in order […]
Difference Between Apron and Roller Drafting System
The drafting mechanism is an essential part of the spinning section in the Textile Industries. Without this mechanism, higher or lower-count yarn is not possible. You may also like: Fibre Vs Yarn Vs Fabric: Find the Differences There are mainly two types of drafting systems. One is apron drafting, and another is roller drafting. Both drafting […]
Drafting Systems used in Speed/Simplex/Roving Frame | Description a Modern Drafting System
What are the Different Drafting Systems used in Speed Frame? The following drafting systems are used in speed frame: Description of Casablancas two-zone Drafting System The Casablancas two-zone drafting system is widely used for cotton on speed frame. The back zone draft takes the place between two pairs of roller, after which follows a zone with […]
Objects and Operations of Speed/Roving Frame
Objects of Speed Frame The purposes or objects of speed frame are: The package so produced is tapered or conical at each end and made sufficient firm so that it can be transferred without damage to the roving and yet will unwind readily at the next machine. Operations involved in Speed Frame The following operations are involved […]
Technical Features of a High Speed Drum Winding Machine
The winding section is necessary for any textile manufacturing factories because it plays a vital role in winding any package perfect for the following process. Suppose it a yarn dyeing factory to dye yarn. Then for proper dyeing, an appropriate package of yarn is required. So, in this case, the winding section plays an important role. To […]
Physical and Chemical Properties of Cotton
The cotton fibre comes from the fruit of the cotton plant which grows in tropical regions. The fibre is known as ‘seed hair’ since it is the fibrous fluffy material which comes from the seeds of the plant. The fluffy material covering the seed is also called ‘ball’. The important physical and chemical properties of cotton are […]