A Guide to Textile and Clothing
A Guide to Textile and Clothing
The system by which we determine the yarn number is called count. Count is the number of yarn denoting the sophistication or obesity of yarn. So by linear density or the yarn count, we can know how fine or course the yarn is. It indicates the mass per unit length or length per unit mass[…]
Knit Fabric Definition and Meaning The knit fabric consists of a structure formed by inter-looping or interlocking loops of yarn. This term is used because the yarn is fed horizontally to form rows of loops that are individually locked vertically with the corresponding loop in the next horizontal row. Knit fabric is more breathable and[…]
Definition of Woven Fabric In its simple form it consists of two series of threads, warp and weft, interlaced at right angles to each other. The warp threads run the length of the fabric and the weft threads run across the width of the fabric. The edge at each long side of a woven fabric is called[…]
Definition of Flock Printing Flock may be prepared from many synthetic fibres by cutting them accurately into pre-determined lengths using a suitable machine. With cotton and wool fibres, it is usually prepared by grinding and lengths may be as short as 0.3mm (0.013 in). The flock may be dyed or uncolored. A suitable material is chosen to[…]
Definition of Batik Batik is an Indonesian word describing a form of resist printing which, although known and practiced as a negative craft in south-east India, Europe and parts of Africa, has achieved an unrivalled degree of craftsmanship in the Island of Java. It is a characteristic of Java Batik that the resist is obtained by[…]
Dye is a complex compound which is applied in the textile materials represent color and contains chromophore and auxochrome groups in its chemical structure. Dyes or dyestuffs are classified according to their chemical structure would form at least 30 classes. The important types are discussed below: Acid Dyes This is a large class characterized by their[…]
In many parts of Asia, the fibre hemp has been in use since prehistoric times. Ancient records describe the use of hemp in China in 2800 B.C. During the early Christian era, the production of hemp spread to the countries of the Mediterranean Europe, and since then the fibre has come into widespread use throughout the world.[…]
Introduction of Flax or Linen fibre Flax was probably the first plant fibre to be used by man for making textiles, at least in the Western hemisphere. Specimens of this fibre have been found in the prehistoric lake dwellings of Switzerland, and in the tombs of the Ancient Egypt. The evidence of biblical writings shows that the[…]
Textile fibre is the primary raw material of Textiles. Fibres are twisted into yarn, and yarns are then woven into fabric. And then, fabrics are used to make clothing items. For the winter season, woolen clothing is more comfortable, but cotton will be the best choice for the summer. So, you should have basic knowledge[…]
Textile Fibre Definition The use of textiles for clothing and furnishing depends upon a unique combination of properties. Textiles are warm; they are soft to the touch; they are completely flexible and thus take up any desired shape without resistance; and they are usually hard-wearing. The reason for these properties is to be found in[…]
![Flax Fibre: Production Process, Properties and End Uses [A to Z]](https://textileapex.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/flax-fibre-production.jpg)
