A Guide to Textile and Clothing
A Guide to Textile and Clothing
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
In recent years, apparel consumption has expanded along with income, which is supposed to continue. Since the first pair of Jeans developed in America about one and half-century ago, denim wear has won popularity worldwide. As a result, jeans wear is one of the most prominent apparel items in the world apparel stores. Young people,[…]
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[…]
Introduction Fibreglass is also known as glass fibre or fibre glass. The knowledge that fibres could be made from glass is probably as old as glass itself. Molten glass is viscous like treacle, and on being touched with anything, it will ‘string out’ to form a filament when it is drawn away. As glass is[…]
The Golden Fibre Bast fibres are obtained from stem, bark or leaf of certain vegetable plants. Jute fibre is obtained from the bark of Jute plants. This is the most important tropical fibre to meet world’s demand as cheaper packing materials for various commodities. Some countries where Jute cannot be cultivated have since been trying[…]
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