Weaving Flashcards
Among plain, twill and satin, which weave structure gives the best surface lustre?
Satin
Why is plain woven fabric good with ‘not snagging’?
Lowest float length of weave structures
State the type of weft insertion which has the lowest production rate
Shuttle
State the part name of a weaving loom used to control the sett of warp yarn.
Reed
Which weave structure provides the best abrasion resistance?
Plain weave
State the essential properties of warp yarn for a woven cloth.
Uniform; or strong, relatively high twist; equal tension from warp beam
Describe one of the weaving actions ‘beat up’.
Pulling ‘reed’ towards weaver to add pick to finished cloth
Give names to the two plain weave derivatives.
Rib and hopstack
State the name of parts on a dobby loom that control the raising and lowering of the warp threads, creating the shed for the weft to be inserted.
Shafts
Explain ‘satin’ weave structure vs ‘sateen’.
Satin: long warp floats hide weft yarns
Sateen: long weft floats hide warp yarns
State the five actions of weaving process.
Warp let off Shedding Picking Beat up Fabric take up
Explain the ‘shedding’ process.
The opening formed when some shafts/warp yarns lift and others lower.
Explain ‘colour and weave effect’.
Woven fabrics which pattern through using warp and weft yarns in various pre- determined colour combinations.
Give two commercial names of tweed fabrics.
Harris tweed
Scotch tweed
Give two commercial names of woven fabric made through ‘colour and weave effect’.
Tartan, gingham, check a brat, etc
