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Learning Objectives
What are the fabric characteristics of woven
fabric
How to distinguish between warp and weft yarn
The purpose of selvedges
Fabric density (warps per inch and wefts per
inch)
Face and back of fabric
Fabric Features
Last but not the least, the material uses (cotton, wool
or polyester) and fabric weight.
Selvedges (I)
The selvedge prevents the fabric from ravelling
and the edges from tearing when the fabric is
under stresses.
Normally, the selvedge area is made stronger
than the body by using: Heavier warp yarns;
more warp yarns per inch; piled warp yarns;
greater twist for spun yarns and different weave
Selvedge (II)
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Plain selvedge: created with shuttle loom from the same warp yarns
and weave as the fabric body, but with higher number of warps per
inch;
Fringed selvedge: created from cutting weft yarns on a shuttleless
loom. To prevent unravelling, either leno weave is used or the ends
are tucked back into fabric (tuck-in selvedge)
Fused selvedge: can be used when fabric has higher percent of
thermoplastic fibre (polyester or nylon). The edges of the fabric are
heated, causing the fibres to melt and fuse together. Fushed
selvedge is harsh and stiff.
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Selvedge Problem
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Fabrics have face and back. The face side has better
appearance and usually forms the outside of the
garment.
The face and back of some fabrics can be distinguished
by their weave and finishes.
For example, the face side of a satin fabric is shinier
and smoother than the back side, and the coating finish
is usually applied to the face side only
Discussion
Fabric C:110 x 70
Fabric D:100 x 80