Woven Basic weaves
two or more yarns interlaced as one
what is half basket weave
Supplies warp yarns to be woven into fabric
Warp beam
Is a type of shuttle less loom that uses a small hook like device to grab the end of a filling yarn (Use official name)
What is Projectile loom
what are the Types of complex weaves we learned?
which ones have a specialized loom used in their production
leno, Crepe, dobby, jacquard, piqué surface figure, Pile, double weaves. Bobby and jacquard have specialized looms.
What are the 6 types of looms we learned and their names *Remember what happened to Andy :(*
what is Conventional, Projectile, rapier, Air jet, Water Jet, & Multiphase.
What are the types of balanced weaves (ALL )
Balanced plain weave 1x1, Basic Basket weave, Half Basket weave, even sided twill
Controls the warp yarns
what is the harness
uses finger like carriers to carry filling yarns through the shed.
what is Rapier loom
What method is used to make terrycloth
What is slack tension method
This is the only type of loom not mentioned in the loom section
Conventional Loom
What are the types of unbalanced weaves (ALL)
all satins and sateens, unbalanced plain weave, unbalanced prominent, warp faced twill, filling faced twill
Thin vertical wires located on the harness
What are Heddles
heavy and bulky yarns CANNOT be used on this type of loom. Also cannot produce wide fabrics.
What is Airjet loom
What are the types of double weave and what are their names
Double faced, Double weave, Pocket
What is the main difference between weaves that end in "in" vs "een" e.g. satin/sateen velvet/velveteen
"een" will be made of spun fibers, "in" will be made of filament fibers.
How do you identify the Warp and filling directions and what are their 2nd names?
Ends (warp) Picks (filling)
What each warp yarns is passed through to allow them to move up and down.
What is the eye
This type of loom is costly, and Also cannot use heavy and bulky yarns, And often not used on Natural fibers.
what is water jet loom
Traits of crepe fabrics and the ways in which a it fabric can be produced.
Lightly crinkly, pebbly or rough surface, not very drapable. 1. crepe weave, 2. chemical or mechanical finish, 3. produce with high twisted yarns.
Can wool yarns be Used on a water jet loom
if yes why? If no why not?
No
On a conventional shuttle loom, how are the fillings carried across the shed?
They are carried across inside of a bobbin which is put in a shuttle.
Rotates to collect the Finished fabric
what is the warp beam
The MOST limited in what kind of fabrics can be made
(Many Sheds are used across the loom)
What is Multiphase loom
How many sets of yarns does each double weave type use
Double face = 3
Pocket cloth= 4
Double cloth= 5
What are the differences between velour, and velvet?
Velour has a deeper pile (longer hairs), and traditionally made with knit fabric (not always)