Polymer Science 2 min read
Introduction to Polymers
Engineering materials commonly known as plastics, rubbers, and adhesives are all correctly referred to as polymers. Over 15,000 different types…
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Fabric structure 2 min read
Colour mixing in digital jacquard textile design
The colour mixture theory of woven fabric has to be established based on the employment of the limited colours of…
Fabric structure 2 min read
Colour mode changes in digital jacquard textile design
In addition to colour mixture, the change of colour mode as part of the design process of the layered-combination design…
Fabric structure 2 min read
Structure and colour in digital jacquard fabrics
Naturally, the woven structure of jacquard fabric is the foundation for colour mixture theory since the colour mixing of jacquard…
Fabric structure 5 min read
Colour mixture theory for digital jacquard textiles
In the design of digital jacquard textiles, the nature and principle of colour mixture appropriate for the fabric cannot be…
Fabric structure 2 min read
Styles of Printing
There are three basic types of printing – direct, discharge and resist Direct Printing The most common and direct approach…
Fabric structure 1 min read
DYEING AND PRINTING
Dyeing is the method of coloring the fibre, yarn or fabric using coloring solution i.e., the dye solution. Dyes are…
Fabric structure 2 min read
SURFACE ORNAMENTATION
In the last three decades, Indian textile industry has witnessed drastic changes. The competitive atmosphere and quality consciousness, has reached…
Fabric structure 3 min read
FABRIC TERMINOLOGIES AND END USES
The product category of textiles is segmented into three large groupings viz. Apparel, Home furnishings or Industrial. Though not exhaustive,…
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DECORATIVE FABRIC CONSTRUCTION
Netting: is an open mesh form of fabric construction that is held together by knots or fused thermoplastic yarns at…
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KNITTED FABRICS
Knitted fabrics are described as structures produced by the interloping of yarns. Knitting has been a traditional method of producing…
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Basic Weaves
There are many types of weaves used to make different kinds of fabrics like cambric, poplin, matt, satin, velvet, towels,…
