Styles of Printing
There are three basic types of printing - direct, discharge and resist Direct Printing The most common and direct approach to apply color pattern on the fabric is by directly…
DYEING AND PRINTING
Dyeing is the method of coloring the fibre, yarn or fabric using coloring solution i.e., the dye solution. Dyes are coloring substances that are dissolved in water and through a…
SURFACE ORNAMENTATION
In the last three decades, Indian textile industry has witnessed drastic changes. The competitive atmosphere and quality consciousness, has reached a new mark. With the steady improvement in technology and…
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, the following segmentation indicates representative classifications of fabric end uses:…
DECORATIVE FABRIC CONSTRUCTION
Netting: is an open mesh form of fabric construction that is held together by knots or fused thermoplastic yarns at each point where the yarns cross each other. Lace: is…
KNITTED FABRICS
Knitted fabrics are described as structures produced by the interloping of yarns. Knitting has been a traditional method of producing items such as sweaters, underwear, hosiery and baby blankets. A…
Basic Weaves
There are many types of weaves used to make different kinds of fabrics like cambric, poplin, matt, satin, velvet, towels, denims, etc. There are three basic weaves. They are Plain…
UNDERSTANDING FABRIC STRUCTURES
Fabric is the material that is used to make clothing or household articles. The third successive stage in the making of a fabric is understanding the various methods of creating…
Basic Woven Fabric Structure
Fabric Structure: The form of interlacing of warp and weft yarns can be divided basically into three categories- plain, twill and satin/sateen weave. These three kinds of forms are called…
Weather Protection
Sun Protection Shade provision is the basis of our industry. Australia has the highest incidence of skin cancer in the world but we all enjoy spending time in the great…
