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By
J.N.Vohra
B.Text., M.Tech, F.I.E., C.Eng (I), M.I.M.A
Natural Fibers used for making Yarns
and Fabrics
Plant Fibres Animal Fibres Mineral
Fibres
Cellulosic: Polymeric:
Viscose Polyamide (nylon),
Cuprammonium Polyester,
Polynosic (Modal), Polyacronitrile
Lyocell (acrylic),
Polypropylene,
Easter Cellulosic: Elastromeric
Acetate, Tri-acetate (spandex)
Category of Cellulosic Fibers
• Rayon fibers
• First man made fiber
• Composed of regenerated cellulose (wood pulp)
• Lyocell fibers
• Trade name ‘Tencel’
Category of Synthetic Fibers
Handlooms
Power Looms
Automatic Looms (with auto changeover of Bobbins)
Drop-Box Looms (For making strips)
Dobby Looms (For weaving small structure designs)
Jacquard Looms (For weaving large structure designs)
Shuttle-less Looms
Looms
Dyeing
Finishing
Specially Finished Fabrics
Structured Fabrics
Printed Fabrics
Embroidered Fabrics
Special Finishes on Fabrics
Overprint
Blotch Print
Duplex Print
Burnt Out Print
Plisse Print
Direct Printed Fabrics
Zardozi embroidery
Mirror embroidery
Kantha Embroidery
Chikankari Embroidery
Phulkari Work
Aari Work
Sequin Work
Embroidered Fabrics
Drape is one of
the important
factors
influencing the
aesthetics and
functionality of
fabrics.
Commonly used Fabric Weights