The intention of this report is to offer an insight into the interesting modern panorama of textiles offering the opportunity to find out more about the areas of main interest via the various links. Fabrics are made by combining three elements, regardless of their composition, or their end use: yarns weaving finishing processes YARNS can Read more about The world of textiles[…]
Natural Yarns Artificial Yarns Synthetic Yarns NATURAL YARNS This category includes all fibres that are found in nature and only have to be cleaned and made “threadlike” so they can be spun into a yarn and then made into a fabric. Natural yarns can be divided into subgroups depending on their origin, which also Read more about Yarns: Natural, Artificial, Synthetic.[…]
Fabric weaving using shuttles/orthogonal looms is the oldest and most popular method in the textile industry. The first warp weighted loom dates back to 4.000 b.C., and was further developed in the Middle Ages, followed by subsequent improvements to its technology over the centuries. The invention of the steam engine in mid 1700 made Read more about Orthogonal/shuttle weaving[…]
We should start by explaining what “KNITTED FABRIC” is and what are its main features. Knitted fabric is made by taking a section of yarn and folding it over to form a loop during the fabric manufacturing process.There are two main types of knitting machines: Weft knitting machines Warp knitting machines Both systems use needles Read more about Knitted fabric[…]
Flatweave rugs Flatweave rugs have a woven canvas (1/1) backing and are generally made by hand. Pile rugs In addition to the traditional fabric backing with warp and weft – they are also made using a mechanical system to insert the yarn that forms the upper surface of the pile. There are also rugs whose pile Read more about Rugs and Carpet[…]
“Nonwoven fabrics” are described as: a flat structure made entirely or substantially out of fibres arranged irregularly or in a specific pattern, that are connected to each another by being mechanically (tied) or chemically (glued) bonded together. Nonwoven fabrics are measured in terms of their density/cm2-inch2. They are made by depositing the loose fibres Read more about Nonwoven fabric[…]
Finishing is a series of steps that result in the ENNOBLING of a fabric, integrated into the production process depending on the type of item that you need to produce. ENNOBLING The various processes are carried out in sequence and range from scouring to a thorough final control and packing. All the various stages, especially the Read more about Finishing[…]
The intention of this report is to offer an insight into the interesting and modern panorama textiles for dye-sublimation printing , offering the opportunity to find out more about the areas of main interest via the various links. The idea came about as a result of the current market situation for visual communications, confirming the Read more about The world of textiles for dye-sublimation printing[…]