Knitting TechnologyThe art of knitting has changed over the years. From hand knitting to hand operated machines to computerized machines, the journey is a long one. Evolution of Hand KnittingThe original art of knitting involved the use of needles which were made of bone or wood. Dating back into prehistoric times, a primitive hand-knitting technique was reproduced using one needle and short pieces of fiber. Then came the use of two needles, which gradually moved to three, and then to four n... Continue reading ...
Health and safety in the laundries and dry-cleaning industries
The laundering and dry-cleaning industry employs around 39,000 people in 3,600 businesses, with a turnover of £1.3bn. (Source: National Statistics Annual Business Inquiry 2006). Most work in small dry cleaners, but with some large industrial laundries handling hospital and hotel contracts and specialised operations such as industrial wipers. There is a significant local authority enforced sector in the launderette industry and in "... Continue reading ...
Plain WeavePlain weave is a basic style of weaves, which have the weft and warp threads interwined in an alternate way to produce a checkerboard effect. It is also known as one-up-one-down weave or over and under pattern. Plain weave is the simplest and most common interlacing of warp and weft. In this, the warp and weft are of equal tension and spacing and it is equally visible on the surface.
Characteristics of Plain Weave It is snag resistant. It wrinkles. It has lower tear strength. Fabric... Continue reading ...
Twill WeaveTwill weave is characterized by the effect of parallel diagonal ribs formed left-to-right or right-to-left. It is created by the interlacing of 2 or 3 warp threads over 1 or 2 filling thread in an alternate rows. The resulting fabric is more pliable and drapeable than the plain or basket weave but less pliable than satin. Twill weave which has more warps than the wefts floating on the face of the fabric is called warp faced and those with wefts predominating is known as weft faced. C... Continue reading ...
Ramie FabricRamie fabric is valued as a summer fabric because of its excellent quality of air permeability and moisture-absorption. The fabric is abrasion resistant and is stronger than cotton and linen. It is not harmed by mild acids and is resistant to alkali. Ramie fabric readily take dyes and does not fade easily. It is easily laundered and dries quickly. It becomes smooth and lustrous with each wash. Blended ramie fabric is more common than pure one. It goes well with other fabrics. Blend... Continue reading ...
Linen FabricLinen fabric is noted as the fabric of luxury. It symbolises comfort and elegance. It is antibacterial and antifungi and does not cause irritation or allergies when worn. It gives protection against UV radiation. The fabric carries tensile strength and is highly durable. It absorbs moisture 20 times of its weight but never gives a wet impression. After each wash, linen fabric gets stronger with better look. Since linen has low elasticity, linen cloths do not deform themselves. Lin... Continue reading ...
Jute FabricJute fabric is widely used fabric after cotton. It is very versatile and economical. It is eco-friendly and do not degrade on exposure to sun light. The fabric is very strong and durable. It is ideally being used as bags and sacks for packing since ages. Today, it is much soughted for fashionable cloths, home furnishing and fashion accessories. At present Bangladesh is the largest cultivator of jute whereas India is the largest jute goods manufacturer. The other jute producing count... Continue reading ...
Fabric BlendsFabric blends are one which is made up of two or more different types of fibres twisted or spun together. Blending adds to the quality of the final product. Characteristics of Fabric Blends It is easy to care. It becomes more durable. It becomes more soft and luxurious. It becomes more resistant to wrinkles. It becomes more comfortable to wear. It does not shrinks. It becomes stronger to withstand lots of wear and multiple washing. Uses of Fabric BlendsPolyester/Cotton - The tough cre... Continue reading ...
Silk fabric is known for its softness, luster, beauty and luxurious look. It is one of the higher grade fabrics, which gives the wearer comfort in all types of weather. It keeps the body cool in summer and warm in winter. It is the strongest natural fabric in the world. It is said that silk was discovered during 2640 B.C. in China. Chinese Empress, Hsi Ling Shi studied the silkworm and learned the art of unwinding the silk from the cocoon and made silk fabric from it. This was the beginning of... Continue reading ...
Fabric Storage TipsThe storage area should be clean, cool, dry, and dark. If possible free it from drastic changes in temperature and humidity. Fabric should be stored as clean as possible because dust particles cut fibers through friction and abrasion. Fabrics that cannot be cleaned should be vacuumed. However, samplers, painted and embroidered pictures, and beaded work should not be vacuumed. Try to store flat. If folding is necessary, avoid sharp folds by padding at the points of the folds.... Continue reading ...
Muslin FabricMuslin is a soft and fine cotton fabric with a plain weave. It is sometimes printed or dyed. The fabric comes in medium to lightweight. It is cool, comfortable and very affordable. Muslin wears well. It has a simple and clean look. It has low count, less than 160 threads per square inch. Unfinished muslin is used in fashion design for making trial garments. Muslin fabric is also sometimes made out of silk or linen. Silk muslin has a beautiful crisp texture but it does not wears we... Continue reading ...
Denim FabricDenim is a very strong and hardwearing fabric. It is used for longer wear and is very durable. The fabric is stiff and unyielding but softens with wear. It has twill weave with un-dyed weft yarn and colored warp, usually indigo dyed. Denim looks better when it fades to whitish patches at creases, points of strain or hem edges. The word 'Denim' is believed to be derived from the French phrase "serge de Nimes", a serge fabric from the town named Nimes in France. In the 18th century, ... Continue reading ...
Terry FabricTerry fabric is made up of cotton and it is very absorbent. It is very soft and comfortable. The fabric withstands strain of rubbing, pulling, twisting and tugging by the user. It gets stronger in wet condition. It is easily washed in hot water using strong bleach or detergent. Terry fabric is constructed of a pile weave, sometimes with a jacquard pattern. The pile may be either cut or uncut. Generally the fabric is formed using two sets of warp yarns. The one sided pile is known... Continue reading ...
Cotton Fabric TexturesCotton fabric is a very versatile natural fabric. It gives immense comfort to wearer and is very durable. Suitable for all kinds of weather, it traps air within the fabric structure and help for a thermal insulation process. For its strength, absorbency and washable property, cotton has become the principal clothing fabric of the world. With its versatility, a number of textures are created with cotton fabric. Each texture contribute to the final quality of the cotton. Th... Continue reading ...
FABRIC CARE Generally, the best rule is to follow the care instructions on the manufacturer’s label. If there is no label and/or you wish to wash a garment or fabric at home instead of dry clean, the properties of each fabric will help you determine the care of the fabric or garment. Dry Cleaning is by definition, cleaning with solvents and little or no water. The combination of solvents and heat is hard on fabrics and may cause as much wear as actual wearing of the garment. Perchlorethylen... Continue reading ...
Worsted vs woollen fabricsWorsted fabrics are often more expensive than wool spun products due to the longer raw material to resultant yarn processing route used. Worsted fabric is stronger and wears better than a woollen spun fabric of equivalent weave construction and fabric weight. Worsted fabrics are preferred for trousers, suitings, other garments and upholstery fabrics where a smooth finish is required. Woollen spun fabrics are used for jackets, coats, skirts, upholstery fabrics, rug... Continue reading ...
Orders for knitwear sector fallNovember 08, 2008 (Bangladesh) It has been noted that the export orders for knitwear sector dropped significantly in October. Confirming the news to Fibre2fashion, source from Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA) informed that the US and the EU still remained the chief markets for knitwear industry of the country. Statistics show that in fiscal year 2008-2009, knitwear and woven sector accounted for 39.21 and 36.62 percent of the ... Continue reading ...
Traditional hand work, which rely mainly on orders from abroad, have become the latest victims of the global economic downturn, as workshops being shut down, businesses going bust, and workers losing jobs. In many villages the collapse of these crafts has become intertwined with the life of local people. Fibre2fashion has taken initiative to highlight "Effect of Global Downturn on Handloom and Handicraft Industry" by taking views from people involve in this business and from association who ar... Continue reading ...
Types of Weaves Types of weaves have often been mistaken for types of fabrics. Each different fiber content advances towards the hand and drape of the fabric. The most common type of weaves have been described in this section. Plain • Most simple and most common type of construction • Inexpensive to produce, durable • Flat, tight surface is conducive to printing and other finishes • Method of Construction: • Each filling yarn goes alternately under and over the warp yarns Comm... Continue reading ...
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