What is Yarn Count? Count is the linear density of yarn. The size of the yarn formed is, however, indicated as the ‘Count of’ Yarn or Filament. Thus, we specify ‘Hank’ of lap, sliver or roving whereas we specify ‘Count’ of carded or combed yarn, double yarn, fancy yarn or man-made filament. In this article…
What is Men’s Basic T-Shirt? The most comfortable clothing for men’s is basic t-shirt. T-shirt is a style of fabric shirt named after the T shape of its body and sleeves. T-shirts are a staple in any man’s wardrobe. When it comes to men’s clothing, t-shirts are an essential that every guy should have. T-shirts…
Garment costing is very complex process. It involves numerous number of activities associated with each product. It is very important task for garment merchandisers. Men’s long sleeve shirt or formal shirt is one of the most used dresses for men’s. So it is often ordered to garment manufacturers. In this article I will describe costing…
There are two ways of fabric weight calculation. One is the weight per unit area such as GSM (grams per square meter) or oz / yd2 and another way is weight in running length. Fabric Weight Calculation from Running Length: Calculate the GSM of the following technical textile fabric, …120 x 70 ……………………… x 58…
Introduction: Shedding is the first primary motion of the loom motions. Dividing of warp threads into two parts for insertion of weft thread is called shed, and the mechanism to form shed is called shedding. There are two types of shedding – 1) Positive shedding and 2) Negative shedding. Basic shedding mechanisms are Paddle/treadle, Tappet,…
Introduction The process of applying a protective adhesive (PVC, CMC, PVA etc.) coating upon the yarn (warp) surface is called sizing. This is the most important operation to attain maximum weaving efficiency specially for blended and filament yarns. Due to sizing increases elasticity of yarn, yarn strength, smoothness, weight of the yarn and frictional resistance…
