1. Weaves and Finishes Dye methods

2. Plain Weave 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
Common Fabrics:
Cotton calicos, cheesecloth, gingham, percale, voile
Household Uses:
Draperies, tablecloths, upholstery

4. Twill Weave
Creates a diagonal, chevron, hounds tooth, corkscrew, or other design
The design is enhanced with colored yarn
Is strong and may develop a shine
Method of Construction:
Three or more shafts; warp or filling floats over two or more counterpart yarns in progressive steps right or left
Common Fabrics:
Denim, gabardine, serge, tweed
Household Uses:
Upholstery, comforters, pillows

6. Satin Weave Smooth, soft luster Excellent drapability
Floats snag easily
Method of Construction:
Floats one warp yarn over four or more weft yarns, then tied down with one thread, resulting in a smooth face
Common Fabrics:
Satin, satin-weave fabrics out of fabrics such as cotton.
Household Uses:
Draperies, quilts

8. Jacquard Weave
Yarns woven into unlimited designs, often intricate, multicolor effect
Expensive, but the design doesn't=t fade or wear out
Durability depends on the fiber used
The Jacquard loom was invented by Joseph Marie Jacquard
Method of Construction:
Warp is individually controlled with each pick passage creating intricate designs
Common Fabrics:
Brocade, damask, tapestry
Household Uses:
Upholstery, wall hangings

10. Fabric Finishes
The finish is a treatment that may be applied to the fabric before or after construction to change it’s a appearance and performance.
Before cloth is ready for market it goes through a series of finishes.
Prefinished
Functional Finish
Decorative Finish

11. Prefinished Beetling or pounding to give luster. Bleach
Boiling to get rid of unwanted substances.
Tightening the weave
Strengthens
Heat setting to add stability
Pre shrinking

12. Functional Finishes Antibacterial finishes to prevent mold and mildew.
Antistatic
Carefree finishes to prevent wrinkling
Flame retardant
Soil repellant
Water repellant

13. Decorative Finishes
Decorative finishes include printing by hand or machine , custom finishes, and needlework.

14. Dye Methods
Yarn Dying – add colors to yarns before they are woven into fabrics.
Piece Dying – Add color to a fabric after it is woven.
Solution Dying – Adding color to the fiber solution.
Printed – darker on one side.