6 Basic Textiles Terms

Basic Textiles Terms :    SL  Topics  Description 1  Yarn  Basic raw material for weaving/Knitting 2  Type of yarn  Single ply, double ply and multiply 3  Yarn count  Defines thickness of yarn. Higher the count, finer the yarn 4  Warp  Lengthwise yarn in the fabric. 5  Weft (filling)  Width wise yarn in the fabric. 6  Selvedge  Edges of the fabric running lengthwise 7  Woven Fabric  Woven fabrics are made by using two or more sets of yarn interlaced at right angles to each other. 8  Knitted Fabric  Knitted fabrics are formed by series of interlocking loops 9  Sewing Thread   1. Sewing Thread is a type of yarn used for sewing.

Basic Textiles Terms :

SL Topics Description
1 Yarn Basic raw material for weaving/Knitting
2 Type of yarn Single ply, double ply and multiply
3 Yarn count Defines thickness of yarn. Higher the count, finer the yarn
4 Warp Lengthwise yarn in the fabric.
5 Weft (filling) Width wise yarn in the fabric.
6 Selvedge Edges of the fabric running lengthwise
7 Woven Fabric Woven fabrics are made by using two or more sets of yarn interlaced at right angles to each other.
8 Knitted Fabric Knitted fabrics are formed by series of interlocking loops
9 Sewing Thread  1. Sewing Thread is a type of yarn used for sewing.

 

 

 

 

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