Greetings Andrewkhs,
Thank you for your inquiry. I hope the information below answers your
questions on the different weaving techniques used to produce different kinds
of terry toweling.
==What is Terry Cloth?
Terry Cloth is a looped pile fabric that is either woven or knitted. It is very
absorbent and used for towels, bathrobes and similar products.
From Terra Textiles:
http://www.terra-textiles.com/faqs.htm
==How is Terry Cloth Made?
Terry cloth is made using two sets of warp yarns. One set of warp yarns is
under very little tension; when the filling yarns are packed into place, these
loose yarns are pushed backward along with the filling yarns, and loops are
formed. Typical uses include towels, robes, and apparel.
There are three types of mechanical loom that are used for weaving. The plain
loom produces only limited patterns, and the Dobby loom small simple patterns,
while the Jacquard loom can cope with a tremendous range of patterns including
brocades and damasks. Special effects can be obtained using two sets of both
warp and weft threads, one set being for the main body of the fabric and the
other set being used for the pattern as and when necessary.
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==Weaving Technology
Dobby loom? Jacquard loom? What about special patterns? The following websites
should help in your understanding some of the textile jargon. They are listed
in order of increasing complexity.
Terra-Textiles
http://www.terra-textiles.com/faqs.htm
This site gives a nice basic overview of how terry cloth is made. Also
provides a very straightforward explanation of the difference between dobby and
jacquard looms.
Tradition and Technology
Frotanna-Textil revitalizes terry production with Sulzer installation.
http://www.textileindustries.com/Past_Issues.htm?CD=86&ID=331
This sites covers Loop Formation Technology and Sculptured Terry using Sulzer
weaving technology.
SulzerTextil
http://www.sulzertextil.com/news/editorial/pdf_files/sr06E.pdf
Very good detailed explanation of how terry cloth is made using Sulzer’s rapier
weaving machine. This site has great pictures. It is in Adobe PDF format.
Additional Information
To learn about the four types of weaving systems – projectile weaving, rapier
weaving, air-jet weaving, and multi-phase weaving – buy Handbook of Weaving by
Dr. Sabit Adanur. 440 pages 543 figures 68 tables 254 x 176mm hardback 2000
ISBN 1 58716 013 7 £95.00/US$145.00/Euro145.00
Chapter 1.Fabric Formation by Weaving
Chapter 2 Overview of Polymers, Fibers and Yarns Used in Woven Fabrics
Chapter 3Woven Fabric Design and Construction
Chapter 4 Weaving Preparation
Chapter 5 Weaving Fundamentals
Chapter 6 Shedding Systems
Chapter 7 Shuttle Weaving
Chapter 8 Jet Weaving
Chapter 9 Projectile Weaving
Chapter 10 Rapier Weaving
Chapter 11 Multiphase Weaving
Chapter 12 Manufacturing of Special Fabrics
Chapter 13 Fabric Structure, Properties and Testing
Chapter 14 Weaving Plant Operations
Chapter 15 Future of Weaving
If you would like to order this book, contact:
Dr. Sabit Adanur
Phone: (334) 844-5497
Fax: (334) 844-4068
e-mail: sadanur@eng.auburn.edu
National Textile Center
http://www.ntcresearch.org/RESEARCH_MainPg.htm
Great place to keep up with some of the new findings in textile science.
Textile Industries Media Group
http://www.textileindustries.com/
A place to keep up with what’s going on in the world of textiles.
World Textile Publications
http://www.worldtextile.com/
“World Textile Publications is a business-to-business publisher of market-
leading periodicals, on-line services and trade directories covering the global
textiles industry. Our product portfolio covers the whole spectrum of the
industry, from fibre production to the fashion business, with printed,
electronic and on-line publications. Whatever your area of interest World
Textile Publications has a specialist product that is right for you.”
I hope this information has been useful to you. |
