With regard to silk fabric, what is the difference betweeen "loop" and "no loop"?

Hi texasredhead,

The large industrial sewing machines used to create bolts of fabrics
have many options.  The terms "loop" and "no loop" refer to the thread
height --on each side of the fabric.  Selecting "no loop" would result
in na smooth fabric.  Selecting "loop" enables manufactures to create
fabrics with patterns with varying loop height --creating beautiful
designs on the outer side of the garmet.

In silk, a loop fabric would result in a very "soft to the touch"
garmet, a guilty pleasure to wear.

Deluxe fabrics at the double
http://www.inteletex.com/FeatureDetail.asp?NewsId=3490


If I can be of further assistance in regards to loops, and the lack of
them, in the fabric manufacturing process, please don't hesitate to
ask via the "Request
For Clarification" feature...


~~Cynthia


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Clarification of Answer by cynthia-ga on 04 Jan 2005 11:19 PST

texasredhead,

THANK YOU very much for the 5 stars, the kind words, and the generous tip!!

Thank you so much!  This helps in knowing what kind of silk ties to
buy for my husband.

Could it be a silk velvet?  High-end velvets are occasionally
available in "cut" (standard) and "uncut" (or, perhaps, looped)
versions.