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An introduction to textile technology |
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Written by Erin
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Saturday, 23 February 2008 |
Textile fabrics can be produced directly from webs of fibres by bonding, fusing or interlocking to make non-woven fabrics and felts, but their physical properties tend
to restrict their potential end-usage.The mechanical manipulation of yarn into fabric
is the most versatile method of manufacturing textile fabrics for a wide range of
end-uses.
There are three principal methods of mechanically manipulating yarn into textile fabrics: interweaving, intertwining and interlooping.All three methods have evolved from hand-manipulated techniques through their application on primitive frames into sophisticated manufacturing operations on automated machinery.
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 23 February 2008 )
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Written by Erin
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Wednesday, 27 April 2005 |
 15 easy ways to afford a yarn addiction without breaking the bank
Is
yarn stashed under every bed in your house? Are your closets packed
with eyelash, mohair and alpaca? Do you secretly wish your preteen were
old enough to leave for college so you could fill her room with fiber?
If your answer to any of these questions is ‘yes’, you may have a yearn
addiction. And most likely you also have a budget.
If
you enjoy knitting with natural fibers or adore adding whimsical
novelty yearns to projects, you know all too well how expensive your
hobby can be. A typical sweater can run anywhere from $50 for wool to
$250 plus for cashmere. Even a pair of hand-knit socks can cost $30 or
more.
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 11 May 2005 )
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