Fabric Study

ASSIGNMENT
#4
FABRIC ALBUM

Submitted to Submitted By
Mr. Vasant Kothari Mohnish Madkaikar
MFT-1
VOILE
 A soft yet firm, sheer
fabric of plain weave.
 Generally made of combed
hard twisted single yarns,
although ply yarns are
also used.
 Has clinging effect.

 It is generally 100%
cotton , blends include
polyester or linen.
 Can be solid dyed or
printed
PROPERTIES
 It is sheer and lightweight fabric
 It has soft feel

 It drapes and gathers very well

 Generally 100% cotton and less resilient

USES
 Ladies dresses, skirts and dress lining
 Accessory fabric in apparels
POPLIN
 Poplin, also called tabinet (or
tabbinet), is a strong fabric in a
plain weave of any fiber or
blend
 Poplin traditionally consisted of
a silk warp with
a weft of worsted yarn. As the
weft is in the form of a stout
cord the fabric has a ridged
structure, like rep, which gave
depth and softness to the lustre
of the silky surface.
 It is now made
with wool, cotton, silk, rayon,
or any mixture of these, though
originally made from silk.
PROPERTIES
 It is soft and medium weight fabric
 It is durable and has good wear resistance
 It has average drapability
 It has poor crease resistance

USES
 men's shirts, blouses, pyjamas, children's clothes, and
dresses.
 Perfect for making banners or table drape displays in
stores or tradeshows. 
 It is also widely used as all kinds of sportswear,
shirts, boy's suits, uniforms, blouses and dresses.
MUSLIN
 Coarse type of plain
weave fabric made of
carded cotton or
polyster/cotton yarns of
various thread counts
heavier than long cloth
upto 140.
 Muslin is most typically
an unbleached or white
cloth, produced
from carded cotton yarn
PROPERTIES
 Unbleached greige cloth with low moisture absorption
 It is smooth and delicate
 It has good drapability
 It is light to medium weight
 It has low crease resistance

USES
 The upholsterers put muslin as the primary fabric
of chair and sofa.
 The fabric is lightweight, so it is used as slipcovers,
bedspread, bed skirt, throw pillow, table skirt, etc.
 Muslin curtains and window shade suits a country house.
GEORGETTE
 Georgette (shortened
from crêpe
Georgette or Georgette
crêpe) is a sheer,
lightweight, dull-
finished crêpe fabric
 Can be solid dyed or
printed
 crinkly surface is
created by
alternating S- and Z-
twist yarns in
both warp and weft
PROPERTIES
 Uneven texture and has crispy feel
 It is a sheer fabric and light weight

 It has elegant look but dull appearance

 It snagging is more and is difficult to sew

USES
 Used as interlining or lining
 Used to manufacture sarees

 Used for scarves , dresses and various garment

accessories
GAUZE
 May be of cotton, wool,
silk, rayon and other
man-made fibers.
 Usually plain weave, leno-
weave
 Occassionally knitted

 Gauze used
in bookbinding is
called mull, and is used in
case binding to adhere the
text block to the book
cover
PROPERTIES
 Is thin and lightweight.
 It is fine and airy.

 It is crispy and has poor drape.

 It is open-textured.

USES
 Bandages.
 Some silk or rayon gauze used for curtains,
trimmings.
  casual window dressings like panels
and scarves.
SATIN
 Originally silk, now also of
filament man-made fibers
with a highly lustrous
surface and usually a dull
back.
 It is a warp-dominated
weaving technique that
forms a minimum number
of interlacings in a fabric
 Made in different weights
PROPERTIES
 Schreiner finish to produce lustre.
 Soft and good drapability

 It is flat and lustrous with a smooth surface

 The surface slides easily for linings.

 The long floats like 7/1 or 11/1 and filament

fabrics are subject to snagging and is poor
resistant to abrasion.
 The shorter floats like 4/1 or ¼ and spun fabrics
may be tough, compact and durable with low
luster.
USES
  commonly used in apparel: satin baseball jackets,
athletic shorts,
 Women's lingerie, nightgowns, blouses and
evening gowns, but also in some men's boxe
shorts, shirts and neckties. It is also used in the
production of pointe shoes for use in ballet.
 Other uses include interior furnishing fabrics,
upholstery, and bed sheets.
VELVET
 Velvet is a type of woven
tufted fabric in which the
cut threads are evenly
distributed , with a short
dense pile, giving it a
distinctive feel.
 Compact short pile of silk or
man-made fiber and usually a
cotton perhaps rayon back.
 Similar to plush but shorter
pile.
  Velvet pile is created
by warp or vertical yarns
and velveteen pile is created
by weft or fill yarns.
PROPERTIES
 Smooth and softer
 It is thick and bulky

 Good warmth retention

 Good drape and fall

 Good crease resistance

USES
 Evening wear
 Upholstery

 Curtains and Cushions covers

FLANNEL
 A fuller and napped woven
fabric, generally of wool yarn.
 Woven with a twill weave
which may be obscured by the
nap.
 Blends can be used to
increase the comfort and
drapability of the fabric
 Flannel may be brushed to
create extra softness or
remain unbrushed. 
 Typically, flannel has either a
single- or double-sided.
PROPERTIES
 It is soft and fuzzy
 It good stretchability

 It is thick and warm

 It is very durable

 It drapes well

 It is dull-surfaced

 It is slightly fuzzy

 It is scratchy

 It absorbs and releases perspiration quickly.

USES
 Bathrobes
 Skirts

 Men’s suits

 Trousers

 Flannel is used as blazers, jackets, trousers,

women's suits, men's suits, shirts, flannel
pajamas, flannel pants, sleeping garments, work
gloves, linings, coverings, and sheets flannel.
DRILL

 A durable fabric of
medium weight.
Usually three harness
warp face left hand
twills.
 Made of carded yarns
generally on coarser
counts
PROPERTIES
 It is medium to heavy-weight.
 It is strong and durable

 It is breathable

 Has good drapability

 It is tightly woven fabric

 Has high tensile strength

 Various finishes can be imparted to suit the end

use of the fabric
USES
 The lighter weights drill is used for skirts,
trousers, dresses, jackets, and household items.
 The heavyweight drill is used as work clothes,
industrial uses and wall coverings.
 It is also used as pocketing, shoe linings, book
bindings, corsets, backing for coated fabric,
ticking, banners, slip covers and sportswear.
 Khaki drill is used as uniforms and boat-sail
drill is used as sails for sailing craft
TERRY
 It is a warp pile fabric with
loops of warp threads
alternating with ground
threads.
 Terrycloth, terry cloth, terry
towelling, terry, or
simply towelling is
a fabric with loops that can
absorb large amounts of water.
 It can be manufactured
by weaving or knitting, with
weaving on a dobby loom the
predominant commercial
method, having two beams of
longitudinal warp through
which the filler or weft is fired
laterally
PROPERTIES
 It is very absorbent and comfortable.
 It is easy to launder.

 It does not require ironing.

 It is bulky and thick

USES
 Towels, Bath robes, Beach coverups
 Sportswear, children’s wear

 Draperies

 Exercise wear

 Infants and toddler accessories

DENIM
 Firm, left hand, 2/1
3/1,twill weave of
white filling and
coloured warp,
typically indigo dyed.
 Uses coarse yarn for
weaving
 Generally warp dyed

 Slub yarns can also be

inserted for varied
effects
PROPERTIES
 Strong, Durable
 It is for long wearing.

 It resists snags and tears.

USES
 casual style clothing, such as jeans, skirts.
 lightweight jackets and suits.
 shorts, children's clothes.
 for protective clothing.
 In apparel, it is used as jeans, skirts, shorts, light-
weight jackets and suits, uniforms, work-cloths,
overalls, sportswear, caps, evening wear and
children's cloth.
CORDUROY
 A ribbed pile fabric
with a high luster and
soft feel.
 Made with extra
filling threads, which
floats over the ground
threads.
 After weaving these
loops threads are cut ,
brushed, forming a
pile.
PROPERTIES
 It is warm.
 It is durable fabric

 It is thick and stable fabric

 It absorbs and releases moisture quickly.

USES
 Used for better cloths, draperies and upholstery.
 It is commonly made into pants or trousers,
jackets (sports) and shirts.
 Corduroy is also used as skirts, suits, slacks,
children's cloths and dresses.
CHIFFON
 It is a fabric made of
polyester with a soft
and crispy texture.
 High twist yarns are
used for weaving
 It is flimsy in nature

 Made from high

twisted yarn and
woven in gummed
condition.
PROPERTIES
 Highly twisted yarns
 Extremely lightweight and Flimsy
 It is elegant and sheer fabric.
 It is resilient and drapes well

USES
 Used for - special occasion dresses,
- nightgowns,
- linings
 Also used as - eveningwear,

- blouses
- scarves.
CAMBRIC
 It is a cloth made of high
quality cotton yarn and
given a special finish.
 This imparts a bright
appearance to the cloth.
 It is a lightweight plain
weave cloth, originally from
Cambrai , woven in greige,
then bleached and piece-
dyed, often glazed or
calendered.
 Initially made from flax,
then cotton in the 19th
century, it is also called
batiste
PROPERTIES
 Has stiff feel.
 The fabric is - light to medium weight,
-Crispy
 Have high tensile strength

USES
 Home furnishing industries.
  linens, shirtings, handkerchieves and as fabric
for lace and needlework.
SINGLE JERSEY - KNITS
 Single jersey fabrics are
manufactured by weft
knitting technique
 Here interlooping of single
yarn takes place
 Soft twisted yarns are used

 It is manufactured on
circular knitting machine
PROPERTIES

 High stretchability and elastic recovery

 Soft and resilient
 High drapability and good fall
 Dimensional stability is low
 High shrinkage in natural fiber

USES
 Used for leisure wear manufacturing Men’s , Women’s
and Kids wear
 Used for sports wear
 Used for manufacturing under garments
 Also used for industrial and medical purpose
DOUBLE JERSEY – 1X1 KNIT RIB
 Double jersey fabric is
manufactured by weft
knitting technique
 Two sets of needles are
used for face and back
knitting
 Can be 1x1 rib, 2x2 rib,
2x1 rib etc depending on
the end use
 Interlooping of yarn
takes place
PROPERTIES
 High stretchability and elastic recovery is than single
jersey
 Soft and resilient
 Reversible type
 High drapability and good fall
 Dimensional stability is low
 High shrinkage in natural fiber

USES
 Used for leisure wear manufacturing Men’s,
Women’s and Kids wear as accessory fabric
 Used in sports wear for collar and cuff

 Used for manufacturing under garments

PIQUE - KNITS
 Jersey fabric is
manufactured by warp
knitting technique
 Can be knitted using
any fibre content
 One sets of needles are
used for knitting
 Interlooping of yarn
takes place in vertical
plane
PROPERTIES
 Stretchability is low and elastic recovery is more than
weft knit single jersey
 Soft and resilient
 Non Reversible type
 High drapability and good fall
 Good Dimensional stability
 High shrinkage in natural fiber

USES
 Used for leisure wear manufacturing basically
Men’s, Women’s and Kids polo T-shirts
 Used for manufacturing sports wear
SLUB JERSEY - KNITS
 Single jersey fabrics are
manufactured by weft
knitting technique
 Here interlooping of slub
yarn takes place
 Soft twisted yarns are used

 It is manufactured on
circular knitting machine
 Fabric dyeing is carried out
in solid colors so that slub
effect is prominent
PROPERTIES

 High stretchability and elastic recovery

 Soft and resilient
 High drapability and good fall
 Dimensional stability is low
 High shrinkage in natural fiber

USES
 Used for leisure wear manufacturing Men’s , Women’s
and Kids wear
 Used for sports wear
 Used for manufacturing under garments
 Also used for industrial and medical purpose
FLEECE - KNITS
o Available as brushed or
unbrused fleece
o It is a soft napped
insulating synthetic fabric
made from polyethylene
terepthalate (PET) or
other synthetic fibres
o Soft twisted yarns are
used
o It is manufactured on
circular knitting machine
PROPERTIES
 Low stretchability and high elastic recovery
 Soft, resilient and thick fabric
 Warmth retention
 High drapability and good fall
 Dimensional stability is high

USES
 Used in casual jackets, hats, sweaters, jogging
bottoms/sweatpants, gym clothes, Hoodies,
inexpensive throw blankets, and high-
performance outdoor clothing,
FRENCH TERRY - KNITS
o Available as 3 or 4thread
french terry in the market
o Soft twisted coarse yarns
are used
o It is manufactured on flat
knitting machine
o Consists of tuck and miss
structure on the back side
o High GSM fabric
o 100% Cotton
PROPERTIES
 Low stretchability and high elastic recovery
 Soft, resilient and thick fabric
 Warmth retention
 Non reversible fabric different or same yarns used for
face and back
 High drapability and good fall
 Highly absorbent
 Dimensional stability is high

USES
 Used in casual jackets, hats, sweaters, jogging
bottoms/sweatpants, gym clothes, Hood.
GRINDLE JERSEY - KNITS

o Soft twisted coarse

grindle yarns are used
o It is manufactured on
circular knitting machine
o Medium to High GSM
fabric
o 100% Cotton
PROPERTIES
 Low stretchability and high elastic recovery
 Soft and resilient fabric
 Non reversible fabric different or same yarns used for
face and back
 High drapability and good fall
 Highly absorbent
 Dimensional stability is high

USES
 Used for leisure wear manufacturing Men’s , Women’s
and Kids wear
YARN DYED STRIPE JERSEY -
KNITS
o Fabric is manufactured by
weft knitting technique
o Soft twisted are used
o Can be single jersey or
pique structure
o Classified as auto and
feeder striper
o It is manufactured on
circular knitting or flat
knitting machine
o Low to medium GSM
fabric
o 100% Cotton or blends
may be used
PROPERTIES
 Low stretchability and high elastic recovery
 Soft and resilient fabric
 Non reversible fabric different or same yarns used for
face and back
 High drapability and good fall
 Highly absorbent
 Dimensional stability is high

USES
 Used for leisure wear manufacturing Men’s , Women’s
and Kids wear
WAFFLE - KNITS
o Fabric is manufactured by
weft knitting technique
o Soft twisted are used
o Waffle weave is a
reversible, woven knit
fabric with a raised
geometric texture that
looks like honeycomb.
o Can be solid or striper
o It is manufactured on
circular knitting or flat
knitting machine
o 100% Cotton or blends
may be used
PROPERTIES
 High stretchability and low elastic recovery
 Soft and resilient fabric
 Warmth retention
 Non reversible fabric different or same yarns used for
face and back
 Good drapability and but poor fall
 Highly absorbent
 Dimensional stability is low

USES
 Used for leisure wear manufacturing Men’s , Women’s
and Kids wear
VELOUR - KNITS
o Fabric is manufactured by
weft knitting technique
o Soft twisted are used
o Cut or uncut piles are
present on the surface of
the fabric
o Velour is a knitted fabric,
allowing it to stretch.
o It combines the stretchy
properties of knits such
as spandex with the rich
appearance and feel
of velvet
PROPERTIES
 High stretchability and elastic recovery
 Soft and resilient fabric
 Warmth retention
 Non reversible fabric
 Good drapability and fall
 Dimensional stability is high

USES
 Used for leisure wear manufacturing Men’s , Women’s
and Kids wear
 Upholstery purpose
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