2.7.1 Uncut Pile:

• Loops are possible on both sides of fabric
• Soft and absorbent, relatively inexpensive
• Can snag if loops are caught

Method of Construction: (Wire Method or double cloth Method):

Generally a plain or twill weaves with a third dimension--additional warp yarn or filling yarn is introduced into the basic structure and forms a loop at regular intervals.

Common Fabrics: Frieze, terry cloth

Household Uses: Upholstery, towels, carpet, area rugs

2.7.2 Cut Pile:

• Soft and warm, resilient, absorbent
• May have a nap that must be matched
• May be expensive and need professional cleaning
• Method of Construction:
• Similar to uncut pile, but loops have been cut

Household uses: Upholstery, stage draperies.

Different types of Cut pile Fabric:

Corduroy: Corded velveteen Structures in which a weft pile forms longitudinal lines or chords, strong heavy clothes being used for trouser-rings, smoking jackets and lighter fabrics for dress materials.

Velvet: A cut warp pile fabric with a short, soft, dense pile.

Velveteen: A Short heavily wefted cotton fabric uniformly covered with a short dense pile of fibers which formed after the cloth has been woven by cutting certain picks of weft that float somewhat loosely on the surface.

Acknowledgement:

First of all I would like to express profound gratitude to the management of the SGS India Private LTD., Gurgaon for giving encouragement and guidance to work on this Article.

References:

• Variation of weaves from Textile Manufacturing Technique by Rai University.

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