Abstract
Woven pile fabrics may be found in upholstery, apparel, and
industrial applications. This fabric formation technology may produces a variety of pile heights and densities appropriate to the end use. The development of
woven velour fabrics for upholstery has become a specialized competency with
few training possibilities outside the machinery manufacturers or in house
training at the few companies who hold the experience and expertise. This
research looks at the fundamentals of pile weaving and in particular, the steps
in producing a woven velour for the high performance standards of automotive
and other transportation upholstery. This research should be helpful to
students, academics and industry as it provides information on the design and
manufacturing processes in the US market providing examples for technical
specifications and simulations.
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