What are the 3 types of basic fabrics in textile industry?
Three Basic Fabric Structures in Textiles 1. Woven Fabrics Made by interlacing warp and weft yarns at right angles Warp yarns run lengthwise Weft yarns run widthwise Have neat, strong selvage edges Stable structure with low stretch Common weaves: plain, twill, satin 2. Knitted Fabrics Formed by looping single yarn(s) Horizontal rows called courses Vertical columns called wales Good elasticity and softness Density determined by needle spacing and loop length Higher production speed than weaving 3. Nonwoven Fabrics Made directly from fibers Bonded by adhesive, heat or mechanical methods No need for spinning or weaving Fastest production speed Customizable properties Widely...