Technologyof Denim Production: Part-IV (Weaving Techniques for Denim)


Traditional denim fabrics are woven by interlacement ofindigo dyed warp and grey weft. The sequence or order of interlacement of warpand weft may be varied in order to produce different denim weave designs.Although the traditional denim is a 3/1 RHT warp faced fabrics, a variety ofdenim fabric are made with different weave designs, such as 2/1 twill weave,broken twill, zig-zag twill, reverse twill etc. Today, denim fabrics are alsomanufactured with fancy design in order to meet the latest fashion. Denimfabrics normally made of weight range of 6.5 to 15.5 oz per sq. yd.




The classical denim fabrics are made with open end rotoryarn in both warp and weft direction. However, ring yarn, ply yarn, filamentyarn, lycra core yarn, slub yarn are extensively used in denim to achieve somespecial effect, luster, smoothness and comfort in denim products.


The properties of denim finished fabric largely depends uponthe fabric construction. The warp and weft count influence several fabricproperties such as weight, fabric tightness, cover, drape, hand, tensilestrength, tear strength, and other fabric properties. All these parametersinfluence the durability and comfort of denim garments.


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Theauthor is Manager (TQM) at Shri Lakshmi Cotsyn Limited, UPSIDC Industrial Area,Malwan, Dist. Fatehpur, UP