Chapter 1 Introduction

1.1 Basics of woven fabrics

1.2 Categories of woven fabrics

1.3 Formation of woven fabric on the loom

Chapter 2 Loom Programming

2.1 Drafting plan

2.2 Lifting plan

2.3 Denting plan

2.4 Relation between weave diagram, drafting and lifting plan

Chapter 3 Fundamental Weaves

3.1 Plain weave

3.2 Twill weaves

3.3 Sateen and satin weaves

3.4 Float and tightness factors

Chapter 4 Derivatives of Fundamental Weaves

4.1 Plain weave derivatives

4.2 Twill derivatives

4.3 Sateen and satin derivatives

Chapter 5 Combined Weaves

5.1 Stripe and check weaves

5.2 Crepe weaves

5.3 Mock leno weaves

5.4 Honeycomb weaves

5.5 Bedford cords

5.6 Weaves with distorted thread effects

5.7 Colour and weave effects

5.8 Design of geometric figures backed with plain weave as ground

Chapter 6 Compound Structures and Weaves

6.1 Backed weaves

6.2 Double-layered weaves

6.3 Pile weaves

Chapter 7 Woven Fabric Analysis

7.1 Sampling of fabrics

7.2 Determination of fabric face and back

7.3 Determination of warp yarns and weft yarns

7.4 Determination of warp count and weft count

7.5 Determination of fabric contraction

7.6 Determination of yarn count

7.7 Determination of yarn twist and twist direction

7.8 Determination of fiber type

7.9 Determination of weave and order of coloured yarns