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Process of interlacing one or more sets of yarns right angles on a loom
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Yarns run lengthwise in woven fabric
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Yarns run crosswise in woven fabric
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Direction of the length wise and crosswise yarns in a woven fabric
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Diagonal grain of the fabric. The bias provides the greatest stretch in the fabric
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Simplest weave in which we weft yarn is passed over then under each warp yarn ex; chiffon, gingham, seersucker
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Very strong weave in which the weft yarn is passed over and under one, two, or three warp yarns. Used for durability. Ex- denim, chino, garbarine
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Weak weave that produces a smoothe, shiny surfaced fabric resulting from passing the weft yarn over and under numerouos warp yarns to create flaots. Ex- satin, sateen
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Made on a loom, loops are created. Ex-cordorouy
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Process of pulling loops of yarn through other loops to create interlocking rows of stitches
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Yarns that run in the lengthwise direction
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Yarns that run in the crosswise direction
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Knit made with only one yarn. Ex- jersey knits
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Vertical ribs, used for neck, wrist and bottom bands of sweatshirts and jackets
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2 yarns and 2 needles are used in resulting in heavier sturdier knits that dont run or ravel.
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Knit made with several yarns on flat knitting machines. Multiple yarns are looped together to produce a run- resistant knitted fabric.
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Stable knits that lie flat and dont ravel, made on very fast tricot knitting machines, used for lingerie and underwear
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Extra yarn is used to create a patterened design in these knits, thermal underwear and bathing suits
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Involves the production of a whole garment in one piece on a knitting machine so that little or no sewing is required
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Made from fibers held together by a combo of moisture, heat, chemicals & pressure. No grain line, limited stretch, inexpensive and often disposable. Ex- medical products, diapers
