Fundamentals of Textile Design 3(2+1)

Lesson 7: Yarn calculations

Introduction

Estimating the amount of raw material required for weaving a certain length and width of fabric is an essential element in weaving. Generally the amount of raw material will be certainly more than the actual material within the dimensions of the fabric as some waste is made in weaving and well as during the preparatory processes. Apart from these there are certain factors that require to be taken care of in the calculations.
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