Lesson 9: Effects of Yarn, Weave, Colour and Finishes on Textiles
Jacquard Figures
Large figured designs that require more than 25 harnesses or repeat on greater number of warp yarns are woven on the jacquard loom. Damask, brocade, tapestry, lame, and matelasse are the fabrics of variegated patterns produced on jacquard loom (Fig.10.26).
Elaborate structural designs for sarees, made-ups and dress materials are produced with the help of jacquard.
Often heavy fabrics of upholstery, furnishings, floor coverings and elaborate self designed or multi coloured figures are woven with power driven jacquard looms.
Most of the traditional sarees with elaborate motifs are produced with jacquard shedding mechanism.
In the recent years new computer-assisted software is employed to weave jacquard patterns either on air jet or rapier looms.
Most exquisite landscape and picturesque patterns for wall decoration purpose are created on jacquard looms.
The software in the floppy disk instructs the jacquard on selection of warp yarns and coloured filling yarns.
This system weaves at a speed of 600 picks per minute, compatible with several CAD systems and allows for easy and quick pattern alterations.
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