Trumped-Up Story of Dhoties in Five Weft Combos of Yarn

Abstract

Woven fabrics are made by using two or more sets of yarn interlaced at right angles to each other. Much variety is produced by weaving. Woven fabrics are generally more durable. They can be easily cut into different shapes and are excellent for producing styles in garments. However the raw edges ravel or fray easily and need to be protected. Fabrics having more fabric count (number of wrap and weft yearns present) keep the shape well. Low count fabrics are less durable and may snag or stretch. Woven fabrics are manufactured in different widths depending on the end use. The fabrics used for apparels usually contain 90 cms width. The Sheeting materials are generally made having a width of 160 cm/140cms and 150cms/180 cms. This project is to produce the dhoties of same warp yarn but the weft yarns are varied in five different combos. The weft yarns are Open End yarns, Ring Frame, Air Spinning, Polyester yarn and the Hosiery yarns. The variations are done to study the trumped-up story of dhoties in five weft combos of yarn in the different feel and surface effects.