We give color to textiles using dyes and pigments.
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We don’t need to use fibers to make nonyarn fabrics, we can just use polymers in solution or look to nature.
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The nonyarn fabrics usually have fairly descriptive names.
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We can make fabrics without using yarns.
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Weft and warp knits don’t have warp or weft yarns, but they do go in different directions. The warp knits include tricot and raschel knits.
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The weft knits include jersey, rib and purl knits.
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Knits are far newer than wovens and borrow vocabulary from wovens.
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Double cloths can use 3, 4 or 5 yarns instead of the usual two. Textured weaves, on the other hand, stick to familiar methods to create a subtle pebbly surface.
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Pile weaves can be made in so many ways and produce so many fabrics, including velvet, velveteen and corduroy. Plus, let’s dig into carpet!
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The Jacquard Weave is pretty fancy, while the Leno weave is pretty dull looking.
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