Thursday 15 March 2012

Rib Weave


Rib weave is a derivative of plain weave


The rib weave are of two types
1.     Warp Rib
2.     Weft Rib


Warp Rib

In warp rib
·      The rib cord effect is in warp direction
·      The weft yarn are found in bundles (float of weft yarn)

·      The weave formula    where X = number of warp up
·      These are used in grosgrain cloth, mattress cloth etc.



Weft Rib

In weft  rib
·      The rib cord effect is in weft direction
·      The warp yarn are found in bundles (float of warp yarn)

·      The weave formula   where X = number of warp up and Y = number of weft up in a repeat
These are used in hair cords, blankets etc.


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