Friday 16 March 2012

Hucka-Back Weave and Mock Leno / Imitation Guag


Features of Hucka-Back Weave

·      The surface of hucka-back weave is rough
·      The stiffness of the fabric is good.
·      The repeat size is odd number multiple of 2
·      It can be divided into two equal parts diagonally.
·      Due to the long floats it has good water absorbency.
·      It is used to make towels, glass cloth, table linen, dress wear, shirting, etc.






Features of Mock Leno or Imitation gauge

·      Mock leno can be divided into two equal parts diagonally.
·      Smallest repeat size is 6x6
·      The repeat size is even number. E.g. 8x8, 10x10 etc.
·      The fabric surface has holes like in a net.
·      It is used to make curtains, embroidery cloth, brocades, blouses, towel, table linen, etc.
·      Due to the long floats it has good water absorbency.





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