Braiding & narrow width fabrics

Braiding is more significant for industrial fabrics than consumer textiles and with its increasing applications, braiding is one of the major fabrication methods for composite reinforcement structures, say D Gopalakrishnan, Bhuvaneswari, V Ramakrishnan and T Sabarinath The limitations of the weaving, knitting and stitching processes include poor shear resistance, limited strength in the primary loading direction, and the inability to produce complex shaped parts. These shortcomings, as will be seen, are largely overcome with the adaptation of braiding. Braiding is a simple form of narrow fabric construction. It is done by intertwining of yarns in whatever…Read more …

What’s The Difference Between Piping And Cording?

Ask ten different experts the difference between piping and cording and you might get ten different answers. however, you can be sure it does NOT have anything to do with bagpipes or comfortable pants.   Piping and cording are the outlines of home decor. They provide a coordinating or contrasting edge along the seams of slip covers, cushions, pillows and more. You simply sew the piping or cording into your seam and it gives a professionally finished look. Some home dec professionals prefer the term "welting" when referring to this feature on pillows, cushions…Read more …