Crepe weave is a fancy weave. Crepe yarn is used to make crepe designed fabric. High twisted yarn is called crepe yarn. It has curling properties. Various types of home textile and decorative fabrics are made by this design.
Types of Crepe Weave: Crepe weave is divided into four classes. They are-
- Crepe on sateen base.
- Crepe by reversing.
- Crepe by super imposing.
- Crepe on a plain weave base.
Properties of Crepe Weave: The characteristics of crepe weave are given below.
- Any kind of weave which will produce a broken irregular appearance on the face of the fabric is known as crepe weave.
- Rough irregular surface are often produced by using special prepared warp and weft yarns which have a high twist factor that causes them to crimp or curl when the woven fabric is being finished. These yarns are known as crepe yarns and generally the fabrics are produced from them are of plain cloth.
- Somewhat similar overall effects can be produced by using ordinary yarns in special weaves which are known as crepe weave.
- Crepe weave is used to produce shirting, decorative purpose, home furnishing, ladies wear etc.
So, main properties of crepe weave are that, crimp or curling is found in the fabric. This type of fabrics is valuable and comparatively costly then other designed fabrics.
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