Manufacture of Narrow Woven Fabrics - Ribbons, Trimmings, Edgings, Etc. - Giving Description of the Various Yarns Used, the Construction of Weaves and Novelties in Fabrics Structures, also Desriptive Matter as to Looms, Etc. e-bog

Volume two of the "e;Hand Books of the Textile Industry"e; contains information on the manufacture of woven fabrics and related materials, describing in detail the different types of yarn and how to use a loom. Written in clear language and profusely illustrated, this volume will appeal to those with a piratical interest in traditional weaving. Contents include "e;A History of Textiles and Weaving"e;, "e;Manufacture of Narrow and Woven Fabrics"e;, "e;Various Yarns Used"e;, "e;Foundation Weaves"e;, "e;Derivative Weaves"e;, "e;Special Weaves and Effects"e;, "e;Looms for Narrow Woven Fabrics"e;, "e;Electric Power Increases Profits From High-Speed Ribbon Looms"e;, etc. .Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on the history of textiles and weaving.