Defects in Weaving

Defects in Weaving

The various types of defects of weaving are given below.

2.1 Broken Ends- If a warp is absent in the fabric for a very short or long distance and then this fabric defect is called broken ends..
2.2 Broken Picks- If a warp is absent in the fabric for a very short or long width and then this fabric defect is called broken picks.
2.3 Float-A float is a kind of defect where a warp or weft yarn floats over the fabric surface for a few container lengths due to missing of interlace of two series of yarns..
2.4 Slugs-When the weft yarn is unclean and contains slugs and its diameter is irregular,
2.5 Holes-If there is any small holes present in the fabric and then it is a major fabric defect.The occurrence of hole, cut or tear which is self explanatory.
2.6 Oil Spot-Oil Spot on the fabric are caused by too much oiling on loom parts from other sources. Oil stains in most fabrics may be removed by scouring process.
2.7 Irregular Pick Density-If the pick density that is pick per inch varies due to mechanical fault then thick or thin place may be formed in the fabric.