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Commercial processes for textile-based materials
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In which direction do weft yarns run in woven fabric?

Horizontally from left to right

In which direction do warp yarns run in woven fabric?

Vertically up and down the length

How do weft threads move in plain weave?

Alternate over & under each warp thread

What is a key advantage of plain weave for patterned fabrics?

Accepts printing processes effectively

In twill weave, how many warp threads does the weft pass over?

Two warp threads

What is the diagonal pattern in twill weave called?

Bias

How many warp threads does weft pass over in satin weave?

Four or more warp threads

What is a disadvantage of satin weave fabric?

More prone to snagging

What advantage does stock dyeing provide?

Most even colour distribution

Which weave structure produces better quality printing results?

Tighter weave structures

How many colours does screen printing apply at one time?

One colour at a time

What happens to ink during transfer printing sublimation?

Converts from solid to gas form

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