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 The category handwoven textiles encompasses a broad spectrum of woven fabrics formed by interlacing two sets of elements-warp and weft-with the aid of a loom, which is a device for maintaining tension on the warp elements. ...

Woven Fabrics
Woven fabrics are generally more durable. They can be easily cut into different shapes and are excellent for producing styles in garments. ... Fabrics having more fabric count (number of wrap and weft yearns present) keep the shape well. Low count fabrics are less durable and may snag or stretch.

Woven Fabric Costing and Structure Factors

In garments, you may find different types of fabric are used and the fabric depends on what type of garments you want to produce. Based on the requirement different forms of the manufacturing process are followed in the factory. A merchandiser has to consider lots of things to calculate costing because based on this costing he/she will make contact with buyers. So if you are a merchandiser or wanted to be a merchandiser then you have to have knowledge of woven fabric costing and structure factors.

From my own experience, I am going to share about fabric costing and structure factors for your better understanding.

Factors of Woven Fabric Costing and Structure

• Fiber content
• Spinning type
• Yarn count
• Twist per inch(TPI) of yarn
• Number of picks per inch
• Number of ends per inch
• GSM
• Fabric width
• Dyeing/Printing type
• Finishing type
• Fabric Weave type
• Shade Quality
• Fabric Quality
• Shrinkage percentage

A woven fabric is made by weaving two pieces of thread or yarn where one fiber goes horizontally across the width of the fabric and the other goes vertically across the length of the fabric in a crisscross pattern. The yarn running across the width of the fabric is known as the weft yarn while the yarn going vertically across the length of the fabric is known as the warp yarn. Woven fabrics are ideal for sewing since they do not stretch and are crispier than knits. However, these fabrics tend to unravel easily hence they always require finishing with a serger or a zigzag stitch. They also have a tendency to wrinkle.