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9 Gauze and Leno
9 Gauze and Leno
These weaves differ from others in that the warp threads of one
system do not run parallel or at right angles with the weft threads,
but are twisted round them.
Fig. 9.1
2. The principles of
gauze weave
formation
2) Method of weaving
(see flash)
Plain shed.
Open shed
Crossed shed.
The doup end raised by shaft L1 with doup heald D on the left hand
side of the standard end. Shafts L2, LG and S are lowered. See
Fig.9.1, gauze weave weft can be woven by this shed.
In the crossed shed position (heavy lift) the easer bar E is pulled
towards the harness because the tension of doup ends must be
slackened so that the threads do not have to carry excessive strain.
Homework:
1. Understand the following terms:
Standard thread, Doup thread,
Standard shaft, Doup shaft
Ground shaft, Leno, Open shed, Plain shed
Crossed shed, Gauze, Counter leno
2. Understand the weaving process of gauze.