A complete dictionary of dry goods and history of silk, linen, wool and other fibrous substances (1892)
Cole, George S. [from old catalog] · Chicago, W. B. Conkey company] · leaf 381
ich has never since been improved upon. Wovenfabrics may be divided into five main classes: Plain, figured, gauze,double, and pile weaving. Laces being formed on an entirely differentstructure, are disregarded. [See Lace.] Plain Weaving.—This class, which includes calico, muslin, linen andlike… … FANCY WORSTED LOOM FOR WEAVING DOUBLE-WIDTH, HIGH-GRADE WORSTEDS. Figure Weaving.—This is a very comprehensive group, consisting ofthe twills, sateens, damasks, brocades, counterpanes, cords, and almost allfancy cloths. To produce a complicated and irregular pattern, a largenumber of different…
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