Fabric Manufacturing Calculations

Fabric Manufacturing Calculations
Process and Product

(Monograph)
by
YASIR NAWAB
Fabric Manufacturing Department
National Textile University, Faisalabad
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Fabric Manufacturing Calculations: Process and Product
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Dedication vii
Acknowledgement ix
Preface xi
1. Yarn count 1
1.1 Indirect count system 1
1.2 Direct Count System 1
1.3 Count conversions 4
1.4 Folded Yarn Count 9
1.5 Cost of Folded yarn 10
1.6 Conditioning 12
1.7 Average Count 14
1.8 Exercise 14
2. Winding 17
2.1 Winding Rate 17
2.2 Coil angle and wind angle 18
2.3 Winding machine production 20
2.4 Package density 21
2.5 Exercise 25
3. Warping 27
3.1 Direct warping 27
3.1.1 Set calculations 27
3.1.2 Warp beam capacity 32
3.1.3 Quality of warp yarn 33
3.1.4 Warping machine efficiency 34
3.2 Sectional warping 35
3.2.1 Sectional Warping Calculations 35
3.2.2 Section Building on Section Warping 38
3.3 Exercise 40
4. Sizing 43
4.1 Warp tension zone calculations 43
4.2 Size liquor concentration 45
4.3 Size add on 45
4.4 Size box occupation 45
4.5 Sizing recipe calculation 46
4.6 Sizing cost 48
4.7 Yarn stretch 49
4.8 Size recipe calculations 50
4.9 Weavers beam space 51
4.10 Size solution requirement 54
4.11 Steam requirement 54
4.12 Size Solution Dosage 55
4.13 Exercise 56
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5. Cloth 59
5.1 Warp and weft calculations 59
5.1.1 Contraction% 59
5.1.2 Material required 61
5.2 Fabric areal density 63
5.2.1 Derivation of the relation 64
5.3 Cost of production 65
5.3.1 Raw material cost 65
5.3.2 Conversion cost 66
5.4 Profitability calculation 70
5.5 Exercise 71
6. Weaving shed 73
6.1 Warp tension 73
6.2 Reed count 74
6.3 Reed width 76
6.4 Maximum ends per inch (EPImax) 77
6.5 Loom production 77
6.6 Fabric shrinkage% 78
6.7 Weaving shed Management 79
6.7.1 Air consumption calculation 79
6.7.2 Weaver’s allocation 80
6.7.3 Number of air changes 80
6.8 Fabric inspection 81
6.8.1 Grading systems 81
6.8.2 Points per linear meter/square meter 83
6.9 Exercise 84
7. Fabric Geometry 87
7.1 Structural parameters of woven fabrics 87
7.1.1 Yarn diameter 87
7.1.2 Fabric thickness 88
7.1.3 Cover factor 89
7.1.4 Yarn crimp 89
7.1.5 Fabric areal density 90
7.2 Fabric geometry models 90
7.2.1 Pierce’s model 90
7.2.2 Modified Pierce’s model 91
7.2.3 Kemp’s race track model 92
7.2.4 Hearle’s lenticular model 93
7.2.5 Limitations of geometrical models 94
8. Specialty fabrics 95
8.1 Terry towel 95
8.1.1 Parts of a conventional terry towel 95
8.1.2 General calculations 96
8.1.3 Total picks 100
8.2 Relation of Pounds/dozen of towel with Gsm 101
8.2.1 Pounds per dozen 101
8.2.2 Pile and Ground Ends Calculation per Towel and per Beam 101
8.3 Pile and Ground beam space calculation 102
8.4 Towel weight calculations 102
8.5 Towel Construction Calculation 103
8.5.1 Towel Production Calculations 103
8.5.2 Pile and Ground Beam length (Set length) Calculation 104
8.5.3 Direct warping calculations 105
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8.6 Ball warping 106
8.7 Filament warping 107
8.8 Sample warping and sizing 108
8.9 Exercise 109
9. Knitting 111
9.1 Fabric Analysis 111
9.2 Optimum knitting calculation 112
9.3 Yarn Composition 113
9.4 Yarn requirement 114
9.4.1 Terry fabrics (two end and three end) 114
9.4.2 Jersey Lycra fabric 115
9.4.3 Striper fabric 116
9.5 Knitted Fabric Dimensions 117
9.5.1 Areal density, GSM 117
9.5.2 Width 117
9.6 Cam and needle requirement 117
9.6.1 For Single knit and its derivatives, 117
9.6.2 For double knit structure 118
9.7 Production calculations of Circular knitting Machine 119
9.8 Warp knitting calculations 121
9.8.1 Production calculations 121
9.9 Exercise 122
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Dedication
This work is dedicated to the faculty members of Fabric

Manufacturing Department of National Textile University.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
First and foremost, I would like to thank Allah who gave us strength, knowledge and capability to
complete this piece of work. Two years ago we had this discussion in our team about lack of any
compiled data based on calculation. We would jump to supporting in writing a book covering all the
aspects in the target field. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to my colleagues, who saw
me through this book; to all those who provided support, talked things over, read, wrote, offered
comments, and assisted in the editing, proofreading and design. Their determined efforts have
turned this book into a reality.
I would like to thank the Higher Education Commission, Pakistan for providing us the opportunity
to publish this book.
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PREFACE
The textile fabrics have a wide range of application in areas like apparels, home textiles and
technical textiles. The manufacture of a cost effective quality product requires the careful planning
and thorough knowledge of the production process. This objective cannot be achieved without the
know-how of the calculations involved in the fabric formation process. The latest developments and
automation in the textile machinery has resulted in a more efficient production cycle. Unfortunately,
the published work available on the topic of woven fabric calculations is quite out dated, while no
significant work has been reported on the calculations of knitted fabrics.
This book is organised into nine different chapters. Chapter 1 focuses on the systems for linear
density of yarn, and their inter-conversion. Chapter 2 addresses the winding calculations. Chapter
3 and 4 are dedicated to warping and sizing calculations respectively. Chapter 5 is cloth
calculations, while chapter 6 is weaving shed calculations. Chapter 7 highlights different theories
and structural parameter of fabric geometry, while chapter 8 includes specialty calculations like
terry towel, ball warping, filament warping and sample warping. The chapter 9 is dedicated to the
knitting calculations, both warp and weft knitting.
The whole range of steps and calculations involved in the fabric formation process from amount of
raw material to the costing of final product have been included in the book. I hope, this book is
equally beneficial for the beginners, textile engineering students and professionals of the field.
Dr. Yasir Nawab

National Textile University
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CHAPTER – 1
YARN COUNT CALCULATIONS

Muhammad Umair, Yasir Nawab
Yarn count
Yarn count is a system of expressing the fineness of yarn in terms of thickness. It is the
relationship between the weight and length of yarn made. Different types of count systems
formed for different types of yarn materials. Broadly the yarn count system is divided into two
major categories:
 Indirect count system

 Direct count system
1.1 Indirect count system

In this system the count of yarn expresses the number of length units in one weight unit.
This system is generally used for cotton, worsted, woollen, linen (wet spun), etc. It may be noted
that finer or less bulky the yarn, higher is its count number or in other words, the size or bulkiness
of the yarn is inversely proportional to the count number and that is why the system is known as
indirect system.
𝐿𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ 𝑖𝑛 𝑎𝑝𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑝𝑟𝑖𝑎𝑡𝑒 𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡

𝐼𝑛𝑑𝑖𝑟𝑒𝑐𝑡 𝐶𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡 =
𝑊𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑖𝑛 𝑎𝑝𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑝𝑟𝑖𝑎𝑡𝑒 𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡
Keeping in view the yarn material, different types of indirect count systems were
developed like:
𝐿(𝑦𝑎𝑟𝑑𝑠)
𝐶𝑜𝑡𝑡𝑜𝑛 𝐶𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡 = 𝑁𝑒𝑐 = 8.33 ×
𝑊(𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑠)
𝑊𝑜𝑟𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝐶𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡 = 𝑁𝑒𝑤𝑠 = 12.5 ×
𝑊𝑜𝑜𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑛 𝐶𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡, 𝑁𝑒𝑤𝑙 = 27.34 ×
𝐷𝑒𝑐𝑖𝑚𝑎𝑙 𝐶𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡, 𝑁𝑒𝑑𝑐 = 7 ×
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𝐿(𝐾𝑚𝑠) 𝐿(𝑀𝑡𝑟𝑠)
𝑀𝑒𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑐 𝐶𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡, 𝑁𝑀 = =
𝑊(𝐾𝑔𝑠) 𝑊(𝐺𝑟𝑚𝑠)
𝐿(𝑀𝑡𝑟𝑠)
𝐹𝑟𝑒𝑛𝑐ℎ 𝐶𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡, 𝑁𝑒𝑓𝑟 = 1/2 ×
𝑊(𝐺𝑟𝑚𝑠)
1.2 Direct Count System

In this system the count of yarn expresses the number of weight units in one length unit.
This system is generally used for silk, artificial silk, jute, etc. The size or bulkiness of the yarn is
directly proportional to the count number. A coarser yarn will have a higher count number while
finer yarn will have a lower count number. The system is used for very finer or very coarse yarns.
𝑊𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑖𝑛 𝑎𝑝𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑝𝑟𝑖𝑎𝑡𝑒 𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡

𝐷𝑖𝑟𝑒𝑐𝑡 𝐶𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡 =
𝐿𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ 𝑖𝑛 𝑎𝑝𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑝𝑟𝑖𝑎𝑡𝑒 𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡
Keeping in view the yarn material, different types of direct count systems were developed
like:
𝑇𝑒𝑥 𝐶𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡 = 1000 ×
𝐷𝑒𝑛𝑖𝑒𝑟 𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡 = 9000 ×
𝐷𝑒𝑐𝑖𝑇𝑒𝑥 𝑜𝑟 𝐺𝑟𝑒𝑥 𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡 = 10000 ×
𝑊𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ (𝐷𝑟𝑎𝑚) 1000 𝑊(𝐺𝑟𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑠)

𝐷𝑟𝑎𝑚 𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡 = = ×
𝐿 (ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑘𝑠) 27.34 𝐿(𝑌𝑎𝑟𝑑𝑠)
Table 1.1 Different yarn count systems
Sr # Name of System Unit of weight Unit of Length
1 English cotton 1 lb. Hank of 840 yards
2 French cotton ½ kg. Hank of 1000 meters
3 Bump cotton 1 oz. 1 yard
4 Decimal (for all yarns) 1 lb Hank of 1000 yards
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5 Metric 1 kg. Hank of 1000 meters
6 Worsted 1 lb. Hank of 560 yards
Woollen (Yorkshire Skein) 6 lbs. Skein or Hank of 1536 yards
Woollen (American Cut) 1 lb. Cut of 300 yards.

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Woollen (American Run) 1 oz. Run of 100 yards
Woollen (West of England) 1 lb. Snap of 320 yards
8 Linen (wet spun) 1 lb. Lea of 300 yards.
9 Spun Silk 1 lb. Hank of 840 yards
10 Jute, Hemp and Flax 1 lb. Hank of 14,400 yards.
11 Tex 1 gram Hank of 1000 meters
12 Denier 1 gram Hank of 9000 meters
13 Deci-Tex/Grex 1 gram Hank of 10,000 meters
14 Dram 1 dram = 27.34grains Hank of 1000 yards
15 Fiber glass 1 lb. Hank of 100 yards
1 𝑝𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑑 (𝑙𝑏) = 16 𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑠 = 7000 𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑠 = 453.6 𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑚𝑠
1 𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑐𝑒 (𝑜𝑧) = 28.35 𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑚𝑠
1 𝑘𝑖𝑙𝑜𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑚 (𝑘𝑔) = 2.2046 𝑙𝑏𝑠
1 𝑚𝑒𝑡𝑒𝑟(𝑚) = 1.0936 𝑦𝑎𝑟𝑑𝑠 (𝑦𝑑𝑠)
1 𝑑𝑟𝑎𝑚 = 27.34 𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑖𝑛
Different count systems are given below
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𝐿𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ 𝑖𝑛 ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑘𝑠
𝐶𝑜𝑡𝑡𝑜𝑛 𝐶𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡 =
𝑊𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑖𝑛 𝑙𝑏𝑠
Spun silk or spun rayon staple fiber system is same as English cotton count system:
𝐿𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ 𝑖𝑛 𝑘𝑖𝑙𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑠
𝑀𝑒𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑐 𝐶𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡 =
𝑊𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑖𝑛 𝑘𝑖𝑙𝑜𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑚𝑠
𝐿𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ 𝑖𝑛 𝑚𝑒𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑠
𝑊𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑖𝑛 𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑚𝑠
𝐿𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ 𝑖𝑛 𝑙𝑒𝑎𝑠
𝐿𝑖𝑛𝑒𝑛 𝑜𝑟 𝐻𝑒𝑚𝑝 𝑠𝑦𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑚 =
𝑊𝑜𝑟𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑠𝑦𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑚 =
7000 × 𝐿𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ 𝑖𝑛 𝑦𝑎𝑟𝑑𝑠

𝑊𝑜𝑟𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑠𝑦𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑚 =
560 × 𝑊𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑖𝑛 𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑠
𝐿𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ 𝑖𝑛 𝑐𝑢𝑡𝑠
𝐴𝑚𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑛 𝐶𝑢𝑡 𝑠𝑦𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑚 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑊𝑜𝑜𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑛 𝑦𝑎𝑟𝑛𝑠 =
𝐿𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ 𝑖𝑛 𝑦𝑎𝑟𝑑𝑠/300
𝐴𝑚𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑛 𝐶𝑢𝑡 𝑠𝑦𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑚 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑊𝑜𝑜𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑛 𝑦𝑎𝑟𝑛𝑠 =
𝐿𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ 𝑖𝑛 𝑠𝑘𝑒𝑖𝑛𝑠
𝑌𝑜𝑟𝑘𝑠ℎ𝑖𝑟𝑒 𝐶𝑢𝑡 𝑠𝑦𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑚 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑊𝑜𝑜𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑛 𝑦𝑎𝑟𝑛𝑠 =
𝑊𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑖𝑛 𝑙𝑏𝑠/6

𝑌𝑜𝑟𝑘𝑠ℎ𝑖𝑟𝑒 𝐶𝑢𝑡 𝑠𝑦𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑚 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑊𝑜𝑜𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑛 𝑦𝑎𝑟𝑛𝑠 =
𝐽𝑢𝑡𝑒, 𝐹𝑙𝑎𝑥 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐻𝑒𝑚𝑝 𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡 =
𝐿𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ 𝑖𝑛 𝑠𝑝𝑦𝑛𝑑𝑙𝑒𝑠
𝐽𝑢𝑡𝑒, 𝐹𝑙𝑎𝑥 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐻𝑒𝑚𝑝 𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡 =
Example 1.1:
If 1 bundle contains 200 hanks of cotton yarn, what is the count of yarn? (1 bundle = 10 lbs.)
Solution:
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We know that,
200
10
𝐶𝑜𝑡𝑡𝑜𝑛 𝐶𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡 = 20 𝑠
Example 1.2:
How many hanks are there in 7 bundles of 60’s cotton yarn?
Solution:
We know that, 5 bundles = 7 × 10 = 70 lbs
𝐶𝑜𝑡𝑡𝑜𝑛 𝐶𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡 × 𝑊𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑖𝑛 𝑙𝑏𝑠 = 𝐿𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ 𝑖𝑛 ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑘𝑠
𝐿𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ 𝑖𝑛 ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑘𝑠 = 𝐶𝑜𝑡𝑡𝑜𝑛 𝐶𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡 × 𝑊𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑖𝑛 𝑙𝑏𝑠
𝐿𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ 𝑖𝑛 ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑘𝑠 = 60 × 70
𝐿𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ 𝑖𝑛 ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑘𝑠 = 4200
Example 1.3:
If 120 kilometers of yarn weigh 3.5 kilogrammes, what will be the count in metric system?
Solution:
In metric system, we know that
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𝐿𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ 𝑖𝑛 𝑘𝑖𝑙𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑠
𝑊𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑖𝑛 𝑘𝑖𝑙𝑜𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑚𝑚𝑒𝑠
120
3.5
𝑀𝑒𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑐 𝐶𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡 = 34′𝑠
1.3 Count conversions

In many cases of yarn count conversions, we need to convert one type of direct or indirect
count system to another type of direct or indirect count system to get equivalent count. If,
L1 = Length in known system, L2 = Length in required system
W1 = Weight in known system, W2 = Weight in required system
C1 = Count in known system, C2 = Count in required system
We can convert to any required system by using the concerned formula as given below:
1. Indirect to Indirect:
𝐿1 𝑊2
𝐶2 = 𝐶1 × ( × )
𝐿2 𝑊1
2. Direct to Indirect:
1 𝐿1 𝑊2
𝐶2 = ×( × )
𝐶1 𝐿2 𝑊1
3. Direct to Direct:
𝐿2 𝑊1
𝐶2 = 𝐶1 × ( × )
𝐿1 𝑊2
4. Indirect to Direct:
1 𝐿2 𝑊1
𝐶2 = ×( × )
𝐶1 𝐿1 𝑊2
When we will use indirect to direct, the given or known count will be indirect and when we will
use direct to indirect formula then given or known count will be direct.
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Example 1.4:
Convert 70’s woollen (grains) USA into Jute count.
Solution:
To convert from Direct to Direct system, we know that,
𝐿2 𝑊1
𝐶2 = 𝐶1 × ( × )
𝐿1 𝑊2
1 × 14400
𝐶2 = 70 × ( )
20 × 7000
𝐶2 = 70 × 0.102
𝐶2 = 7.2 𝑙𝑏𝑠/𝑠𝑝𝑖𝑛𝑑𝑙𝑒
Example 1.5:
Convert 20’s metric count into cotton count.
Solution:
To convert from Indirect to Indirect system, we know that,
𝐿1 𝑊2
𝐶2 = 𝐶1 × ( × )
𝐿2 𝑊1
In cotton count length is 840 yards and weight is 1 lb, while in metric count length is 1000
meter and weight is 1 kg. So,
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1000 × 1.0936 1
𝐶2 = 20 × ( × )
840 1 × 2.2046
Since, 1m = 1.0936 yards, 1kg= 2.2046 lbs
𝐶2 = 20 × 1.301 × 0.4535
𝐶2 = 20 × 0.590
𝐶2 = 11.8 𝑠
Example 1.6:
Convert 10’s worsted count into woollen count.
Solution:
𝐿1 𝑊2
𝐶2 = 𝐶1 × ( × )
𝐿2 𝑊1
In worsted count hank length is 560 yards and weight is 1 lb, while in woollen count hank
length is 256 yards and weight is 1 lb. So,
𝐿1 𝑊2
𝐶2 = 𝐶1 × ( × )
𝐿2 𝑊1
560 1
𝐶2 = 10 × ( × )
256 1
𝐶2 = 10 × 2.18
𝐶2 = 21.8
Example 1.7:
Convert 10’s Linen count into English cotton count.
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Solution:
𝐿1 𝑊2
𝐶2 = 𝐶1 × ( × )
𝐿2 𝑊1
In Linen count hank length is 300 yards and weight is 1 lb, while in Cotton count hank
length is 840 yards and weight is 1 lb. So,
𝐿1 𝑊2
𝐶2 = 𝐶1 × ( × )
𝐿2 𝑊1
300 1
𝐶2 = 10 × ( × )
840 1
𝐶2 = 10 × [0.357]
𝐶2 = 3.57 𝑠
Example 1.8:
Convert 600 Denier count into Tex count.
Solution:
To convert from Direct to Direct system, we know that,
𝐿2 𝑊1
𝐶2 = 𝐶1 × ( × )
𝐿1 𝑊2
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We know that, in Denier count system length is 9000m and weight is 1 gram, while in Tex
count system length is 1000m and weight is 1 gram.
𝐿2 𝑊1
𝐶2 = 𝐶1 × ( × )
𝐿1 𝑊2
1000 1
𝐶2 = 600 × ( × )
9000 1
𝐶2 = 66.6
Example 1.9:
Convert 20’s Cotton count into Tex count.
Solution:
To convert from Indirect to Direct system, we know that,
1 𝐿2 𝑊1
𝐶2 = ×( × )
𝐶1 𝐿1 𝑊2
We know that, in Cotton count hank length is 840 yards and weight is 1 lb, while in Tex
count system length is 1000m and weight is 1 gram.
1 𝐿2 𝑊1
𝐶2 = ×( × )
𝐶1 𝐿1 𝑊2
1 1000 453.6 × 1
𝐶2 = ×( × )
20 840 × 0.9144 1
Since, 1 m = 0.1944 yards and 1 lb. = 453.6 grams
1 1000 453.6
𝐶2 = ×( × )
20 768.1 1
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1
𝐶2 = × 1.30 × 453.6
20
𝐶2 = 29.52
Example 1.9:
Convert 30 Tex count into Cotton count.
Solution:
To convert from Indirect to Direct system, we know that,
1 𝐿1 𝑊2
𝐶2 = ×( × )
𝐶1 𝐿2 𝑊1
We know that, in Tex count system length is 1000m and weight is 1 gram, while in Cotton
count hank length is 840 yards and weight is 1 lb,
1 𝐿1 𝑊2
𝐶2 = ×( × )
𝐶1 𝐿2 𝑊1
1 1000 453.6
𝐶2 = ×( × )
30 768.1 1
1
𝐶2 = × 1.30 × 453.6
30
𝐶2 = 19.68 ≅ 20 𝑠
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The count conversion for some mostly common systems is given below:
Metric Cotton Denier Decitex

Worsted Tex
(Nm) (Nec) (den) (dtex)
Metric 1.693 × 1.129 × 10000 /

1 × Nm 1000/tex 9000 / den
(Nm) Nec worsted dtex
Cotton 0.591 × Worsted / 5905 /

1 × Nec 591/tex 5315 / den
(Nec) Nm 1.5 dtex
1× 8858 /
Worsted Nm / 1.129 1.5 × Nec 886/tex 7972 / den
worsted dtex
590.5 / 885.5 /
Tex 1000 / Nm 1 × tex Den / 9 Dtex / 10
Nec worsted
Denier 7972 /
9000 / Nm 5315 / Nec 9 × tex 1 × den 0.9 × dtex
(den) worsted
Decitex 10000 / 8858 /

5905 / Nec 10 × tex 1.11 × den 1 × dtex
(dtex) Nm worsted
1.4 Folded Yarn Count

The counts of folded yarns in cotton, linen and worsted are expressed in terms of the
counts of the single threads of which the folded yarn is composed. There will be some contraction
in length when two threads are twisted together; so that the actual count of single thread
required producing a twofold yarn of 21s count will be slightly finer than 42s. But this contraction
is not significant in ordinary cases.
To calculate the count of folded yarn, assume a definite length unit, say one hank. Then
the weight of such length unit of each component threads is found out. The sum of these weights
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will be the weight of the assumed length unit of resultant folded yarn. The length and weight
being known; the count of the folded yarn can be easily calculated by using suitable formula as
given below.
For Indirect Count System
1 1 1
= +
𝑅𝐶 𝑅1 𝑅2
And for ‘n’ number of yarn counts
1 1 1 1
= + + …………+
𝑅𝐶 𝑅1 𝑅2 𝑅𝑛
For Direct Count System
𝑅𝐶 = 𝑅1 + 𝑅2
And for ‘n’ number of yarn counts
𝑅𝐶 = 𝑅1 + 𝑅2 + … … … … + 𝑅𝑛
Where, R1, R2, and Rc are the count of 1st individual, 2nd individual and resultant yarns
respectively.
Note: The counts should be in same system.
Example 1.10:
Calculate the resultant count of three-fold cotton yarn consists of 20’s, 30’s and 15’s.
Solution:
1 hank of 20’s = 1/20 lb.
1 hank of 30’s = 1/30 lb.
1 hank of 15’s = 1/15 lb.
So, for three-fold yarn:
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1 1 1 9
1 ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑘 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑟𝑒𝑒 𝑓𝑜𝑙𝑑 𝑦𝑎𝑟𝑛 = + + = 𝑙𝑏𝑠
20 30 15 60
Therefore, the resultant count three-fold yarn
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𝑅𝑒𝑠𝑢𝑙𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑡 𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡 = [ ]
𝑊𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑖𝑛 𝑙𝑏𝑠 𝑜𝑓 1 ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑘 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑟𝑒𝑒 𝑓𝑜𝑙𝑑 𝑦𝑎𝑟𝑛
1
=[ ]
9/60
𝑅𝑒𝑠𝑢𝑙𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑡 𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡 = 6.66 ≅ 7′ 𝑠
Example 1.11:
A two-fold cotton yarn having 8’s and a thread of unknown count was found to be of 4’s cotton.
Find the unknown count of yarn.
Solution:
1 hank of 8’s = 1/8 lb.
1 hank of two-fold yarn = 1/4 lb.
Therefore, 1 hank of unknown yarn
1 1 1
1 hank of unknown yarn = − = 𝑙𝑏𝑠
4 8 8
1
Count of unknown yarn = [ ]
𝑊𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑖𝑛 𝑙𝑏. 𝑜𝑓 1 ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑘 𝑜𝑓 𝑢𝑛𝑘𝑛𝑜𝑤𝑛 𝑦𝑎𝑟𝑛
1
=[ ]
1/8
= 8′ 𝑠 Cotton
1.5 Cost of Folded yarn

The end price of folded yarns depends upon the cost of its every component yarns. If the
constituent yarns are of same count, the calculation will be very simple and easy. But if the folded
yarn is composed of yarns of different counts, the cost of the resultant yarn count will depend
upon the proportion of the constituent yarns in the folded yarn.
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If two yarns are folded together, and
A= Count of 1st yarn
B= Count of 2nd yarn
y= Cost of 1st yarn
z= Cost of 2nd yarn
𝐴𝑧+𝐵𝑦
Cost of folded yarn (material) = 𝐶𝑓 = 𝐴+𝐵
In case of three yarns, folded together,
C= Count of 3rd yarn
y = Cost of 1st yarn
z= Cost of 2nd yarn
w= Cost of 3rd yarn
𝐴𝐵(𝑤)+𝐴𝐶(𝑧)+𝐵𝐶(𝑦)
Cost of folded yarn (material) = 𝐶𝑓 = 𝐴𝐵+𝐴𝐶+𝐵𝐶
𝑇𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑓𝑜𝑙𝑑𝑒𝑑 𝑦𝑎𝑟𝑛, 𝐶𝑓 ′ = 𝐶𝑓 + 𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛/𝑓𝑜𝑙𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 cost
𝐶𝑓′ = 𝐶𝑓 + 𝐶𝐶
Example 1.12:
Calculate the price per pound of two fold yarn by twisting together 20’s and 30’s. Price of 20’s
and 30’s per pound is Rs-18 and Rs-35 respectively. The doubling cost per pound is Rs-2.
Solution:
If,
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y= Cost of 1st yarn
z= Cost of 2nd yarn
Cost of folded yarn material can be calculated as under:
𝐴𝑧 + 𝐵𝑦
𝐶𝑓 =
𝐴+𝐵
(20 × 35) + (30 × 18)

𝐶𝑓 =
(20 + 30)
700 + 540
𝐶𝑓 =
50
𝐶𝑓 = 32.2
Total cost of folded yarn is:
𝐶𝑓′ = 𝐶𝑓 + 𝐶𝐶
𝐶𝑓′ = 32.2 + 2 = 34.2 𝑅𝑠.
1.6 Conditioning
All textile materials are more or less hygroscopic. They contain a certain amount of
moisture, depending on the relative humidity of the surrounding atmosphere in which they are
kept. So in determining the weight of the yarn or a fabric it is necessary to have the weight taken
under standard condition. Also while selling or purchasing cotton yarn their price is fixed on their
conditioned weight. While doing the textile materials business, one should know about the
moisture regain (MR) and moisture content (MC) of the material. The amount of moisture
absorbed by the oven dry weight of the material when exposed to the atmosphere is called as
moisture regain of the material.
𝑂𝑟𝑖𝑔𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑙 𝑤𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 − 𝑂𝑣𝑒𝑛 𝑑𝑟𝑦 𝑤𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡
𝑀𝑜𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝑅𝑒𝑔𝑎𝑖𝑛 (𝑀𝑅)% = × 100
𝑂𝑣𝑒𝑛 𝑑𝑟𝑦 𝑤𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡
While the amount of moisture contained in a material and is expressed as percentage on

its original weight is called moisture content.
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𝑀𝑜𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑡 (𝑀𝐶)% = × 100
𝑂𝑟𝑖𝑔𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑙 𝑤𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡
The most important term for doing business in textile is the conditioned weight (correct invoice
weight) of the material. If there is less moisture in the cotton than the normal, the buyer will be
gainer and seller will be loser to an extent depending upon the deficiency of the cotton in respect
of moisture content. To avoid this problem while doing business of the materials like: cotton, their
price is fixed on conditioned weight.
𝑀𝑅%
𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑑𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑒𝑑 𝑤𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑦𝑎𝑟𝑛 = 𝑊𝐶 = 𝑊𝑂 + ( × 𝑊𝑜 )
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WO = Oven dry weight (The weight of the material obtained by heating the material in a
conditioning oven at 220-230 F, until it attains the constant weight).
Example 1.13:
The oven dry weight of 690 yards of cotton yarn is 45 grains. What is the conditioned count of
the yarn?
Solution:
We know that,
𝑀𝑅%
Conditioned weight of yarn, 𝑊𝐶 = 𝑊𝑂 + ( × 𝑊𝑜 )
100
8.5
Conditioned weight of yarn, 𝑊𝐶 = 45 + ( × 45)
100
Conditioned weight of yarn, 𝑊𝐶 = 45 + 3.82
Conditioned weight of yarn, 𝑊𝐶 = 48.82 𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑠
Example 1.14:
The oven dry weight of the 220 grains of cotton is found to be 200 grains. Calculate the moisture
regain, moisture content and conditioned weight of the cotton.
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Solution:

𝑂𝑣𝑒𝑛 𝑑𝑟𝑦 𝑤𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡
220 − 200
200
20
200
𝑀𝑜𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝑅𝑒𝑔𝑎𝑖𝑛 (𝑀𝑅) = 10 %

𝑂𝑟𝑖𝑔𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑙 𝑤𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡
220 − 200
220
20
220
𝑀𝑜𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑡 (𝑀𝐶) = 9.09 %
𝑀𝑅%
𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑑𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑒𝑑 𝑤𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑦𝑎𝑟𝑛, 𝑊𝐶 = 𝑊𝑂 + ( × 𝑊𝑜 )
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8.5
𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑑𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑒𝑑 𝑤𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑦𝑎𝑟𝑛, 𝑊𝐶 = 200 + ( × 200)
100
𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑑𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑒𝑑 𝑤𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑦𝑎𝑟𝑛, 𝑊𝐶 = 200 + 17
The different textile materials have different moisture regain and moisture content as given below.
Table 1.2 Moisture Regain and Moisture Content of Different Fibers
Material Name Moisture Regain % Moisture Content %
Cotton 8.5 7.83

Flax, Hemp 12 10.7
Jute 13.75 12.1
Silk 11 9.91
Viscose Rayon 11 9.91
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Rayon Acetate 6 5.66
Worsted (Yarn) 18.25 15.4
Woollen (Yarn) 17 14.5
Nylon 4.2 3.78
1.7 Average Count

The term average count indicates the calculated count determined from the total length
and total weight of the different counts of yarn in question. And by this total length and total
weight we can find the average count in the required system.
Example 1.15: Calculate the average count of 80/S, 50/S, 40/S and 20/S cotton yarn.
Solution:
C1:C2:C3:C4
80:50:40:20
Taking L.C.M. of all four counts,
L.C.M = 400
This means we have to take 400 hanks of each count.
𝐿𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ(ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑘𝑠) 400
400 ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑘𝑠 𝑜𝑓 80/𝑆 𝑤𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑠 = = = 5 𝑙𝑏𝑠
𝐶𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡 80
Now, Total number of hanks = 400+400+400+400=1600 hanks,
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Total weight= 5+8+10+20=43 lbs
And, 𝐴𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑔𝑒 𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡 = 𝑤𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡(𝑙𝑏𝑠)
= 43
= 37.2S
1.8 Exercise
Problem 1: Show that 1 oz = 28.3 gms.

Problem 2: Show that 1 oz/yd2 = 33.9 grams/m2.
Problem 3: Show that 1 lb/in2 = 0.06895 bar
Problem 4: Show that in indirect system 𝑁𝑒𝑐 = 8.33 × 𝑊(𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑠)
Problem 5: Show that in indirect system 𝑁𝑒𝑤𝑠 = 12.5 ×
𝐿(𝐾𝑚𝑠) 𝐿(𝑀𝑡𝑟𝑠)
Problem 6: Show that in indirect system 𝑁𝑚 = 𝑊(𝐾𝑔𝑠) = 𝑊(𝐺𝑟𝑚𝑠)
1 𝐿(𝑀𝑡𝑟𝑠)
Problem 7: Show that in indirect system 𝑁𝑒𝑓𝑟 = ×
2 𝑊(𝐺𝑟𝑚𝑠)
Problem 8: If 240 yards of cotton yarn weight 40 grains, what is the count of yarn in English cotton
system?
Problem 9: Find the weight of 270 yards of 60S cotton.
Problem 10: What is length of 105 grains of 40S cotton yarn?
Problem 11: How many hanks are contained in 5 bundles of 80S cotton yarn?
Problem 12: Find the count in worsted system of yarn if 650 m weigh 55 grains.
Problem 13: If 840 yards of worsted yarn weigh 50 grains. What will be the count of yarn?
Problem 14: The weight of 768 yards of woollen yarn is 0.25 lbs. What is the count of yarn?
Problem 15: Calculate the count in French cotton system of 100 m of cotton yarn if weight is 4
grams.
Problem 16: If the weight of 60 km of cotton yarn is 5 kgs. What is the count of yarn in French
cotton and metric system?
Problem 17: 45 yards of cotton was found to be weigh 5 grains. Calculate its count in decimal
system?
Problem 18: Show that in direct system 𝑇𝑒𝑥 𝐶𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡 = 𝑇𝑒𝑥 = 1000 × 𝐿(𝑀𝑡𝑟𝑠)
Problem 19: Show that in direct system 𝐷𝑒𝑛𝑖𝑒𝑟 𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡 = 𝐷𝑒𝑛𝑖𝑒𝑟 = 9000 × 𝐿(𝑀𝑡𝑟𝑠)
Problem 20: If 350 meters of silk yarn weigh 7.5 grains. What is the count of yarn in denier system?
Problem 21: What is the weight of 270 meter of Nylon yarn whose count is 200 denier.
Problem 22: Calculate the count of 5000 yards of cotton yarn in Tex system, if its weight is 10
ounces.
Problem 23: The length of a quality of 42 Tex Nylon is 7 Km. Calculate the weight of yarn in
ounces?
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Problem 24: If 27432 yards of acetate yarn weight 240 grams. What is its count in Tex and Grex
system?
Problem 25: Find the length of 40 ounces & 11 drams of silk yarn, whose count is 150 drams.
Problem 26: Show that, Linen count = 0.853 × Woollen count
Problem 27: A warp is composed of 40/2 and 30/1 cotton yarn in proportion of 2 ends of 40/2 &
12 ends of 30/1 yarn. Calculate the average count of yarn in warp.
Problem 28: A warp consists of yards of following particulars. Calculate the average count; (a) 3
lbs of 20s yarn. (b) 6 lbs of 16s yarn. (c) 9 lbs of 24s yarn.
Problem 29: Given a compound twisted thread, which is made up of one thread of 20 Ne spun
viscous, one thread of 20/2 ply Ne worsted & one thread of 80 denier polyester
filament yarn. Find the resultant yarn count in the Tex, denier & cotton system.
Problem 30: If the oven dry weight of 7200 yards of Jute yarn is 2 lbs. then calculate its
conditioned count (direct system). The percentage of M.R of Jute is13.75%.
Problem 31: Convert 20s cotton into Worsted system.
Problem 32: Convert 135 denier into Tex count.
Problem 33: Calculate the equivalent count of 163 Tex into Grex system.
Problem 34: Convert 100s cotton into Denier system.
Problem 35: Convert 20 Tex into Worsted count.
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Problem 36: Show that for cotton count 𝑁𝑒 = 𝐷𝑒𝑛𝑖𝑒𝑟
Problem 37: Show that 𝑁𝑒 = 0.59𝑁𝑚
Problem 38: Calculate the counts of 3 fold cotton yarn composed of 20/1, 15/1 and 12/1.
Problem 39: One thread of an unknown count, when folded together with another 72/1 cotton
yarn gives a twofold yarn of 31.5 cotton. Calculate the count of unknown thread.
Problem 40: A 3-fold cotton yarn is composed of 8s, 24s & a thread of un-known count was found
to be a 4s cotton. Calculate the count of unknown thread.
Problem 41: Calculate the count of the corkscrew yarn produced by twisting together one thread
of 2/40S and the other of 10s cotton. By actual measurement it was found that 20
inches of 10S thread and 10 inches of 2/40S are contained in 10 inches of corkscrew
yarn.
Problem 42: A yarn of 36/1 costs 42Rs/lb & 12/1 yarn costs 14 Rs/lb. What is the cost of yarn
composed of two twisted threads?
Problem 43: Find the cost of 3 folded yarn composed of 60/1, 40/1 & 20/1 & cost of yarn/lb is 32,
24 & 16Rs/lb respectively. If folding cost is 55 Rs/lb.
Problem 44: Calculate the cost of 4 ply yarn of 80s, 60s, 50s& 40s yarn. If their cost is 40, 36, 32 &
24 Rs/lb. If folding/conversion cost is 0.85 Rs/lb.
Problem 45: A folded yarn is composed of one thread of 14 Tex & other of 12 Tex. Their price is
Rs9 & Rs 10 per pound respectively. Calculate the cost of folded yarn, if conversion
cost is 0.35 Rs/kg.
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Problem 46: The conditioned count of a yarn is 20s cotton. What is the oven dry weight of 16
hanks of such yarn?
Problem 47: Calculate the conditioned count of cotton yarn in Tex system, if oven dry weight of
24 km yarn is 32grams.
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CHAPTER – 2
WINDING CALCULATIONS
Yasir Nawab, Khubab Shaker
Winding
Winding is a process in which yarn from ring bobbins (comes from spinning department)
are wound into convenient form of package. Transferring a yarn from one type of package to
another package, more suitable for subsequent process is also called winding. Main objectives of
winding include:
 Changing package size/shape according to requirement of subsequent process

 Clearing yarn defects like slub, thick and thin places, neps, etc
 Doubling the yarn
2.1 Winding Rate

Winding rate is the speed at which the yarn is wound on package surface. In case of
parallel package, the traverse is very slow, so the winding rate is approximately equal to the
surface speed (πDN). But in case of cross wound package, where traverse is quick, its effect on
winding rate must be taken into account. In this case, the surface speed and traverse speed of
yarn both contribute to the actual winding rate.
VT
B A
VS VR
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Figure 2.1 Traverse and Surface velocity in case of cross wound package
The traverse velocity (VT) is at right angles to surface velocity (VS), as shown in Figure 2.1.
Vector addition of both these velocities produces the resultant winding velocity (VR). Let,
AB = Traverse speed of yarn, VT
OB = Surface speed of drum, VS
OA= Resultant speed of yarn, VR
Then,
(OA)2 = (OB)2+ (AB)2
𝑉𝑅 2 = 𝑉𝑆 2 + 𝑉𝑇 2 ……………Eq. 2.1
If,
D = Diameter of grooved drum,
N = RPM of drum
Then,
VS = πDN
Putting values of VS in Eq.2.1, we get
VR2 = (πDN)2 + VT2
𝑉𝑅 = √(𝜋𝐷𝑁)2 + 𝑉𝑇 2…………… Eq. 2.2
Example 2.1:
Consider a grooved drum having two grooves, is driving package. If diameter of drum is 8 cm
and it is revolving at 900 rpm, calculate the winding rate, VR.
Solution:
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6”
D = 8 cm = 0.08 m
Since the number of grooves in drum are 2, its traverse will complete in 2 revolutions.
Traverse if 2 rev/min of drum = 6” / min
Traverse if 1 rev/min of drum = 3” / min
Traverse if 900 rev/min of drum = 3 × 900 = 2700” /min
Traverse if 900 rev/min of drum = 2700/39.37 = 69 m/min
𝑉𝑅 = √(𝜋𝐷𝑁)2 + 𝑉𝑇 2
𝑉𝑅 = √(3.1416 × 0.08 × 900)2 + (69)2
VR= 237 m/min
2.2 Coil angle and wind angle

The angle at which yarn coils around the package, relative to the vertical axis is known as
winding angle (θ) as shown in Figure 2.2. Lesser the winding angle, more compact will be the
package.
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Figure 2.2 Coil and wind angle for cross wound packages
Angle of wind, θ can be calculated as:
Tan θ = AB/OB = VT/VS
𝑉
θ = tan−1 (𝑉𝑇 )…………… Eq. 2.3
𝑆
The angle of wind reduces with increase in diameter of package, as yarn traverses from
tip towards the base.
The angle b/w the direction of yarn lay on the package surface and the plane parallel to
package axis is called coil angle, denoted by α.
Coil angle, α = 90- θ
Example 2.2:
A cylindrical package is wound on 5 cm diameter of paper cone. Spindle speed is 3200 rpm. Its
traverse velocity is 205 m/min. Determine net winding rate and angle of wind as start of winding
and net winding rate and wind angle at package diameter of 16 cm.
Solution:
The problem needs to be solved at two different levels, initially when the diameter of
cone is almost equal to the paper cone and secondly for the final stage, where the diameter of
cone is maximum.
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When the diameter is equal to 5 cm:
D1 = 5 cm = 0.05 m
N = 3200 rpm
VS1 = πD1N = 502.4 m/min
VT = 205 m/min
θ1 = Tan-1 (VT/VS) = Tan-1 (205/502.4)
θ1 = 22o10‘
When the diameter is equal to 16 cm:
D2 = 16 cm = 0.16 m
N = 3200 rpm
VS2 = πD2N = 1607.7 m/min
VT = 205 m/min
θ2 = Tan-1 (VT/VS) = Tan-1 (205/1607.7)
θ2 = 7o16‘
From the results, it can be observed that the wind angle is reducing as diameter of
package is increasing. So, the resultant speed in each case may be calculated as:
VR when diameter is 5 cm:
Sin θ1 = VT/ VR1
VR1 = VT/ Sin θ1 = 205/ Sin (22o10‘)
VR1= 554 m/min
VR when diameter is 16 cm:
Sin θ2 = VT/ VR2
VR2 = VT/ Sin θ2 = 205/ Sin (7o 16‘)
VR2 = 1626 m/min
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The percentage increase in the speed is calculated as:
(𝑉𝑅1 −𝑉𝑆1 )
𝑃𝑒𝑟𝑐𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑔𝑒 𝑖𝑛𝑐𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑒 𝑎𝑡 𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑟𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑝𝑎𝑐𝑘𝑎𝑔𝑒 = 𝑉𝑆1
Percentage increase at start of package = (554-503)/503 = 10%
(𝑉𝑅2 −𝑉𝑆2 )
𝑃𝑒𝑟𝑐𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑔𝑒 𝑖𝑛𝑐𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑒 𝑎𝑡 𝑒𝑛𝑑 𝑜𝑓 𝑝𝑎𝑐𝑘𝑎𝑔𝑒 = 𝑉𝑆2
Percentage increase at end of package = (1628-1608)/1608 = 1%
2.3 Winding machine production

The production of winding machine is usually expressed in terms of amount of yarn
wound per unit time. It is measured in terms of weight, e.g. Kgs, lbs or bags (1 bag = 100 lbs), it is
the net yarn weight excluding core weight, stoppers and packing material.
The production of winding machine can be determined by the following formula.
𝑊×60×𝑇×𝐸×𝑆×1.0936
𝑃= …………… Eq. 2.4
𝑁𝑒 ×840
Where,
P = Production (lbs)
W = Winding rate (m/min) = Surface speed of drum
T = Time (hours)
E = Efficiency
S = No of spindles
Ne = Count
The winding machine efficiency gives us an idea about the running time and stoppages
of the machine. It can be calculated as:
𝐴𝑐𝑡𝑢𝑎𝑙 𝑃𝑟𝑜𝑑𝑢𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛
𝑃= × 100…………… Eq. 2.5
𝐶𝑎𝑙𝑐𝑢𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑃𝑟𝑜𝑑𝑢𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛
The production of winding machine depends upon a number of factors. The most
important factors are the diameter and RPM of drum. The yarn count also affects the production
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in terms of weight. Other factors include quality of yarn, degree of clearing, splicing frequency
and the environmental conditions.
Example 2.3:
We are to wind a yarn of 10/s into cones of 4.167 lbs, using a single winder. The diameter of
drum is 2.5” and it is revolving at 1000 rpm. Calculate the production in lbs/hour if efficiency is
90%.
Solution:
Surface speed of drum = πdN = 3.14 x 2.5” x 1000 = 7854 “/min
Surface speed of drum = (7854 x 60)/36 = 13090 yards/min
Production in lbs/hr = 13090/(840 x 10) = 1.56 lbs
As the efficiency is 90%, so
Production in lbs/hr = (1.56 x90)/100 = 1.4 lbs
2.4 Package density

Density of a winding package is the measure of its hardness or softness. It is mass of yarn
wound per unit volume. The hardness of successive layers (from inside to outside of package)
must decrease gradually. Optimum density is required for the wound packages. The density of a
package may be determined as follow.
Diameter of package at base = D1
Diameter of paper at base = D2
Diameter of package at tip = d1
Diameter of paper at tip = d2
Height of yarn on package = h
The volume of yarn on a tapered package can be calculated as:
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𝜋ℎ
𝑉𝑜𝑙𝑢𝑚𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑓𝑟𝑢𝑠𝑡𝑢𝑚 = {(𝐷1 2 + 𝐷1 𝑑1 + 𝑑1 2 ) − (𝐷2 2 + 𝐷2 𝑑2 + 𝑑2 2 )}
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In case of parallel package, the volume of yarn is calculated as:
𝜋
𝑉𝑜𝑙𝑢𝑚𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑦𝑎𝑟𝑛 𝑜𝑛 𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑙 𝑝𝑎𝑐𝑘𝑎𝑔𝑒, 𝑉 = 4 (𝐷 2 − 𝑑2 )𝐿
Where,
Diameter of package = D
Diameter of paper = d
Height of yarn on package = h
If W1 is the weight of paper and W2 is the weight of package, then weight of yarn on
package is W2 – W1. Thus density can be calculated as:
𝑊𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑖𝑛 𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑚𝑠
𝐷𝑒𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑦 (𝑔⁄𝑐𝑚3 ) =
𝑉𝑜𝑙𝑢𝑚𝑒 𝑖𝑛 𝑐𝑚3
The cones used in high speed warping or for shuttle less weaving should be tapered at
certain angles i.e., 6° for high take-off speed of yarn. There is variation in diameter of paper cone.
Diameter at base is higher than the tip of paper cone. So, there is variation in the surface speed
of cone. The winding rate at the base will be faster than tip of the core, to keep constant speed
of yarn; traverse is kept faster toward the tip of cone.
Example 2.4:
Show that the traverse speed in a taper package increases with decrease in the diameter of cone.
Solution:
Consider a conical package having two equally wide stripes A & B with diameters of D1 &
D2. Let, the length of yarn wound across stripes A and B is represented by ‘a’ and ‘b’ respectively.
To construct a package at uniform rates in two stripes the quantity of yarn (length of yarn lay)
must be proportional to D1 and D2.
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So,
a α D1
a = constant × D1
a / D1 = constant ………..(a)
Similarly,
b α D2
b = constant × D2
b / D2 = constant ………..(b)
Comparing the equation (a) and (b)
a / D1 = b / D2
It means the ratio between the yarn lay should be equal to the ratio of diameters of
respective stripe. Let,
D1 = 10 cm
D2 = 8 cm
a = 3cm
Then,
b = a × (D2 / D1)
b = 3 × (10 / 8)
b = 2.4 cm
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If θ1 and θ2 are the wind angles for yarn lay ‘a’ and ‘b’, then in triangle OAB,
Sinθ1 = AB/OA = 1/3
θ1 = Sin-1 (1/3) = 19.47°
If VT is the traversing speed of yarn across stripe A and Vs is the surface speed of package
at A, then,
Tanθ1 = VT/VS
VT = VS .Tanθ1
VT = πDN .Tanθ1
VT = 3.14 ×10 × N .Tan (19.47°)
VT = 11.09 x N cm/min
In triangle OA‘B‘
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Sinθ2 = A’B’/OA’ = 1/2.4
θ2 = Sin-1 (1/2.4) = 24.62°
Here If VT is the traversing speed of yarn across stripe B and VS is the surface speed of
package at B, then
VT = VS .Tanθ2
VT = πDN .Tanθ2
VT = 3.14 × 10 × N .Tan (24.62°)
VT = 14.39 × N cm/min
This result shows that the traverse speed (VT) and wind angle (θ) increases towards the
tip of the package as the diameter (D) of package reduces.
Similarly, we can also find the traverse speed at diameters of 12cm, 10cm, 8cm and
6cm, as are given in Table 2.1.
Table 2.1 Traverse velocity at different cone section diameter
Cone Section Dia Angle of Wind Coil Angle Traverse Velocity,
(cm) (θ) (90-θ=α) VT (cm/min)
12 16° - 8 sec 73° - 52 sec 10.89 n
10 19° - 27 sec 70° - 33 sec 11.09 n
8 24° - 37 sec 65° - 23 sec 11.50 n
6 33° - 45 sec 56° - 15 sec 12.60 n
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The above table shows that the traverse velocity increases towards the nose (tip) of the
cone. Therefore, the grooves cut into the driving drum of a cone winder have increasing pitch
from the larger end of cone to the nose of cone.
Table 2.2 Relation b/w the cone section diameter & Cos of coil angle:
Cone Section Dia Cosine of coil Angle

D. Cos α
(cm) (Cos α)
12 Cos74° = 0.28 3.36
10 Cos70° = 0.33 3.34
8 Cos65° = 0.42 3.35
6 Cos56° = 0.56 3.34
This result shows that Cone section diameter × cos of coil angle = constant
Table 2.3 Relation b/w traverses speed & Sin of coil angle:
Traverse Velocity, Sine of coil Angle

VT. Sin α
VT (cm/min) (Sin α)
10.90 n Sin74° = 0.96 10.47 n
11.09 n Sin70° = 0.94 10.46 n
11.52 n Sin65° = 0.90 10.47 n
12.60 n Sin56° = 0.83 10.47 n
This result shows that at any cone section, traverse velocity × sin of coil angle = constant
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2.5 Exercise
Problem 1: A spinning unit has a winding machine with 80 spindles; the drum diameter of each is
6 cm. Calculate the number of bags produced in one day, if the yarn count is 20/s and drum RPM
are 1147 rpm, machine is operating at 92.5% efficiency.
Problem 2: Calculate the time required to produce 200 bags of 16/s, if the installed capacity is 100
spindles, drum diameter is 3” and it is revolving at 1200 rpm at an efficiency of 90%.
Problem 3: Find the number of spindles required to give a production of 800 kgs in 24 hours,
where yarn count is 12/s, drum diameter 2.5”, drum rpm 1250 and efficiency is 90%.
Problem 4: How many spindles will be required to get a daily production of 1000 lbs in, if the yarn
count is 20/s, drum diameter is 3”, drum rpm 1150 and expected efficiency of machine is 95%.
Problem 5: How many hours will be required to wind 100 bags of 30/s, if the installed capacity is
140 spindles, drum diameter is 6 cm and it is revolving at 1100 rpm at an efficiency of 92%.
Problem 6: Calculate the efficiency of a winding machine with 80 spindles; the drum diameter of
each is 3“, yarn count is 40/s and drum RPM are 1150 rpm, the per shift production is 650 lbs.
Problem 7: What will be the per day production of a spinning unit (in bags) having 120 spindles.
The drum diameter and RPM are 2.5 inch and 1050 respectively. The yarn count is 24/s and
machine is operating at 90% efficiency.
Problem 8: Calculate the time in hours required to convert a bag of 16/s, with individual cone
weight of 4.16 lbs into baby cones of 1 lbs each. The available number of spindles is 16, drum
diameter is 3” and it is revolving at 1200 rpm at an efficiency of 93%.
Problem 9: Find the number of spindles required to give per shift production of 450 lbs in 24 hours,
where yarn count is 40/s, drum diameter 2.5”, drum rpm 1000 and average efficiency is 90%.
Problem 10: How many spindles will be required to get a daily production of 700 lbs, if the yarn
count is 30/s, drum diameter is 7 cm, drum rpm 1150 and expected efficiency of machine is 85%.
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Problem 11: How many hours will be required to wind 200 lbs of 60/s, if the installed capacity is
40 spindles, drum diameter is 2.5 cm and it is revolving at 1100 rpm at an efficiency of 90%.
Problem 12: Calculate the efficiency of a winding machine with 100 spindles; the drum diameter
of each is 3“, yarn count is 30/s and drum RPM are 900 rpm. The per day production is 1250 lbs.
Problem 13: Calculate the winding machine efficiency having 120 100 spindles; where drum
diameter of each is 2.5“, yarn count is 24/s and drum RPM are 950 rpm. The per day production
is 1500 lbs.
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CHAPTER – 3
WARPING CALCULATIONS
Khubab Shaker
Warping
Warping is the process of transferring a number of yarns from a creel of single end
packages, forming a parallel sheet, on to a beam. The main objectives of warping include:
 To get the required number of ends as per set calculation

 To get the required length of yarn on each beam of the set
 To wind a specific type of package required by subsequent process
The most commonly used types of warping include direct/high speed warping, sectional warping
and ball warping.
3.1 Direct warping

In direct warping, the yarns are withdrawn from the single-end yarn packages on the creel
and directly wound on a beam. It is a single step and high speed process.
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3.1.1 Set calculations
The set calculations involve the warp count, length of warp, number of ends in warp,
weight of warp, number of creels, cone weight and number of beams.
A formula to calculate the approximate number of total ends in weaver beam is given
below; the detailed formula is given later in chapter 6.
Ends/inch × Fabric width (inch)× No of width

Total ends in weaver ′ sbeam = No of weaver′ s beam
The number of warper beams is calculated as:
Total ends
No. of warper beams =
Creel capacity
Total Ends
No. of ends/warper beam = No of warper beams
Next step in set calculations is to calculate the cone length, using warp count and the cone
weight. This calculation is necessary to calculate exactly the set length.
Warp count × Cone weight (lbs) × 840

Cone length (meters) = 1.0936
The length taken from cone is calculated by subtracting remainders from cone length.
Length Taken = Cone Length – Cone remainder
Length taken from cone (meters)

Length taken %age = × 100
Cone length (meters)
Note: Normally the length taken %age is 99% for single yarns.
Now the set length is calculated using the below relation.
Length taken (meters)

Set length (meters) = × Noofcreels
Noofwarperbeams
The number of creels may be 1, 2, 3 or 4 depending on the requirement of set length. The
amount of yarn in terms of bags, required to warp a set of known parameters is:
Total ends×No.of creels

No. of bags = No.of beams×Cones/bag
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Beam count is the term used to express the count of yarn calculated using the collective
amount of yarn warped on the beam.
Set Length (meters)×Ends/beam×1.0936

Beam Count = Actual beam weight (lbs)×840
The length short loss in terms of weight and %age is calculated as:
Length short (meters)×Total no of cones×1.0936

Length Short loss (lbs) = Warp count×840
Length short (meters)

Length Short loss (%) = Set Length (meters)
× 100
Example 3.1:
Perform set calculations separately for 1, 2, 3 and 4 creels set for the quality : 30 × 30 / 91 × 86,
65”, that will be produced on 190cm loom. The cone weight is 4.167 lbs and cone remainder is
960 meters, while creel capacity used is 740.
Solution:
Set Calculation for 1 Creel:
Loomwidth 74.80"
No. of widths = Clothwidth
= 65"
= 1.15 ≅ 1 width
Ends/inch x width" x No of width

Total ends in weaver ′ s beam =
Noofweaver′ sbeam
91 x 65 x 1
Total ends in weaver ′ s beam = 1
= 5915 ends
Total ends T.E 5915

No. of Warper beam = Creel capacity = C.C = 740
= 7.99 ≅ 8
Total ends 5915

No. of Ends/warper beam = No.of warper beams = 8
= 739.375
Now it can be 739 ends/beam or 740 ends/beam. To calculate it we will take the figure
after decimal point and multiply it with total number of beams.
0.375 × 8 = 3 beams
So, three beams out of 8 will be of 740 ends and remaining beams will be of 739 ends and
by their sum we will get our required number of ends for a set.
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740 × 3 = 2220 ends
739 × 5 = 3695 ends
Total ends = 5915
Next step is the calculation of length available on the cone of given weight and ultimately
the calculation of set length.
Cone weight (lbs) × Count × 840

Cone length (mtrs) = 1.0936
4.167 × 30 × 840
= 96020.85 𝑚
Cone length−Cone remainder

Set length = × No of creels
No of warper beams
96020−960
Set length = × 1 = 11885 m
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Now calculating the number of bags required to warp the set of given quality
Total ends×Number of creels

Number of bags =
Number of beams× Cones/bag
5915 × 1
Number of bags = 8 × 24
= 30.8073 bags
So, there will be 30 complete bags and some cones
Number of cones =0.8073× 24 = 19.375 = 20 cones
So, the amount of yarn required to warp a set of single creel is 30 bags and 20 cones.
Set Calculation for 2 Creels:
Number of beams=8
Since the number of beams (8) is divisible by number of creels (2), so we will proceed with
same number of ends/beam and same number of beams.

Set length = No of warper beams
× No of creels
96020−960
Setlength = 8
× 2 = 23765 meters
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Similarly, the number of bags are calculated as:

Number of bags =
Number of beams×cones/bag
5915 × 2
Number of bags = 8 × 24
= 61.615 bags
Number of cones = 0.615× 24 = 14.75 = 15 cones
So, the amount of yarn required to warp a set of double creel is 61 bags and 15 cones.
If number of creels is more than one, the number of beams should be a multiple of
number of creels. This condition is not satisfied in this case, as the number of beams (8) is not
divisible by number of creels (3). So the set will comprise of number of warper beams, multiple of
number of creels, i.e.
Number of beams=9
Total ends
No. of ends/warper beam = No.of warperbeams
5915
No. of ends/warperbeam = 9
= 657.22
Now, it can be 658 ends/beam or 657 ends/beam. To calculate it, take the figure after
decimal point and multiply it with total number of beams.
No. of beams with one more end = 0.22 × 9 = 2
So, two beams will be of 658 ends and 7 beams (9 – 2 = 7) will be of 657 ends. The total ends can
be verified as:
657 × 7 = 4599 ends
658 × 2 = 1316 ends
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Total ends = 5915
Next step is the calculation of length available on the cone of given weight and ultimately the
calculation of set length.

Set length = No.of warper beams
× No. of creels
96020−960
Set length = 9
× 3 = 31685 meters
Similarly, the amount of yarn can be calculated as:

Number of bags = Number of beams×cones/bag
5915×3
Number of bags = 9×24
= 82.153 bags
So, the amount of yarn required to warp a set of three creel is 82 bags and 4 cones.
Number of beams=8
Since number of beams (8) is divisible by number of creels (4), so we can proceed with
same number of ends and same number of beams.

Set length = No.of warper beams
× No. of creels
96020−960
Set length = 8
× 4 = 47530 mtrs
The amount of yarn required is:
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Total ends×Number of creels 5915×4
Number of bags = = = 123.229 bags
Number of beams×cones/bag 8×24
5915×4
Number of bags = 8×24
= 123.229 bags
So, the amount of yarn required to warp a set of four creel is 123 bags and 6 cones.
Example 3.2:
Calculate the Number of cones and weight of cone in grams to produce a warp set of 1500
meters of following quality to be run on 210cm loom with single weaver’s beam. Cone
remainder is equal to 1000 meters and creel capacity is 672.
Solution:
Quality: 20 x 16 / 128 x 60, 63”
Loom width 82.67"

No of widths = = ≅ 1 width
Cloth width 63"
Ends/inch×Width"×No of widths
Total ends in weaver ′ sbeam = Noof weaver′ sbeam
128 × 63 × 1
Total ends in weaver ′ s beam = = 8064 ends
1
Total ends T.E

No of Warper beam = Creel capacity = C.C
8064
No of Warper beam = 672
= 12
Total ends
No of ends/warper beam = Noof warper beams
8064
No of ends/warper beam = = 672
12
So, all the 12 beams will be of 672 ends, giving total ends of the set.
Total Ends = 672 ×12 = 8064
Number of cones = Number of ends/beam = 672
Next step is the calculation of cone length.
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Set length = × No of creels
No of warper beams
Set length×No of warper beams

Cone length = No of creels
+ Cone remainder
1500×12
Cone length = + 1000 = 19000 meters
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Using the cone length, calculate the cone weight.
Cone weight(lbs) × Count × 840

Cone length(mtrs)× 1.0936

Cone weight (lbs) = Count × 840
19000 x 1.0936
Cone weight (lbs) = 20 x 840
= 1.2368 lbs
Cone weight (grams) = 1.2368 × 453.6 = 561 grams
3.1.2 Warp beam capacity

The term warp beam capacity is used to show the amount of yarn that can be warped on
a certain warp beam. This information is important while planning the number of creels and beam
length, relative to the cone length. Consider a warp beam as shown in the figure 3.1.
D d
Figure 3.1 Warper beam
Here, D is diameter of flange, d is diameter of barrel and L is distance between

two flanges of the beam.
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π
Area of cross section of barrel, A1 = πr 2 = d2
4
π
Area of cross section of Flange, A2 = 4 D2
π
Area of cross section of empty beam, A = 4 (D2 − d2 )
The volume of the empty warp beam can be calculated as:
Volume, V = Area of cross section × Space between two flanges
π
Volume, V = 4 (D2 − d2 ) × L
Using the relation of density and volume, mass can be calculated.
𝑀𝑎𝑠𝑠 (𝑔)
𝐷𝑒𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑦 = 𝑉𝑜𝑙𝑢𝑚𝑒 (𝑐𝑚3 )
If, ρ = density of beam
M = mass of yarn on beam
π
Then, M(grams) = ρ × (D2 − d2 ) × L
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Mass of yarn on warp beam can be calculated as:
Length (yards)× No. of ends

Mass of warp (lbs) = 840 x Count
Length(yards)×Ends
M (grms) = × 453.6
840×Count
Comparing both the equations
Length(yards)×Ends π
× 453.6 = ρ × (D2 − d2 ) × L
840×Count 4
Length (yards)×Ends
Density, ρ =
1.45×(D2 −d2 )LC
Length (meters)×Ends
Density, ρ = 1.33×(D2 −d2 )LC
So the density of a warp beam can be calculated if beam length, ends/warp beam, yarn count and
dimensions of beam are known.
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Example 3.3:
Determine the density of yarn on warp beam if warp count is 20/1 PC, length of warp sheet is
31650 meter and ends/beam are 672. The beam specifications are as follows:
Flange diameter, D = 1000 mm = 100 cm
Barrel diameter, d = 315 mm = 31.5 cm
Space between flanges, L = 2400 mm = 240 cm
Solution:
We know that the density of warp beam is calculated using the following relation:
Length (yards) × Ends

Density, ρ =
1.33 × (D2 − d2 )LC
31650 × 672
Density, ρ =
1.33 × (1002 − 31.52 ) × 240 × 20
Density, ρ = 0.3698gm/cm3
3.1.3 Quality of warp yarn

The quality of warp yarn represents the imperfections in the yarn. It may be checked in
two ways, weight method and length method.
In weight method quality of warp is checked in term of pounds per break (lbs/break). It can be
checked by the given formula:
𝐿𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ×𝐸𝑛𝑑𝑠×1.0936
𝐿𝑏𝑠/𝑏𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑘 = 840×𝐶𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡×𝑁𝑢𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝑏𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑘𝑠
Higher the lbs/ break of warp yarn better will be the quality of yarn.
The length of all the ends is calculated and the number of breaks per unit length
determines the quality of warp.
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In length method, the breaks per 10 million meter (Mm) are calculated as follow:
Number of breaks×107
Breaks/10Mm = Length(meters)×Ends
Example 3.4:
Express the quality of yarn used to warp the quality30×30/91×86, 65” in terms of weight and
length. Set length was 8500 meters and ends were 5915 in the set. The total number of
breakages were 24.
Solution:
In terms of weight the yarn quality is expressed as:
𝐿𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ×𝐸𝑛𝑑𝑠×1.0936
𝐿𝑏𝑠/𝑏𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑘 =
840×𝐶𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡×𝑁𝑢𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝑏𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑘𝑠
8500×5915×1.0936
𝐿𝑏𝑠/𝑏𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑘 = 840×30×24
Lbs/break = 90.91
In length method, the breaks per 10 mm are:
Number of breaks×107
Breaks/10Mm = Length (meters)×Ends
24×107
Breaks/10Mm = 8500×5915
Breaks/10Mm = 4.77
3.1.4 Warping machine efficiency

The efficiency of warping machine depends upon number of beams/creel, number of
creels/set, yarn breakages, machine speed and size of the supply package. To calculate the
efficiency of warping machine, a number of factors need to be considered. These factors include
set length, machine speed, creel change time, comb filling time, number of beams/creel, beam
change time, number of warp breaks and time to repair the break. To determine the efficiency,
actual running time is calculated by excluding the total stoppage time from the total available
time and then following relation is used to determine efficiency.
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𝐴𝑐𝑡𝑢𝑎𝑙 𝑅𝑢𝑛𝑛𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑇𝑖𝑚𝑒
𝐸𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑦(𝑤.𝑟.𝑡. 𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑒) = × 100
𝑇𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝐴𝑣𝑎𝑖𝑙𝑎𝑏𝑙𝑒 𝑇𝑖𝑚𝑒
Example 3.5:
Calculate the efficiency of warping machine for 30×20/145×76, 75”. The specifications are given:
Set length = 23500 meters
Machine speed = 850 m/min
Creel change time = 20 min
Comb filling time = 25 min
No of beams/creel = 5
Beam change time = 5 min
Warp break/beam = 10
Time to repair break = 1.5 min
Solution:

𝐸𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑦(𝑤.𝑟.𝑡. 𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑒) = 𝑇𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝐴𝑣𝑎𝑖𝑙𝑎𝑏𝑙𝑒 𝑇𝑖𝑚𝑒
× 100
Firstly, the actual running time can be calculated as:
𝑇𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ 𝑜𝑓 𝑤𝑎𝑟𝑝 (𝑚𝑒𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑠)

𝐴𝑐𝑡𝑢𝑎𝑙 𝑟𝑢𝑛𝑛𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑒 = 𝑀𝑎𝑐ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑒 𝑠𝑝𝑒𝑒𝑑 (𝑚/𝑚𝑖𝑛)
𝑆𝑒𝑡 𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ(𝑚𝑒𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑠)×𝐵𝑒𝑎𝑚𝑠/𝑐𝑟𝑟𝑒𝑙
𝐴𝑐𝑡𝑢𝑎𝑙 𝑟𝑢𝑛𝑛𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑒 =
𝑀𝑎𝑐ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑒 𝑠𝑝𝑒𝑒𝑑 (𝑚/𝑚𝑖𝑛)
23500×5
𝐴𝑐𝑡𝑢𝑎𝑙 𝑟𝑢𝑛𝑛𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑒 = 850
= 138.26 𝑚𝑖𝑛
Total Stoppages:
Creel change = 20 min
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Comb filling = 25 min
Breakage repairing = Total breaks× Time to repair one break
= 10× 1.5 =15 min
Beam change = Total beams × Beam change time
= 5× 5 = 25 min
Total stoppages = 20 + 25 + 15 + 25=85 min
So,
𝑇𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑎𝑣𝑎𝑖𝑙𝑎𝑏𝑙𝑒 𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑒 = 𝐴𝑐𝑡𝑢𝑎𝑙 𝑟𝑢𝑛𝑛𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑒 + 𝑇𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑠𝑡𝑜𝑝𝑝𝑎𝑔𝑒𝑠
𝑇𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑎𝑣𝑎𝑖𝑙𝑎𝑏𝑙𝑒 𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑒 = 138.26 + 85 = 223.26 𝑚𝑖𝑛

𝐸𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑦(𝑤.𝑟.𝑡. 𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑒) = 𝑇𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝐴𝑣𝑎𝑖𝑙𝑎𝑏𝑙𝑒 𝑇𝑖𝑚𝑒
× 100
138.25
𝐸𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑦(𝑤.𝑟.𝑡. 𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑒) = 223.26
× 100 = 61.9 %
3.2 Sectional warping

It is also called as indirect warping, pattern warping, band warping or drum warping. It is
suitable for all warp patterned fabrics e.g. stripes and checks. Sometimes this process is carried
out for plied or synthetic warps where no sizing is needed. It is a two stage process, namely
Warping and Beaming. Warping is done from creel to drum in the form of individual sections and
beaming involves transfer of yarns from drum to beam in sheet form.
3.2.1 Sectional Warping Calculations
The sectional warping calculations are performed in the following steps.
Step 1: Determine creel capacity
The creel capacity to be used is determined based on the repeat size of stripe and number of
repeats to be accommodated in one section. Additionally, the available creel capacity and the
number of cones (for each color) must also be considered at this steps.
Creel Capacity = n × Repeat size
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Where “n” is any whole number integer.
Step 2: Determine the number of sections
Number of sections are calculated based on the total ends in the fabric and the creel capacity to
be used
𝑇𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑒𝑛𝑑𝑠
𝑁𝑢𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝑠𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠 = 𝐶𝑟𝑒𝑒𝑙 𝑐𝑎𝑝𝑎𝑐𝑖𝑡𝑦
If number of sections is not a whole number like 18.35, then
Ends of cut-able section = Fraction × Creel Capacity
Step 3: Determine the section width
The width of each section is calculated, based on the beam space available and the number of
sections planned.
𝐵𝑒𝑎𝑚 𝑆𝑝𝑎𝑐𝑒 (𝑚𝑚)
𝑆𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑤𝑖𝑑𝑡ℎ (𝑚𝑚) = 𝑁𝑢𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝑠𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠
Step 4: Determine the section reed count
It is important to determine the section reed count, for controlling the section width as per our
requirement. It is calculated as:
Section Ends×25.4
Reed Count (dents/inch) = Section Width (mm)×Reed denting
Example 3.6:
Perform the sectional warping calculations for the following parameters. The warp repeat is on
164 ends, and beam space is 2400 mm, while the total ends of the quality are 6020.
Solution:
Section ends = n × (warp repeat)
= 2 × 164 = 328
No. of sections = Total ends / Section ends
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= 6020 / 328
= 18.3536
Cut-able section ends = Fraction x Creel Capacity
= 0.3536 x 328 = 116
Means 18 sections will have 328 ends and 19th section will have 116 ends.
Section width = Beam space / No. of sections
= 2400 / 18.35 = 130.79 mm
Section Ends x 25.4

Reed Count (dents/inch) =
Section Width (mm)x Reed denting
328 x 25.4
130.79 x 3
Reed Count (dents/inch) = 21.23
We can also use split denting as:
Ends per section

Reed filling =
Total dents used
= 328 / 130.79
= 2.5078 (actual)
Actual Reed Filling = 2.5078 x 2 = 5.015 (Suppose we take 2 dents)
Ends / dent Repeat = 5 ends/ 2 dents
Now it will be 3 ends/dent and 2 ends/dent alternately.
Example 3.7:
A fabric having 5460 ends is to be warped on a sectional warping machine. There are three
differently coloured yarns (white, black and red) in the fabric. The number of threads in a repeat
are 96 (40 white, 40 black and 16 red). The number of cones available is 165, 167 and 50 for
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white, black and red color respectively. Perform the sectional warping calculations if beam
space is 2000 mm and denting is 2. Also determine the beam length if yarn count is 30/s and
cone weight is 1.50 lbs.
Solution:
The number of black and white colored cones is enough to produce 4 repeats, but the red
colored cones can produce only three repeats in a section (due to limited number). Therefore,
we can use 3 repeats in a section.
Section ends = n × (warp repeat)
= 3 × 96 = 288
No. of sections = Total ends / Section ends
= 5460 / 288
= 18.9583
Cut-able section ends = Fraction x Creel Capacity
= 0.9583 x 288 = 276
Means 18 sections will have 288 ends and 19th section will have 276 ends.
Section width = Beam space / No. of sections
= 2000 / 18.9583 = 105.49 mm
Section Ends x 25.4

Section Width (mm)x Reed denting
288 x 25.4
105.49 x 2
Reed Count (dents/inch) = 34.67
In case of non-availability of reed, the warping may be planned with reed denting of 2 or split
denting may also be used.
Now to determine the beam length,
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Cone length (m) = 30 × 768.1 ×1.5
Cone length (m) = 34564.5 m
If 97% of the cone length will be taken, then
Cone length taken (m) = 34564.5 × 0.97
Cone length taken (m) = 33527.5
The beam length is now calculated as:
𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑒 𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ 𝑡𝑎𝑘𝑒𝑛 (𝑚)

𝐵𝑒𝑎𝑚 𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ (𝑚) = 𝑁𝑢𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝑠𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠
In the determination of beam length, the number of sections are considered in whole number
only and are rounded up. Therefore, in this case the number of sections was 18.953 and will be
rounded up to 19.
33527.5
𝐵𝑒𝑎𝑚 𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ (𝑚) =
19
Beam length = 1765 m approx.
3.2.2 Section Building on Section Warping

The section building while sectional warping depends on relation in between the rate of
traverse, rate of increase in the section thickness and the angle of inclination.
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Figure 3.2 Section building and its variables
In the Figure 3.2,
H = Height of the wedge or inclination
T = Distance of the edge of the swift from the starting point of First Section.
θ = Angle of the inclination.
t = Traverse of reed
Suppose for a specific warp length the height (thickness) is “H”. So from triangle ABC the
tanθ can be calculated as:
𝐴𝐵 𝐻
tan 𝜃 = =
𝐴𝐶 𝑇
1 𝑇
=
tan 𝜃 𝐻
Similarly from triangle A’B’C
𝐴′𝐵′ ℎ
tan 𝜃 = =
𝐴′𝐶 𝑡
Comparing both,
𝐻 ℎ
=
𝑇 𝑡
𝑇 ℎ
𝑡=ℎ =
𝐻 tan 𝜃
This result shows that traverse speed is directly proportional to depth of section and inversely
proportional to slope of cone.
Example 3.6:
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A multicolor warp of 20-tex spun yarn is wound on the horizontal section swift of 1.5-meter
diameter on which cones are fixed at 15° to drum axis. Each warp is 3000-meter long and the
width of warp sheet on the swift is 2 meter. It contains 6500 ends while the density of yarn is
0.6 g/cm3. Calculate the depth of yarn and traverse per section.
h
15°
d2 d1
200
Solution:
Dia of swift, d1 = 1.5 m = 150 cm
Dia. of swift with yarn, d2 =?
Width of yarn sheet on swift = 2 meter
Width of yarn sheet on swift = 200 cm
Weight (gms)
Tex Count = x 1000
Length (mtrs)
Length(mtrs) = Number of ends × length/warp = 6500 × 3000 m
Count × Length (mtrs)

Weight (gms) =
1000
20 × 6500 × 3000
Weight (gms) =
1000
Weight (gms) = 390,000 grams
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Hence, the mass of yarn on swift is 390,000 grams.
𝑀𝑎𝑠𝑠
𝑉𝑜𝑙𝑢𝑚𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑦𝑎𝑟𝑛 =
𝐷𝑒𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑦
390,000
𝑉𝑜𝑙𝑢𝑚𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑦𝑎𝑟𝑛 =
0.6
𝑉𝑜𝑙𝑢𝑚𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑦𝑎𝑟𝑛 = 650,000 𝑐𝑚3
But
𝜋
𝑉𝑜𝑙𝑢𝑚𝑒 = (𝑑 2 − 𝑑1 2 ) 𝑙
4 2
3.1416
650,000 = (d2 2 − 1502 ) × 200
4
650,000 × 4
d2 2 − 1502 =
3.1416 × 200
d22 = 1502+4140
d22 = 26640
d2 = 163.2 cm
Hence,
2h = d2 –d1
2h = 163.2 – 150 = 13.2 cm
h = 13.2/2 = 6.66 cm
Now, h is 6.66 cm, and angle is 15o
ℎ
𝑡=
𝑡𝑎𝑛𝜃
6.66
𝑡=
𝑡𝑎𝑛(150 )
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t = 24.6 cm
3.3 Exercise
Problem 1: Calculate the no. of warper beams and set length that can be achieved with cone
weight of 1.25 lbs. for given quality, if wastages are 2.5%. Also find the number of cones required.
Quality: 20 × 20 / 88 × 76, 75”
Problem 2: Calculate the cone weight in grams and number of warper beams required to produce
a set length of 5000 meters for mentioned quality. Allow 900 meters length for wastages and
remainders.
Quality: 10 × 10 / 74 × 44, 63”
Problem 3: Calculate the amount of yarn in lbs. required to achieve a set length of 4500 meters
for the mentioned quality, while the length taken percentage is 97% of the cone length.
Quality: 30 × 20 / 130 × 80, 63”
Problem 4: Calculate the set length in meters that can be achieved from a single creel, with the
individual cone weight of 4.167 lbs. The allowance for wastages and remainders accounts for 2%.
Quality: 30 × 30 / 144 × 74, 65”
Problem 5: Calculate the number of cones and total yarn weight required to produce a set of 8
warper beams. The set length required is 3000 meters and the wastages and remainders account
for 5% of the cone length.
Quality: 80 × 80 / 110 × 80, 63”
Problem 6: Calculate the amount of yarn in bags, to warp a set of 8 warp beams. The length of
warp on each beam is 24000 yards, and there are 562 ends in each beam. The wastages and
remainders allowance is 1.5%.
Quality: 30 × 30 / 124 × 60, 72”
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Problem 7: Calculate the set length in meters that can be achieved from a double creel, with the
individual cone weight of 2.08 lbs. The allowance for wastages and remainders accounts for 1%.
Quality: 70 × 80 / 160 × 110, 72”
Problem 8: Calculate the cone weight in lbs. required to achieve a set length of 8000 yards for the
below mentioned quality, while the length taken percentage is 97.5% of the cone length.
Quality: 60 × 60 / 245 × 135, 70”
Problem 9: Calculate the total yarn weight in bags required to produce a set length of 4500 meters,
where the wastages and remainders account for 4% of the cone length.
Quality: 40 × 40 / 155 × 90, 63”
Problem 10: Calculate the running parameters for sectional warping, if the color repeat in warp is
on 84 ends, the beam space is 2000 mm, while the total ends of the quality are 6300.
Problem 11: Perform sectional warping calculations, if the required stripe size (on loom) is 5 mm.
The beam space is 2200 mm.
Quality: 20 × 20 / 60 × 60, 63”
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CHAPTER - 4
SIZING CALCULATIONS
Muhammad Umar Nazir, Danish Mahmood Baitab
Sizing
The weaving requires warp yarn to be strong, smooth and elastic to a certain degree. To
achieve these properties, protective coating of a film forming agent (size material) is applied to
the warp yarns prior to weaving. The application of size material on the warp sheet, to induce the
desired properties is called slashing or sizing. Sizing is to produce “Quality Fabric” economically
and efficiently.
The warp yarn is under three types of tensions during weaving on loom, namely: constant
mean tension, cyclic tension variation and random tension variation. Constant mean tension is
determined by the take up/let off rate and elasticity of warp yarn. Mean tension is usually not the
cause for warp breakage. Cyclic tension variations are caused by shedding and beat up and
depend on the fabric design and structure. As shown in figure, the highest peak tension is critical
which may cause weak yarns to break. Random tension variations are caused by different reasons
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such as improper knots, entanglement of warp yarns due to protruding fibres, etc. a thick knot
may not pass through heddle eye or reed easily. Sizing helps the warp sheet to bear these tensions.
The main objectives of sizing are as follows:
• To get the required number of ends on a weavers beam
• To increase the strength of yarn
• To cover the yarn hairiness and avoid fibres tangling
• To maintain flexibility in yarn
• To make yarn surface smooth and pliable
4.1 Warp tension zone calculations

The warp sheet is under a lot of tensions during sizing. It affects the elongation and stretch
of yarn. Also the tension should be comparable with the tensile strength of the yarn, to avoid
excessive breakages during sizing. There are six tension zones identified in a sizing machine as
shown in Figure 4.1.
Zone 1 (Let off zone): From 1st warping beam of creel to drag roll at size box
Zone 2 (In-let zone): From drag roll to first nip
Zone 3 (Wet zone): From 2nd nip to first drying cylinder
Zone 4 (Dry section): From last drying cylinder to guide roll (headstock)
Zone 5 (Winding zone): From guide roll to weaver’s beam
Zone 6 (Pressing zone): Tension by press trolley on the beam
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Figure 4.1 Tension zones on sizing machine
The maximum tension a warp sheet can withstand depends on the linear weight of the
warp sheet. It is different for each zone and can be determined by using the following relation:
Tension = W warp × Multiplication Factor
Where, the W warp is the linear weight of warp sheet in terms of gram/meter and can be
calculated by the relation:
𝑇𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑒𝑛𝑑𝑠 × 1.0936

𝑊𝑤𝑎𝑟𝑝 = × 453.6
840 × 𝑌𝑎𝑟𝑛 𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡
The multiplication factor for different zones is given below.
Tension zone Factor
Let-off tension, FL 5–7
In-let tension, FI 3–4
Wet splitting tension, FWS 3.5
Dry tension, FD 14
Winding tension, FW 18 – 20
Pressing Tension, FP 16
Example 4.1:
Calculate the warp sheet tension in different zones of sizing machine for the quality: 21 × 16 /
128 × 60, 63”
Solution:
We know that the warp tension is dependent on the linear weight of the warp sheet.
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𝑇𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑒𝑛𝑑𝑠 × 1.0936
𝑊𝑤𝑎𝑟𝑝 = × 453.6
840 × 𝑌𝑎𝑟𝑛 𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡
128 × 63 × 1.0936
𝑊𝑤𝑎𝑟𝑝 = × 453.6
840 × 21
𝑊𝑤𝑎𝑟𝑝 = 226.77 𝑔/𝑚
Now, the tension of different zones is calculated as:
Let-off tension, FL = 6 × 226.77 = 1360.62
In-let tension, FI = 3 × 226.77 = 680.31
Wet splitting tension, FWS = 3.5 × 226.77 = 793.69
Dry tension, FD = 14 × 226.77 = 3174.78
Winding tension, FW = 18 × 226.77 = 4081.86
Pressing Tension, FP = 16 × 226.77 = 3628.32
4.2 Size liquor concentration

The size liquor concentration is defined as the amount of solid size contents expressed
as %age of total volume of size liquor.
Solid size contents (Kg)

Size liquor conc. % = × 100
Volume of size liquor (Litres)
4.3 Size add on

The size add on is the amount of size material stored on yarn, expressed as %age of its
un-sized yarn weight.
Weight of size material (Kg)

Size add on % = × 100
Weight of unsized yarn (Kg)
The weight of size material can be calculated as:
Weight of size material = Sized yarn weight – Un-sized warp weight
The size take up is the mass of paste pick up in the size box (wet pick up) per unit weight
of oven dry un-sized yarn prior to drying.
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Weight of size liquor (Liters)
Size pick up = × 100
Weight of dry yarn (unsized) (Kg)
4.4 Size box occupation

Size box occupation is also known as the cover factor of the size box. It is the space that
a warp sheet occupies while being sized on the sizing machine, relative to the working width of
the sizing machine. The size box occupation helps in determining the number of size boxes to be
used during sizing process. Up to 65% size box occupation, a single size box is preferred, while for
higher values double size box is used (double dip double nip). A cover factor of more than 65%
will result in improper sizing of the sheet, resulting in poor performance on the loom. The size box
occupation is determined by using the formula:
a
Size box occupation % = × 100
b × c
Where,
a = number of ends being run
b = yarns/unit length at 100%
c = distance between flanges of warp beam (width of warp sheet)
The size box occupation can also be calculated as:
Actual yarns/unit length

Yarns/unit length at 100%
Example 4.2:
Calculate the size box occupation of the quality 14 × 16 / 94 × 62, 63”, if the working width of
sizing machine is 1800 mm (same is the distance between the flanges of warp beam). The total
number of ends in quality are 6000.
Solution:
The actual number of warp yarns per unit length are calculated as:
𝐴𝑐𝑡𝑢𝑎𝑙 𝑦𝑎𝑟𝑛𝑠/𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡 𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ =
𝐷𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝑏𝑒𝑡𝑤𝑒𝑒𝑛 𝑓𝑙𝑎𝑛𝑔𝑒𝑠
Actual yarns/unit length = 6000 / 1800 = 3.33 yarns/mm
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The yarn diameter is calculated using the relation:
0.9071
𝑌𝑎𝑟𝑛 𝑑𝑖𝑎𝑚𝑒𝑡𝑒𝑟 (𝑚𝑚) =
√𝐶𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡
0.9071
𝑌𝑎𝑟𝑛 𝑑𝑖𝑎𝑚𝑒𝑡𝑒𝑟 (𝑚𝑚) =
√14
Yarn diameter = 0.2424 mm
It means that 0.2424 mm area of the sizing machine working width is occupied by one
yarn. Now, we need to calculate the number of yarns/unit length at 100%.
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𝑌𝑎𝑟𝑛𝑠/𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡 𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ 𝑎𝑡 100% =
𝑌𝑎𝑟𝑛 𝑑𝑖𝑎𝑚𝑒𝑡𝑒𝑟 (𝑚𝑚)
1
𝑌𝑎𝑟𝑛𝑠/𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡 𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ 𝑎𝑡 100% =
0.2424
Yarns/unit length at 100% = 4.125 yarns/mm
Now, size box occupation is calculated as:
Actual yarns/unit length

Yarns/unit length at 100%
3.33
4.125
Size box occupation = 80.73%
4.5 Sizing recipe calculation

Size recipe is the formulation that is used to cook or prepare a solution to apply on the
warp sheet. This formulation is decided by careful considerations of yarn and process parameters.
Some of the parameters are given in Figure 4.2.
Sizing Machine
Size Recipe
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Size Pick-up
Yarn Type
Fig 4.2 Parameters affecting sizing quality
• Yarn Type: Staple, filament, ring, open end, comber, carded, etc.
• Material: cotton, viscose, polyester, etc.
• Quality: Hairiness, thick and thin places, etc.
• Sizing machine: pre wetting, cylinder or hot air drying, etc.
• Size recipe: Starch, PVA, CMC, etc.
• Size pick up: more or less, core sized, surface sized
• Loom Type: shuttle, air jet, rapier, etc.
• Weave: plain, twill, satin (warp tension varies with weave)
• Loom RPM: slow or high
• Personnel: trained properly or not
• Handling: machine speed, cylinder temp, etc.
• Adjustment: squeezing pressure, moisture, etc.
Example 4.3:
Calculate the size recipe for a quality if the volume of size solution is 900 litres and concentration
of this solution is 12%. The recipe being used is given below, along with solid contents:
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Size Material Quantity Solid content
Starch 50 kg 85 %
PVA 30 kg 96%
Acrylic 15 kg 85%
Wax 5 kg 100%
Solution:
The size recipe concentration is calculated as:
Solid contents (kg)

Size recipe concentration % = × 100
Total voluem (litres)
Size recipe concentration × Total volume (litres)

Solid contents (kg) =
100
Solid contents = (12 × 900) / 100 = 108 kg
4.6 Sizing cost

Sizing cost is one of the most concerned aspect of weaving process. To maintain the cost
effectiveness and stay in the competition, it is the utmost requirement of an industry to lower the
cost of sizing. Being cost effective, the quality and efficiency of the subsequent processes should
not suffer. That is why the sizing is rightly said to be the heart of weaving. The cost to size a warp
sheet is expressed in terms of cost/kg or cost/meter.
Example 4.4:
Calculate the sizing cost in terms of weight and length for the quality: 20 × 16 / 100 × 50, 69”
(total ends=6900), to be sized in 6500 meters. The size recipe and cost of the chemicals is given
below:
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Size Material Quantity Unit Cost (Rs.)
Starch 100 kg 52
PVA 20 kg 270
Acrylic 15 kg 35
Wax 2 kg 350
Solution:
The total cost of recipe:
Starch: 100 × 52 = 5200 Rs.
PVA: 20 × 270 = 5400 Rs.
Acrylic: 15 × 35 = 525 Rs.
Wax: 2 × 350 = 700 Rs.
Total cost = Rs. 11825/-
Now the cost in terms of length can be calculated as:
𝑇𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑡 (𝑅𝑠. )

𝐶𝑜𝑠𝑡/𝑚𝑒𝑡𝑒𝑟(𝑅𝑠. ) =
𝑊𝑎𝑟𝑝 𝑠ℎ𝑒𝑒𝑡 𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ (𝑚)
Cost/meter = 11825/6500 = 1.82 Rs. (approx.)
To calculate the cost /kg, it is necessary to calculate the weight of warp sheet.
𝑇𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑒𝑛𝑑𝑠 × 𝑊𝑎𝑟𝑝 𝑠ℎ𝑒𝑒𝑡 𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ (𝑚)

𝑊𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑤𝑎𝑟𝑝 𝑠ℎ𝑒𝑒𝑡 (𝑙𝑏𝑠) =
768.1 × 𝑊𝑎𝑟𝑝 𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡
6900 × 6500
𝑊𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑤𝑎𝑟𝑝 𝑠ℎ𝑒𝑒𝑡 (𝑙𝑏𝑠) =
768.1 × 20
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Weight of warp sheet = 2919.54 lbs
Weight of warp sheet = 2919.54/2.2046 = 1324.29 kg

𝐶𝑜𝑠𝑡/𝑘𝑔 (𝑅𝑠. ) =
𝑊𝑎𝑟𝑝 𝑠ℎ𝑒𝑒𝑡 𝑤𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 (𝐾𝑔)
Total cost/Warp Weight (kg) = 11825/1324.29 = 8.92 Rs. (approx.)
Example 4.5:
Calculate the sizing cost per meter and kg for the quality: 21 × 21 / 108 × 56, 63”. The amount
of yarn to be sized is 1500 kg, while the total recipe cost is Rs. 18500/-.
Solution:
The cost in terms of weight can be calculated as:

𝐶𝑜𝑠𝑡/𝑘𝑔 (𝑅𝑠. ) =
𝑊𝑎𝑟𝑝 𝑠ℎ𝑒𝑒𝑡 𝑤𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 (𝐾𝑔)
Total cost/Warp Weight (kg) = 18500/1500 = 12.33 Rs. (approx.)
To calculate the cost /meter, it is necessary to calculate the length of 1500kg of warp sheet.
𝑇𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑒𝑛𝑑𝑠 × 𝑊𝑎𝑟𝑝 𝑠ℎ𝑒𝑒𝑡 𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ (𝑚)

𝑊𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑤𝑎𝑟𝑝 𝑠ℎ𝑒𝑒𝑡 (𝐾𝑔𝑠) =
768.1 × 𝑊𝑎𝑟𝑝 𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡 × 2.2046
6804 × 𝑊𝑎𝑟𝑝 𝑠ℎ𝑒𝑒𝑡 𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ (𝑚)

1500 =
768.1 × 21 × 2.2046
Warp sheet length = 7839.6 meter
Now the sizing cost in terms of length is:
18500
𝐶𝑜𝑠𝑡/𝑚𝑒𝑡𝑒𝑟(𝑅𝑠. ) =
7839.6
Cost/meter = 2.356 Rs. (approx.)
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4.7 Yarn stretch
During sizing, the warp sheet is subjected to different kinds of tensions. As a result of
these tensions, a stretch is produced in the warp sheet, which is known as the residual stretch.
This stretch plays a significant role in the performance of yarn during the subsequent process of
weaving. If the amount of stretch exceeds a nominal value, the threads become brittle leading to
excessive breakages on loom. Therefore, it is important to check and control the stretches on
warp sheet during sizing. The residual stretch is difference between the length of yarn fed and
length of yarn delivered, expressed as percentage of warp length fed. It can be calculated by the
formula:
𝑊𝑎𝑟𝑝 𝑠ℎ𝑒𝑒𝑡 𝑑𝑒𝑙𝑖𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑑 − 𝑊𝑎𝑟𝑝 𝑠ℎ𝑒𝑒𝑡 𝑓𝑒𝑑

𝑅𝑒𝑠𝑖𝑑𝑢𝑎𝑙 𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑒𝑡𝑐ℎ (%) = × 100
𝑊𝑎𝑟𝑝 𝑠ℎ𝑒𝑒𝑡 𝑓𝑒𝑑
Where, the length of warp sheet delivered includes the sized length and the warp length wasted
(both sized and unsized) during the process.
Example 4.6:
Calculate the residual stretch in the warp sheet for the quality: 20 × 20 / 100 × 50, 63”. The
length of warp sheet was 7500 meter, and three beams of 2500 meter each were sized. The total
sized and unsized waste was 70 meters.
Solution:
Length of warp sheet fed = 7500 meter
Total length of sized warp sheet = 3 × 2500 = 7500 meter
Warp sheet waste = 70 meter
Length of warp sheet delivered = 7500 + 70 = 7570 meter
7570 − 7500
𝑅𝑒𝑠𝑖𝑑𝑢𝑎𝑙 𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑒𝑡𝑐ℎ (%) = × 100
7500
Residual stretch (%) = 0.93%
4.8 Size recipe calculations

Size recipe is the material that is cooked and applied to the yarn. The recipe is decided by
careful consideration of yarn parameters including yarn count, strength, imperfections, hairiness,
etc. Considering these parameters along with twist per inch helps in the preparation of a suitable
recipe. A general ratio of recipe contents is given below.
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Starch : PVA : Acrylic : Softener
50 : 30 : 15 : 5
Example 4.7:
Calculate the size recipe for a quality, if the total volume of size solution is 900 litres and
concentration of the solution is 12%. The recipe being used is given below with solid
contents %age.
Solid contents: Starch (85%), PVA (96%), Acrylic (85%), Softener (100%)
Solution:
The optimum ration of these constituents has been discussed earlier. The concentration of size
recipe is calculated as:
𝑆𝑜𝑙𝑖𝑑 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑠 (𝐾𝑔)

𝑆𝑖𝑧𝑒 𝑟𝑒𝑐𝑖𝑝𝑒 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 (%) = × 100
𝑇𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑣𝑜𝑙𝑢𝑚𝑒 (𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑟𝑒𝑠)
It is given that the concentration of solution is 12%, and volume 900 litres. So, the solid contents
in this volume can be calculated as:
𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 (%) × 𝑇𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑣𝑜𝑙𝑢𝑚𝑒 (𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑟𝑒𝑠)

𝑆𝑜𝑙𝑖𝑑 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑠 (𝐾𝑔) =
100
Solid contents = (12 × 900)/100 = 108 kg
Now, the solid contents of each ingredient will be calculated according to the specified ratio.
50
𝑆𝑜𝑙𝑖𝑑 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑟𝑐ℎ (𝐾𝑔) = × 108 = 54
100
30
𝑆𝑜𝑙𝑖𝑑 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑃𝑉𝐴 (𝐾𝑔) = × 108 = 32.4
100
15
𝑆𝑜𝑙𝑖𝑑 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑎𝑐𝑟𝑦𝑙𝑖𝑐 (𝐾𝑔) = × 108 = 16.2
100
5
𝑆𝑜𝑙𝑖𝑑 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑠𝑜𝑓𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑒𝑟 (𝐾𝑔) = × 108 = 5.4
100
80
Using the solid content % and amount, the actual weight of ingredients used for the recipe will be
calculated as:
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𝑊𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑟𝑐ℎ (𝐾𝑔) = × 100 = 63.6
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32.4
𝑊𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑃𝑉𝐴 (𝐾𝑔) = × 100 = 33.8
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16.2
𝑊𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑎𝑐𝑟𝑦𝑙𝑖𝑐 (𝐾𝑔) = × 100 = 19.1
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5.4
𝑊𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑜𝑓𝑠𝑜𝑓𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑒𝑟 (𝐾𝑔) = × 100 = 5.4
100
So, the actual recipe is:
Starch = 63.6 kg
PVA = 33.8 kg
Acrylic = 19.1 kg
Softener = 5.4 kg
Total ingredients = 121.9 kg
So, the amount of water in the recipe is 900-121.9 = 778.1 litres. If we consider the steam
condensate allowance of 12%, the actual amount of water used for the recipe preparation will be
calculated as follows:
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𝑆𝑡𝑒𝑎𝑚 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑑𝑒𝑛𝑠𝑎𝑡𝑒 (𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑟𝑒𝑠) = × 778.1 = 93.4
100
So, the water added at the start is 778.1-93.4 = 684.7 litres
4.9 Weavers beam space

The weavers beam space is a critical parameter for smooth running of the loom. If the
weavers beam space is not in accordance with the cloth width, it will lead to excessive warp
breakages on the receiving side of loom. If the weavers beam space is less than the fabric width,
the abrasion between yarns and beam flange will take place resulting in yarn break. The weavers
beam space depends on the following factors:
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1. Number of weavers beams
2. Width of cloth
3. Weft contraction
4. Number of cloth rolls
5. Space between weavers beams (if more than one)
6. Space between fabric rolls
The different possible cases for weavers beam space and fabric width are given below.
(A) Single weavers beam and single fabric width

In this case, the beam space is equal to the reed space, where reed space is calculated as:
Reed space = Cloth width + Fabric contraction
This case is most common in narrow width looms (for example 190 cm, 210 cm), where one
weavers beam is used to produce a single cloth width
(B) Two weavers’ beam and one fabric width
In this case, beam space is equal to reed space, as shown in Figure 4.3.
X
Z1 Z2
Figure 4.3 Two weaver’s beam and one fabric width configuration
Z1 + Z2 + X = B
If Z = Z1 = Z2, then
2Z + X = B
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𝐵−𝑋
𝑍=
2
Where, Z denotes beam space, B is reed space and X is the distance between two beams.
(C) Single weavers beam and two cloth widths
This arrangement is shown in Figure 4.3.
d
D
B1 B2
Figure 4.4 Single weaver’s beam and two fabric widths configuration
In this case, Beam space = Reed space
Z = B1 + B2 + d / D
If B = B1 = B2, then
Z = 2B + d / D
Space between two fabric width in case of tuck-in fabric, D = 30 mm
Distance between two flanges in case of leno selvedge, d = 10 mm
(D) Two weavers beam and four cloth widths

The two weavers beam and four cloth widths configuration is shown in Figure 4.5. In this
case, the beam space is equal to the reed space.
Z1 Z2
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B1 B2 B3 B4
d1 d2 d3
Figure 4.5 Two weaver’s beam and four fabric widths configuration
Z1 + Z2 + X = B1 + B2 + B3 + B4 + d1 + d2 + d3
If Z = Z1 = Z2, B = B1 = B2 = B3 = B4 and d = d1 = d2 = d3, then
2Z + X = 4B + 3d
4𝐵 + 3𝑑 − 𝑋
𝑍=
2
Example 4.8:
Calculate the weavers beam space in cm for the quality: 40 × 40 / 100 × 80, 47”, with a weft
contraction of 6%. The fabric is to be produced on 153” loom with twin beams and tuck in
selvedge. The flange to flange distance between two beams is 120 mm and D is 30 mm.
Solution:
D = 30 mm = 30/25.4 = 1.18”
X = 120 mm = 120/25.4 = 4.72”
Now,
Reed space = Cloth width × (1 + Weft contraction %)
Reed space = 47 × (1 + 0.06) = 49.82”
Next step is to calculate the number of cloth widths that can be produced on the loom.
𝐿𝑜𝑜𝑚 𝑤𝑖𝑑𝑡ℎ
𝑁𝑢𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝑐𝑙𝑜𝑡ℎ 𝑤𝑖𝑑𝑡ℎ𝑠 = 𝑅𝑒𝑒𝑑 𝑠𝑝𝑎𝑐𝑒+ 𝐷
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Number of cloth widths = 153 / (49.82 + 1.18) = 3
3𝐵 + 2𝐷 − 𝑋
𝑍=
2
3(49.82) + 2(1.18) − 4.72

𝑍=
2
Z = 73.55” = 186.82 cm
4.10 Size solution requirement

It may be defined as the amount of size material that is required to apply on a warp sheet.
This is the number of recipe batches needed to size a specific length of warp sheet. The
requirement is necessary to facilitate the sizing processing and avoiding machine stoppage due to
recipe shortage. The excessive recipe will result in the wastage of material and affect the cost of
sizing.
Example 4.9:
Calculate the amount of size liquor required to size 10,000 meter warp of a quality: 40 × 40 /
100 × 80, 105”. The pick-up %age is 120% and total ends of the quality are 10500.
Solution:
The weight of warp sheet to be size is calculated as:
𝐿𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ × 𝑇𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑒𝑛𝑑𝑠

𝑊𝑎𝑟𝑝 𝑠ℎ𝑒𝑒𝑡 𝑤𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 (𝐾𝑔) =
𝐶𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡 × 768.1 × 2.2046
10000 × 10500
𝑊𝑎𝑟𝑝 𝑠ℎ𝑒𝑒𝑡 𝑤𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 (𝐾𝑔) =
40 × 768.1 × 2.2046
Warp sheet weight = 1550.2 kg
The pick-up % is the amount of size solution paste on warp sheet in the wet form.
100 Kg of yarn require liquor = 120 litres
1 Kg of yarn require liquor = 120/100 = 1.2 litres
1550.2 Kg of yarn will require liquor = 1.2 × 1550.2 = 1860 litres (approximately)
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4.11 Steam requirement
Steam plays an important role in sizing process. Sizing is the heart of weaving and it
breaths with steam. Variations in steam pressure or conditions seriously affect the quality of the
sized yarn.
Steam is basically water in gas phase. When water is boiled at high temperatures it gets
the form of steam. The volume of the water increases multiple times on heating and forms steam.
Boilers are used in textile industry to generate steam at required temperature and pressure.
Wood and coal based boilers are mostly used now a day.
Steam is used in sizing process at different stages. It is used to cook the size recipe in sizing
cooker. At this stage direct heating is applied which decreases the viscosity of size solution
because of steam condensate. Then steam is applied in storage tank to maintain the temperature
of the size solution to a specific level. After that steam is applied to size box (for direct and indirect
heating of size solution) on sizing machine.
Drying of sized yarn is done via drying cylinders in conventional sizing. So to maintain the
temperature of the drying cylinder steam is required. Steam is applied to mini drying cylinders
and the main drying cylinders. The applied steam to these cylinders converted to condensate
water when wet yarn passes by these cylinders. So syphon system is applied to cylinders to extract
water from the cylinders. This condensate will affect the drying process of yarn if not removed
from the cylinders.
4.12 Size Solution Dosage

Size recipe is prepared in a size cooker and then transferred to the mother tank which is
also known as storage tank or feed tank. This mother tank feeds size solution to the size box as
per requirement of the process. The mother tank as well as size box is provided with the steam to
avoid solidification or gelation of the size material. The size box comprises of a size tray and size
box storage. One side of the size tray is adjustable to maintain required level of size solution in
size tray. This level depends upon the yarn count and yarn type to be sized and the size pick up
requirement. The size solution is continuously circulated from size box storage to size tray with
the help of a pump. This circulation is necessary to maintain the uniformity of the size solution in
terms of solid contents and to avoid gelation.
Size box storage is equipped with a pressure transducer that measures the level of size
solution in size box storage. The size level to be maintained is fed at the control panel. When
amount of size solution falls below this level, a signal is generated by pressure transducer and
more size solution is released from mother tank to size box. In this way, level in size box is
continuously maintained according to the usage of size solution for warp sheet. The schematic is
shown in Fig 4.3. The size solution requirement or dosage is calculated according to the extent of
sizing and warp sheet length to be sized.
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The amount of size liquor in the size box is calculated as:
Amount of size liquor in size box (litres) = length (dm) × width (dm) × height of liquor (dm)
Now, the upper and lower limit of size liquor in the size box are calculated for the maximum and
minimum height of size liquor in the size box.
Size storage
Adjustable
side
Size box
Size level storage Size tray
Circulation pump
Fig 4.3 Schematic of size solution dosage to the size box
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Example 4.10:
Calculate the amount of size liquor to be fed in the size box, if the minimum, maximum and
current level of size liquor is 40 cm, 75 cm and 50 cm respectively. The length and width of size
box are 160 and 70 cm respectively.
Solution:
Minimum amount of liquor in size box = (160/10) × (70/10) × (40/10)
Minimum amount of liquor in size box = 448 litres
Maximum amount of liquor in size box = (160/10) × (70/10) × (70/10)
Maximum amount of liquor in size box = 784 litres
Current amount of liquor in size box = (160/10) × (70/10) × (50/10)
Current amount of liquor in size box = 560 litres
Now, the amount of size liquor to be fed to the size box is calculated as:
Amount of liquor to be fed in size box = Maximum amount - Current amount
Amount of liquor to be fed in size box = 784 – 560 = 224 litres
4.13 Exercise
Problem 1: Calculate the cost/kg and cost/meter of the quality 80 × 80 / 240 × 160, 116”. The total
warp sheet to be sized is 15000 yards, while recipe cost is Rs. 63215/-.
Problem 2: For a particular quality, the warp sheet of 10500 meters is to be sized. Four sized
beams of 2000 meter each and one sized beam of 2300 meter were produced. 250 meters unsized
warp sheet was left on the beams while sized waste was 60 meters. Calculate the residual stretch %
in the sized warp sheet.
Problem 3: Calculate the warp sheet tension in different zones of sizing machine for the quality:
40 × 40 / 120 × 110, 63”
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Problem 4: Calculate the size box occupation of the quality 21 × 16 / 130 × 76, 63”, if the working
width of sizing machine is 2400 mm (same is the distance between the flanges of warp beam).
The total number of ends in quality are 8200.
Problem 5: Calculate the size recipe for a quality if the volume of size solution is 800 litres and
concentration of this solution is 14%. The recipe being used is given below, along with solid
contents:
Starch 70 kg 85 %
PVA 25 kg 96%
Acrylic 10 kg 85%
Wax 5 kg 100%
Problem 6: Calculate the sizing cost in terms of weight and length for the quality: 30 × 20 / 130 ×
69, 63” (total ends=8200), to be sized in 5000 meters. The size recipe and cost of the chemicals is
given below:
Size Material Quantity Unit Cost (Rs.)
Starch 120 kg 52
PVA 25 kg 270
Acrylic 20 kg 35
Wax 5 kg 350
Problem 7: Calculate the sizing cost per meter and kg for the quality: 60 × 60 / 106 × 96, 63”. The
amount of yarn to be sized is 2000 kg, while the total recipe cost is Rs. 22500/-.
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Problem 8: Calculate the residual stretch in the warp sheet for the quality: 24 × 24 / 100 × 50, 63”.
The length of warp sheet was 8400 meter, and four beams of 2100 meter each were sized. The
total sized and unsized waste was 90 meters.
Problem 9: Calculate the size recipe for a quality, if the total volume of size solution is 900 litres
and concentration of the solution is 8%. The recipe being used is given below with solid
contents %age.
Starch 60 kg 85 %
PVA 15 kg 96%
Acrylic 6 kg 85%
Acrylic 20 kg 35%
Wax 3 kg 100%
Problem 10: Calculate the weavers beam space in cm for the quality: 30 × 20 / 96 × 68, 45”, with
a weft contraction of 4%. The fabric is to be produced on 153” loom with twin beams and tuck in
selvedge. The flange to flange distance between two beams is 120 mm and D is 30 mm.
Problem 11: Calculate the amount of size liquor required to size 50,000 meter warp of a quality:
20 × 20 / 100 × 50, 65”. The pick-up %age is 125% and total ends of the quality are 6500.
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CHAPTER – 5
CLOTH CALCULATIONS
Muhammad Imran Khan, Yasir Nawab
Cloth
The fabric produced as a result of weaving has a number of distinguishing parameters like
yarn count, thread density, weave design, etc. These parameters have effect on the fabric
properties as well as its costing. Also it is necessary to have information about the quantity of
material required for the production of a specific quantity of fabric. The following calculations will
help the readers to perform the material calculations and costing of the woven fabric.
5.1 Warp and weft calculations

A look at the fabric cross sectional view clarifies that the yarns are not laid straight in the
fabric. Instead they tend to follow a wavy path, owing to the interlacement between yarns. These
undulations cause the length of yarn to contract in the fabric, producing crimp. Apart from being
essential in determining the quantities of yarn to be ordered for the production of a given cloth,
the crimp determines many cloth characteristics such as tensile strength, rigidity, air permeability,
etc.
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5.1.1 Contraction%
The contraction is defined as the difference between the on loom and off loom
width/length of fabric. The contraction depends on a number of factors including cloth
parameters and loom settings. The cloth parameters determining the contraction include warp
and weft count, ends/inch, picks/inch and the weave design. Plain weave has the maximum
contraction (due to more intersection). Contraction is directly related to density and it also
depends upon loom type and fibre. Some looms have reinforced backrest so they will apply more
tension to yarn and hence more contraction. The following relations are used to determine the
contraction:
𝑛2 × 3
𝑊𝑎𝑟𝑝 𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 =
𝑊. 𝐹.× 𝑁2
N1 + 𝑁2
+1
𝑛 + 𝑛2
𝑊𝑒𝑓𝑡 𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 = √ 1
𝑊. 𝐹.
Where,
N1 = Warp count
N2 = Weft count
n1 = ends/inch
n2 = picks/inch
W.F. = Weave factor
The weave factor of a particular weave depends on the repeat size and the interlacement
pattern of the yarns. The following relations are used to calculate the weave factor for any weave.
28 × 𝑅
𝐾𝑐 = ( )
𝑅 + (0.732 × 𝐼)
Where,
R = Number of threads/weave repeat
I = Number of intersection/weave repeat
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The cross sections of 1/1 plain, 3/1 twill and 4/1 satin weave are shown in Figure 5.1. From the
cross section of plain weave, it can be noted that the number of threads/repeat are 2, while
number of intersections/weave are also 2.
28 × 2
𝐾𝑐 = ( )
2 + (0.732 × 2)
Kc = 16.17
1/1 Plain
3/1 Twill
4/1 Satin
Figure 5.1. Cross sections of 1/1 plain, 3/1 twill and 4/1 satin weave
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In case of a 3/1 twill weave, there are 4 threads/repeat while number of intersections are 2/repeat.
Hence, the value of Kc can be calculated as:
28 × 4
𝐾𝑐 = ( )
4 + (0.732 × 2)
Kc = 20.498
The weave factor is the ratio of Kc of a particular weave to that of the plain fabric.
𝐾𝑐𝑤𝑒𝑎𝑣𝑒
𝑊𝑒𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑓𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑜𝑟 (𝑤𝑒𝑎𝑣𝑒) =
𝐾𝑐1/1
For example, the weave factor of 3/1 twill will be:
20.498
𝑊𝑒𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑓𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑜𝑟 (3/1) =
16.17
𝑊𝑒𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑓𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑜𝑟 (3/1) = 1.26
The weave factors for some basic weave designs are given below:
For 1/1 = 1
For 2/1 = 1.16
For 3/1 = 1.26
For 4/1 = 1.34
Example 5.1:
Determine the warp and weft contractions for the given quality.
Quality: 30 × 30 / 76 × 68, 98” 2/1 twill
Solution:
Here,
N1 = 30
N2 = 30
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n1 = 76
n2 = 68
W.F. = 1.16
68 × 3
𝑊𝑎𝑟𝑝 𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 =
1.16 × 30
Warp contraction = 5.86%
30 + 30
+1
76 + 68
𝑊𝑒𝑓𝑡 𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 = √
1.16
Weft contraction = 5.17%
5.1.2 Material requirement

It is important to have the knowledge of the material amount required for a particular
order. It helps in the smooth running of process and timely completion of order. The material
requirement is separately calculated for the warp and the weft, using the following relations:
𝑇𝑎𝑝𝑒 𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ (𝑦𝑎𝑟𝑑𝑠) × 𝑇. 𝐸

𝑊𝑎𝑟𝑝 𝑦𝑎𝑟𝑛 𝑟𝑒𝑞𝑢𝑖𝑟𝑒𝑑 (𝑙𝑏𝑠. ) =
840 × 𝑁𝑒(𝑤𝑎𝑟𝑝)
(𝑅𝑆 + 1.2) × 𝑃𝑃𝐼 × 𝐶𝐿 (𝑦𝑎𝑟𝑑𝑠)

𝑊𝑒𝑓𝑡 𝑦𝑎𝑟𝑛 𝑟𝑒𝑞𝑢𝑖𝑟𝑒𝑑 (𝑙𝑏𝑠) =
840 × 𝑁𝑒 (𝑤𝑒𝑓𝑡)
𝐶𝑙𝑜𝑡ℎ 𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ(𝑦𝑎𝑟𝑑𝑠) × (100 + 𝐶𝑤 %)

𝑇𝑎𝑝𝑒 𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ (𝑦𝑎𝑟𝑑𝑠) =
100
Where,
CL = cloth length
RS =reed space
CW = warp contraction %
WC = width of cloth
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The reed width, RW can be calculated as:
100 + 𝐶𝑓 %
𝑅𝑆 = 𝑊𝐶 ×
100
Where, Cf is the filling contraction %. It is also used to determine the contraction ends/inch.
𝐸𝑃𝐼 × 𝐶𝑓 %
𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝐸𝑃𝐼 =
100
The reed count may be calculated as:
𝐸𝑃𝐼 − 𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝐸𝑃𝐼

𝑅𝑒𝑒𝑑 𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡 =
𝐸𝑃𝐼
The total ends (TE) for a particular quality are calculated using the below relation:
𝑇𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑒𝑛𝑑𝑠 = (𝑅𝑒𝑒𝑑 𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡 × 𝑅𝑒𝑒𝑑 𝑠𝑝𝑎𝑐𝑒 × 𝐷𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔) + 𝑆𝑒𝑙𝑣𝑒𝑑𝑔𝑒 𝑒𝑛𝑑𝑠
Where, Reed count is expressed in dents/inch, Reed space in inches and denting is the number of
threads per dent. The extra selvedge ends are added to the total ends if the denting in selvedge
portion is heavy as compared to the body of fabric.
Example 5.2:
Determine the amount of material required to produce 4000 meter of the following quality.
Where, warp and weft contractions are 8% and 3.5% respectively.
Quality: 40×40/120×70, 112” 1/1 Plain
Solution:
𝐸𝑃𝐼 − (𝐸𝑃𝐼 × 𝐶𝑓%)

𝐸𝑛𝑑𝑠/𝑑𝑒𝑛𝑡
120 − (120 × 3.5%)

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Reed count = 38.6 dents/inch
𝑅𝑒𝑒𝑑 𝑠𝑝𝑎𝑐𝑒 = 𝐶𝑙𝑜𝑡ℎ 𝑤𝑖𝑑𝑡ℎ + (𝑐𝑙𝑜𝑡ℎ 𝑤𝑖𝑑𝑡ℎ × 𝐶𝑓%)
Reed space = 112 × (1+0.035) = 115.92”
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Tape length = 1.0936 × (1+8%) = 1.181 yards
Total ends = Reed space × Reed count × Denting
Total ends = 115.92 × 38.6 × 3 = 13423
Now, the warp and weft weight required per yard are calculated as:
𝑇𝑎𝑝𝑒 𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ × 𝑇𝐸
𝑊𝑎𝑟𝑝 𝑤𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 (𝑙𝑏𝑠/𝑦𝑎𝑟𝑑) =
840 × 𝑊𝑎𝑟𝑝 𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡
1.181 × 13423
𝑊𝑎𝑟𝑝 𝑤𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 (𝑙𝑏𝑠/𝑦𝑎𝑟𝑑) = = 0.471 𝑙𝑏𝑠
840 × 40
(𝑅𝑒𝑒𝑑 𝑠𝑝𝑎𝑐𝑒 + 𝑤𝑎𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑔𝑒) × 𝑃𝑃𝐼 × 1.0936

𝑊𝑒𝑓𝑡 𝑤𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 (𝑙𝑏𝑠/𝑦𝑎𝑟𝑑) =
840 × 𝑊𝑒𝑓𝑡 𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡
(115.92 + 1.2) × 70 × 1.0936

𝑊𝑒𝑓𝑡 𝑤𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 (𝑙𝑏𝑠/𝑦𝑎𝑟𝑑) = = 0.2668 𝑙𝑏𝑠
840 × 40
Total weight (lbs/yard) = Warp weight + Weft weight
Total weight (lbs/yard) = 0.471 + 0.2668 = 0.7378 lbs
Total weight (lbs/meter) = 0.7378/0.9144=0.8068 lbs
For 4000 meter, the amount of material required is:
Material required = 4000×0.8068 = 3227.43 lbs
Number of bags = 3227.43/100 = 32.27 bags
Number of bags = 33 approx.
5.2 Fabric areal density

The fabric areal density is an important characteristic of fabric determining its
performance. It depends on the fabric structural parameters like warp and weft linear density,
thread density and their contractions (produced due to the interlacement of the yarns). The areal
density is expressed in two ways: fabric weight per unit area and fabric weight per unit length.
The fabric weight per unit area is expressed as grams/meter square (GSM).
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𝑒𝑝𝑐 × 𝑇𝑒𝑥 100 + 𝐶𝑤 %
𝐺𝑆𝑀 (𝑤𝑎𝑟𝑝) = ×( )
10 100
𝑝𝑝𝑐 × 𝑇𝑒𝑥 100 + 𝐶𝑓 %

𝐺𝑆𝑀 (𝑤𝑒𝑓𝑡) = ×( )
10 100
Where,
epc = ends per centimetre
ppc = picks per centimetre
Cw% and Cf% = Contraction percentage (warp & weft respectively)
Fabric GSM (without size) = GSM (warp) + GSM (weft)
This relation gives the GSM of fabric without taking into consideration the effect of size
add on. The GSM of sized fabric can be calculated as:
100 + 𝑆%
𝐺𝑆𝑀 (𝑤𝑎𝑟𝑝 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑠𝑖𝑧𝑒) = 𝐺𝑆𝑀 (𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑡 𝑠𝑖𝑧𝑒) × ( )
100
Where, S% is the size percentage.
Fabric GSM (sized) = GSM (warp with size) + GSM (weft)
The other way to express areal density is the weight per unit length, i.e. grams per linear
meter, also termed as fabric GLM.
𝐹𝑎𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑐 𝐺𝑆𝑀 × 𝑊𝑖𝑑𝑡ℎ 𝑜𝑓 𝑐𝑙𝑜𝑡ℎ
𝐹𝑎𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑐 𝐺𝐿𝑀 =
39.37
The same relation can also be used to determine the GLM of the components, i.e. warp
and weft. The fabric GLM will then be the sum of both the components.
Fabric GLM = GLM (warp) + GLM (weft)
5.2.1 Derivation of the relation
By the definition of count, we know that it is the number of hanks per unit weight of the
yarn.
𝑁𝑒 =
840 × 𝑊(𝑙𝑏𝑠)
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𝑊(𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑚) = × 453.6
840 × 𝑁𝑒
𝐿(𝑖𝑛𝑐ℎ) × 453.6
𝑊(𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑚) =
840 × 𝑁𝑒 × 36
𝐿(𝑖𝑛𝑐ℎ) × 453.6 × 39.37 × 39.37

𝑊(𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑚/𝑚2 ) =
840 × 𝑁𝑒 × 36
𝐿(𝑖𝑛𝑐ℎ) × 23.25
𝑊(𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑚/𝑚2 ) =
𝑁𝑒
Now, in this equation, the length in inches can be replaced with the EPI/PPI, if we are
calculating for warp/weft. Also adding the effect of undulations produced in the yarn, the relation
becomes:
23.25 × 𝐸𝑃𝐼 100 + 𝐶𝑤 %
𝐺𝑆𝑀 (𝑤𝑎𝑟𝑝) = ×
𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑤𝑎𝑟𝑝 100
23.25 × 𝑃𝑃𝐼 100 + 𝐶𝑓 %

𝐺𝑆𝑀 (𝑤𝑒𝑓𝑡) = ×
𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑤𝑒𝑓𝑡 100
Another relation used to get an approximate value of GSM is based on the cover factor of the
fabric. According to this formula:
24.9 × 𝐾𝑐 2
𝐺𝑆𝑀 =
𝑛1 + 𝑛2
𝑛1 𝑛2
𝐾𝑐 = +
√𝑁1 √𝑁2
Where, Kc is cover factor, N1 is warp count, N2 is weft count, n1 is EPI and n2 is PPI.
Example 5.3:
Calculate the GSM and GLM with size for fabric quality 20×20/100×60, 63". The warp and weft
contractions were 6.5% and 4.5% respectively. Take size add on in warp is 8.5%.
Solution:
The following equations are used to determine the GSM.
Warp/Weft tex = 590.5/20 = 29.525
100
epc = 100/2.54 = 39.37
ppc = 60/2.54 = 23.62
𝑒𝑝𝑐 × 𝑇𝑒𝑥 100 + 𝐶𝑤 % 100 + 𝑆%

𝐺𝑆𝑀 (𝑤𝑎𝑟𝑝) = ×( )×( )
10 100 100
39.37 × 23.62 100 + 6.5% 100 + 8.5%

𝐺𝑆𝑀 (𝑤𝑎𝑟𝑝) = ×( )×( )
10 100 100
GSM (warp) = 106.96 gram
𝑝𝑝𝑐 × 𝑇𝑒𝑥 100 + 𝐶𝑓 %

10 100
23.62 × 29.525 100 + 4.5%

10 100
GSM (weft) = 72.88 gram
GSM (cloth) = GSM (warp) + GSM (weft)
GSM (cloth) = 106.96 + 72.88 = 179.84 gram
𝐹𝑎𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑐 𝐺𝑆𝑀 × 𝑊𝑖𝑑𝑡ℎ 𝑜𝑓 𝑐𝑙𝑜𝑡ℎ

𝐹𝑎𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑐 𝐺𝐿𝑀 =
39.37
179.84 × 63
𝐹𝑎𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑐 𝐺𝐿𝑀 = = 287.78 𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑚
39.37
5.3 Cost of production

Calculating production cost is an intricate process, involving a number of factors to be
taken into consideration. The major contributing factors are the raw material cost and the
conversion cost.
5.3.1 Raw material cost

The raw material for woven fabric is the yarn, used as either warp or weft. Therefore, the
raw material cost is the material cost that will be consumed in the production of a certain quantity
of fabric. Hence, it is necessary to calculate the amount of yarn required for determining the raw
material cost. These calculations have been discussed earlier in detail in section 5.1.2, and the
amount of material required may be calculated using the relations mentioned there.
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Example 5.4:
For the below mentioned quality, determine the material cost. Where, warp and weft
contractions are 9% and 3% respectively.
Quality: 40×40/100×80, 105” 1/1 Plain
Solution:
𝐸𝑃𝐼 − (𝐸𝑃𝐼 × 𝐶𝑓%)

𝐸𝑛𝑑𝑠/𝑑𝑒𝑛𝑡
100 − (100 × 3%)

2
Reed count = 48.5 dents/inch
𝑅𝑒𝑒𝑑 𝑠𝑝𝑎𝑐𝑒 = 𝐶𝑙𝑜𝑡ℎ 𝑤𝑖𝑑𝑡ℎ + (𝑐𝑙𝑜𝑡ℎ 𝑤𝑖𝑑𝑡ℎ × 𝐶𝑓%)
Reed space = 105 × (1+0.03) = 108.15”
Tape length = 1.0936 × (1+9%) = 1.192 yards
To determine the total ends, it is necessary to have the information about the body reed
space and the selvedge reed space. Let, if body reed space and the selvedge reed spaces are
106.93 and 1.2154 inches respectively, then total ends are:
Total ends = Body ends + Selvedge ends
Body ends = Body reed space × Reed count × Denting
Body ends = 106.93 × 48.5 × 2 = 10372
Selvedge ends = Selvedge reed space × Reed count × Denting
Body ends = 1.2154 × 48.5 × 3 = 176.84
Total ends = 10372 + 176.84 = 10548.84 = 10550 approx.
𝑇𝑎𝑝𝑒 𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ × 𝑇𝐸
𝑊𝑎𝑟𝑝 𝑤𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 (𝑙𝑏𝑠/𝑦𝑎𝑟𝑑) =
840 × 𝑊𝑎𝑟𝑝 𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡
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1.192 × 10550
𝑊𝑎𝑟𝑝 𝑤𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 (𝑙𝑏𝑠/𝑦𝑎𝑟𝑑) = = 0.374 𝑙𝑏𝑠
840 × 40
(𝑅𝑒𝑒𝑑 𝑠𝑝𝑎𝑐𝑒 + 𝑤𝑎𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑔𝑒) × 𝑃𝑃𝐼 × 1.0936

𝑊𝑒𝑓𝑡 𝑤𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 (𝑙𝑏𝑠/𝑦𝑎𝑟𝑑) =
840 × 𝑊𝑒𝑓𝑡 𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡
(108.15 + 1.2) × 80 × 1.0936

𝑊𝑒𝑓𝑡 𝑤𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 (𝑙𝑏𝑠/𝑦𝑎𝑟𝑑) = = 0.2847 𝑙𝑏𝑠
840 × 40
Total weight (lbs/yard) = Warp weight + Weft weight
Total weight (lbs/yard) = 0.374 + 0.2874 = 0.6587 lbs
The yarn rate in the market for a 40/s yarn is Rs. 150/lbs. Therefore, the raw material cost per
yard may be calculated as:
Raw material cost = Yarn weight × Yarn rate
Raw material cost = 0.6587 × 150
Raw material cost = 98.80 Rs. / yard
5.3.2 Conversion cost

This is the cost incurred in converting the material from the yarn into the fabric form. It is
the sum of total process cost, indirect material cost, administrative costs and FOH. In weaving
process, the conversion of material from one to the other form takes place at a number of steps
namely:
 Winding (pirn winding)

 Warping
 Sizing (steam cost)
 Drawing in
 Knotting
 On loom production
 Inspection and Packing
The sum of expenses incurred during these processes may be termed as the total process cost. It
also involves the labour cost (direct and indirect) and electric cost (including AC, chiller,
compressor) incurred during these processes.
The indirect material cost involves store expenditures including:
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 Spare parts
 Repair
 Maintenance
The factory overheads (FOH) generally applies to the indirect labor and indirect cost, including all
costs involved in manufacturing with the exception of the cost of raw materials and direct labor.
FOH in general includes:
 Quality assurance cost

 Clean up cost
 Property insurance cost
 Interests
 Depreciation
 Power and fuel
 Rents
Conversion cost can be calculated for certain period of time by considering all of above costs and
number of picks inserted to produce fabric in that particular period. The general relation used to
calculate the conversion cost is:
𝑇𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑡 𝑑𝑢𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑎 𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑒 𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑜𝑑

𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑡 =
𝑇𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑝𝑖𝑐𝑘𝑠 𝑖𝑛𝑠𝑒𝑟𝑡𝑒𝑑
The one-month conversion costs for an organization are given below. It is obvious from the data
that major portion of conversion cost is due to the process cost accounting for 88% approximately.
The administrative expenses find a share of 4.9%, while indirect material cost and FOH have a
share of 3.6% and 3.5% respectively.
Table 5.1 Conversion cost (one month) break up for a textile mill
Expenditure head Amount (Rs.) Share (%)
Sizing cost 5500000 19.4%
Electric cost 12000000 42.3%
Total process cost Steam cost 800000 2.8%
Inspection and packing 1200000 4.2%
Labor cost 5500000 19.4%
Store cost 700000 2.5%

Indirect material cost
Repair 300000 1.1%
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FOH 1000000 3.5%
Administrative cost 1400000 4.9%
Winding cost
In fabric manufacturing, the remainders are left as baby cones during warping and
weaving shed. These baby cones are rewind to produce a big package, suitable for next processes.
The rewinding cost may be calculated using the following information.
Drum RPM = 2200
Drum diameter = 96 mm
Number of spindles = 48
Production of winding machine (if yarn count is 30 at 85% efficiency) can be calculated as
discussed in chapter 2.
Production of 48 spindles/day = 1691.72 lbs
Monthly production = 50751.71 lbs
The total costs incurred in that machine during the month are as follows:
Salary of labour = 75,000 Rs.
Maintenance cost = 5,000 Rs.
Electrical cost = 54,000 Rs.
Factory overheads = 12,000 Rs.
Packing cost = 30,000 Rs.
Total cost = 176,000 Rs.
Now, the rewinding cost is calculated as:
𝑇𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑡
𝑅𝑒𝑤𝑖𝑛𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑡 =
𝑇𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑑𝑢𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛
176000
𝑅𝑒𝑤𝑖𝑛𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑡 =
50751.71
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Rewinding cost = 3.467 Rs./lbs
Warping cost
The warping production can be calculated using relations mentioned in chapter 3, for given
parameters.
Warping speed = 800 yards/min
Average ends/beam = 720
Yarn count = 30/1
Efficiency = 40%
Calculated warping production/day is 23040 lbs. If the costs incurred in a day are:
Now, the warping cost can be calculated as:
𝑊𝑎𝑟𝑝𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑡 =
37340
𝑊𝑎𝑟𝑝𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑡 =
23040
Warping cost = 1.621 Rs./lbs
Sizing cost
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To determine the sizing cost, the sizing production is first calculated using relations mentioned in
chapter 4, for known parameters.
Sizing speed = 100 yards/min
Average total ends = 8000
Yarn count = 30/1
Efficiency = 50%
Calculated sizing production/day is 22857 lbs. If the costs incurred in a day are:
Steam cost = 40,000 Rs.
Material cost = 200,000 Rs.
Now, the sizing cost can be calculated as:
𝑆𝑖𝑧𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑡 =
287400
𝑆𝑖𝑧𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑡 =
22857
Sizing cost = 12.57 Rs./lbs
Rejection cost
Rejection during one month = 2000 meter
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If average cost per meter is 210 Rs., then total rejection cost is 2000 × 210 = 420,000.
𝑅𝑒𝑗𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑡 𝑝𝑒𝑟 𝑚𝑒𝑡𝑒𝑟 =
420000
𝑅𝑒𝑗𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑡 𝑝𝑒𝑟 𝑚𝑒𝑡𝑒𝑟 =
12000000
Rejection cost/meter = 0.35 Rs./meter
Example 5.5:
Calculate the conversion cost for the following quality, in context of the problem 5.4.
Quality: 40×40/100×80, 105” 1/1 Plain
Solution:
Total production = 1417780 m
Average picks/inch = 64.55
Total picks inserted = 1417780 × 64.55 = 91,517,699
Cost head Amount (Rs.)
Rejection cost 317,788
Sizing cost 4,500,000
Salaries 24,915,000
Overtime normal 372,000
Electrical cost (compressor, chiller, looms, lighting, etc.) 12,673
Steam cost 741768
General store 4,200,000
Total cost 52,634,556
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Now, the per pick cost can be calculated as:
𝐶𝑜𝑠𝑡 𝑝𝑒𝑟 𝑝𝑖𝑐𝑘 =
𝐴𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑔𝑒 𝑝𝑖𝑐𝑘𝑠
52634556
𝐶𝑜𝑠𝑡 𝑝𝑒𝑟 𝑝𝑖𝑐𝑘 = = 𝑅𝑠. 0.57
91517699
The conversion cost for a particular quality can be calculated as:
Conversion cost = Cost per pick × PPI
Conversion cost = 0.57 × 80 = Rs. 45.6
Total cost = Conversion cost + Material cost
Total cost = 45.6 + 98.80 = Rs. 144.4
5.4 Profitability calculation

Profitability of any product depends on a number of factors. Specifically, for greige fabric,
the profitability depends on raw material used, size %age required, loom type, customer zone,
negotiation skills of marketing department and the repute of organisation in the market. Profit is
usually the difference of selling price and the total cost incurred for the production of a particular
fabric quantity.
Profit = Selling price – Total cost
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5.5 Exercise
Problem 1: Calculate the weight/m2 and weight/meter with and without size for fabric
quality 20×16/128×60, 63” warp and weft contraction are 8.5% and 3.5%. Take size add on in warp
is 9%.
Problem 2: Calculate the weight/m2 and weight/meter with and without size for fabric quality
40×40/100×80, 98”. The warp and weft contraction are 8.5% and 6.96% respectively. Take size
add on in warp is 12%.
Problem 3: Calculate the GSM and GLM with and without size for fabric quality 30×20/145×76,
73". The warp and weft contraction are 7.5% and 5.5%. Take size add on in warp is 6%.
Problem 4: Calculate the material cost required for one yard of the following quality 30×30/91×86,
63". The warp and weft contraction are 5.5% and 4.5%.
Problem 5: Calculate the material cost required for one yard of the quality 32×21/133×80, 63".
The warp and weft contraction are 5.5% and 4.5%.
Problem 6: Calculate the warp and weft contraction % for the given quality
Quality: 14×16/94×62, 63" 1/1 plain
Quality: 20×20/100×50, 63" 2/1 twill
Quality: 80×80/244×1236, 118" 4/1 satin
Problem 9: Calculate the amount of material required to produce 8000 meter of the given fabric
quality: 14×16/94×62, 63" 2/1 twill
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Problem 10: Calculate the amount of warp and weft material required to produce 5000 yards of
the quality 20×20/100×50, 63" 2/1 twill
Problem 11: Determine the warp and weft quantity for 10,000 meter of the quality
80×80/244×236, 118" 4/1 satin
Problem 12: Determine maximum length of fabric that can be produced from 24 bags (to be used
in warp and weft both). Quality 30×30/76×68, 98" 1/1 plain
Problem 13: Determine maximum fabric length that can be produced from 1 bags (to be used in
warp and weft both). Quality 40×40/100×80, 71" 1/1 plain
Problem 14: Calculate the desized fabric weight per linear meter for fabric quality 30×20/145×76,
70”. The warp and weft contraction are 8% and 4% respectively. Take size add on in warp is 12%.
Problem 15: Calculate the amount of material (for each color) required for 4000 meter of the yarn
dyed fabric produced in the following quality. The expected warp and weft contraction are 7.5%
and 4.5% respectively.
Quality: 30×30/81×76, 63" 1/1 plain
The color repeat along warp and weft is:
Warp: 2 Brown, 2 white
Weft: 2 Brown, 2 white
Also calculate the cost of material if yarn price is Rs125/lbs for 30/s white and Rs. 145/lbs for 30/s
brown yarn.
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CHAPTER – 6
WEAVING SHED CALCULATIONS

Syed Talha Ali Hamdani
Weaving shed
The warp sheet after sizing is stored on a beam called weaver’s beam. This beam is used
on the loom for fabric production and therefore also referred as loom beam. This beam is
mounted on the back of machine and fabric is produced on the front side. The fabric production
on loom involves a set of certain associated motions; the primary and secondary motions.
6.1 Warp tension

The warp sheet on loom is under three types of tensions during weaving including
constant mean tension, cyclic tension variation and random tension variation. Constant mean
tension is imparted in the sheet due to take up/let off, and is usually not the cause for warp
breakage. The cyclic tension variations result from shedding and beat up, and may cause weak
yarns to break at high peak tension. Random tension variation is caused by different reasons
(knots, entangled yarns, protruding fibres, etc.). It is important to maintain a uniform warp
tension during weaving. Consider the length of warp (L) between supports (back rest and take up),
which is deflected H, from mean position when a tension meter of weight W is hung from the
midpoint of length.
From Newtonian mechanics, the magnitude of tension (T) in the warp is equal to:
𝑊
𝑇 = 𝑇1 = 𝑇2 =
2 × 𝑆𝑖𝑛(𝛼)
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Substituting the term sin(α) by 2H/L, we get:
𝑊×𝐿
𝑇=
4𝐻
To find the height (H) that corresponds to a certain tension, we get:
𝑊×𝐿
𝐻=
4𝑇
Thus, it is possible to measure/quantify the warp tension in a simple way. This information
can be passed on to duplicate the same warp tension on other looms running the same fabric
quality. In general, the relation used to approximate the value of warp tension on loom (N) is:
𝑊𝑎𝑟𝑝 𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛 (𝑁) =
𝑊𝑎𝑟𝑝 𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡
6.2 Reed count

Reed is an integral part of beat-up motion. The calculation of reed count and reed width
are of highly important for defining the fabric width and end per unit width. The reed is composed
of a frame with several vertical slits. These slits are called dents. The number of dents per unit
length of reed is called reed count (RC). Various type of reed count systems are implemented in
the textile industry such as Stockport, Radcliff, Huddersfield and Metric. These systems are
defined as number of dents in a given space.
There exists other reed count systems also, which are based on the number of groups of
dents in a given space. These systems include Bolton, Bradford, Blackburn, Irish, Leeds and
Macclesfield. Most commonly used reed count system in Pakistan’s textile industry is Stockport,
which is number of dents per two inches. The Table 6.1 and 6.2 give information on the reed count
systems based on the number of dents in a given space and number of groups or beers in a given
space respectively.
𝑁𝑢𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝑑𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑠
𝑅𝐶𝑆𝑡𝑜𝑐𝑘𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑡 = ×2
𝑁𝑢𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝑖𝑛𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑠
Table 6.1 System based on the number of dents in a given space
Reed count Definition
Stockport Number of dents per 2 inches
Radcliff Number of dents per 1 inch
Huddersfield Number of dents per 1 inch
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Metric Number of dents per 1 decimetre
Table 6.2 System based on the number of groups or beers in a given space
Reed count Definition
Bolton 20 dents per 24.5 inches
Bradford 20 dents per 36 inches
Blackburn 20 dents per 45 inches
Irish 100 dents per 40 inches
Leeds 19 dents per 9 inches.
Macclesfield 100 dents per 36 inches.
Similarly, total number of dents can be calculated, if reed count and width of reed is given.
The reed width can be calculated if total dents and reed count is given. It is also to be noted that
all types of reed counts are interchangeable. The following equation can be used to convert one
count system to another count system.
𝐷𝑃𝐼 𝑖𝑛 𝑘𝑛𝑜𝑤𝑛 𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡 𝑠𝑦𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑚

𝑅𝑒𝑞𝑢𝑖𝑟𝑒𝑑 𝑅𝐶 = × 𝑅𝐶 𝑖𝑛 𝑘𝑛𝑜𝑤𝑛 𝑠𝑦𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑚
𝐷𝑃𝐼 𝑖𝑛 𝑟𝑒𝑞𝑢𝑖𝑟𝑒𝑑 𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡 𝑠𝑦𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑚
Where,
RC: Reed count
DPI: Number of dents per inch
Example 6.1:
If total number of dents in 65 inch of reed is 2600, calculate the reed count in Stockport and
Metric systems.
Solution:
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If we have total number of dents 2600 in 65 inches of reed width, the dents per inches
can be calculated by dividing the total number of dents by total width. In this case dents per inch
will be 40. Since, the reed count in Stockport system is number of dents per two inches, the reed
count can be calculated as:
𝑁𝑢𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝑑𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑠
𝑅𝐶𝑆𝑡𝑜𝑐𝑘𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑡 = ×2
𝑁𝑢𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝑖𝑛𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑠
2600
𝑅𝐶𝑆𝑡𝑜𝑐𝑘𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑡 = × 2 = 80
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Since, metric system defines reed count as number of dents per 1 decimetre (1 inch = 0.254
decimetre), the reed count in Metric system can be calculated as follows:
𝑅𝐶𝑀𝑒𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑐 = 80 × 0.254 = 20.32
Example 6.2:
Convert the 1.35 reed count of Bradford into Stockport system of reed count.
Solution:
The 1.35 Bradford reed count means that there are 1.35 groups of 20 dents in 36 inches
of reed.
𝑇𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑛𝑢𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝑑𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑠 𝑖𝑛 36 𝑖𝑛𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑠 = 1.35 × 20 = 27
27
𝑇𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑛𝑢𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝑑𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑠 𝑖𝑛 1 𝑖𝑛𝑐ℎ = = 0.75
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Since, Stockport reed count system calculate the number of dents per 2 inches therefore,
number of dents per inch will be 0.5.
0.75
𝑅𝑒𝑞𝑢𝑖𝑟𝑒𝑑 𝑟𝑒𝑒𝑑 𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡 = × 13.5 = 20.25
0.5
The 1.35 reed count of Bradford system is equal to 20.25 dents per two inch i.e. reed
count in Stockport system.
Determining Reed Count from fabric parameters:
In textile industry, calculation of reed count and reed width are very much common
against given quality. The selection of reed count depends on ends per inch (EPI) and drawing-in
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of ends for a particular weave structure whereas reed width depends on contraction of cloth in
weft direction. The general formula used in industry to calculate reed count is given below.
𝐸𝑛𝑑𝑠 𝑝𝑒𝑟 𝑖𝑛𝑐ℎ

1 + 𝑤𝑒𝑓𝑡 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛
The weft contraction is either determined using the formulas mentioned in the chapter 5, or are
based on the previous running experience.
Example 6.3:
Find the reed count in Stockport system for a quality having 108 ends per inch. The weft
contraction is expected upto 2.5%.
Solution:
The reed count can be calculated as:
108
𝑅𝐶𝑆𝑡𝑜𝑐𝑘𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑡 =
2.5
1 + 100
𝑅𝐶𝑆𝑡𝑜𝑐𝑘𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑡 = 105.37
6.3 Reed width

The reed width can be defined as the portion of reed where denting of yarns is performed.
It is generally more than the cloth width, depending on the weft crimp %. For a given quality, the
reed width is calculated using following formula;
100 + 𝑊𝑒𝑓𝑡 𝑐𝑟𝑖𝑚𝑝 %

𝑅𝑒𝑒𝑑 𝑤𝑖𝑑𝑡ℎ = 𝐶𝑙𝑜𝑡ℎ 𝑤𝑖𝑑𝑡ℎ ×
100
The weft crimp percentage is a significant factor while deciding the reed with. The crimp
percentage is the difference between straightened thread length and the distance between the
ends of the thread in the fabric as given in equation below. The details of crimp percentage can
be read in Chapter 5. A general formula to calculate the weft crimp % of yarn from a given piece
of fabric is given below.
𝑤𝑒𝑓𝑡 𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ − 𝑓𝑎𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑐 𝑤𝑖𝑑𝑡ℎ

𝑊𝑒𝑓𝑡 𝑐𝑟𝑖𝑚𝑝 % = × 100
𝑓𝑎𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑐 𝑤𝑖𝑑𝑡ℎ
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Example 6.4:
A fabric of 60 inches of width is analysed, the mean weft length is 62.2 cm. Determine the weft
crimp percentage and also calculate the reed width.
Solution:
The weft crimp is determined by considering the fabric width and the mean length of weft yarn.
62.2 − 60
𝑊𝑒𝑓𝑡 𝑐𝑟𝑖𝑚𝑝 % = × 100
60
Weft crimp % = 3.67%
Now, the reed width is calculated as:
100 + 3.67
𝑅𝑒𝑒𝑑 𝑤𝑖𝑑𝑡ℎ (𝑖𝑛𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑠) = 60 ×
100
Reed width (inches) = 63.67
6.4 Maximum ends per inch (EPI max)

The maximum number of ends per inch can be predicted by extending the Peirce’s
geometrical model by soft computing. This information is valuable to the weavers to decide the
weave possibility of a given construction. Maximum number of ends per inch can be calculated
using following formula;
𝑊𝑒𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑟𝑒𝑝𝑒𝑎𝑡 𝑒𝑛𝑑𝑠

𝐸𝑃𝐼𝑚𝑎𝑥 =
𝑌𝑎𝑟𝑛 𝑑𝑖𝑎𝑚𝑒𝑡𝑒𝑟 × (𝑊𝑒𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑟𝑒𝑝𝑒𝑎𝑡 𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑠𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 + 𝑊𝑒𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑟𝑒𝑝𝑒𝑎𝑡 𝑒𝑛𝑑𝑠)
Whereas yarn diameter can be calculated using equation.
1
𝑌𝑎𝑟𝑛 𝑑𝑖𝑎𝑚𝑒𝑡𝑒𝑟 =
28 × √𝑌𝑎𝑟𝑛 𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡
Some typical weave design can accommodate maximum ends per inch (EPImax) are given
in the Table 6.3:
Table 6.3 Maximum ends/inch for basic weaves
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Weave design Maximum number of ends per inch
Plain 14 × √𝑌𝑎𝑟𝑛 𝐶𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡
4
Drill 28 × × √𝑌𝑎𝑟𝑛 𝐶𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡
6
5
Satin 28 × × √𝑌𝑎𝑟𝑛 𝐶𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡
7
6.5 Loom production

The textile industry runs on the profit of loom production. It mainly depends on picks per
inch, RPM (revolution per minute) of motor and width of fabric. However, quality construction of
fabric and loom maintenance also plays a role in loom production. The loom production is
calculated as the fabric produced in an hour, a shift or a day. The monthly and annual production
of loom decides the profit of industry. The production of one loom for a given time (t) can be
calculated using equation:
𝐿𝑜𝑜𝑚 𝑠𝑝𝑒𝑒𝑑 × 60 × 𝑡
𝐿𝑜𝑜𝑚 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑑𝑢𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 =
𝑃𝑃𝐼 × 39.37
Loom speed is given in terms of RPM and is equal to the revolution per minute of motor.
60 is a constant for the conversion of minute into hour
“t" is the time in hours
PPI is the picks per inch
39.37 is a constant for the conversion of inches into meters
Example 6.5:
A loom running with 900 rpm will have to produce a fabric of 90 picks per inch. Calculate the
metres of fabric can be produced in one day.
Solution:
A loom running with 900 rpm will insert 900 picks in one minute, so it can produce a 10
inch of fabric in one minute. 10 inch of fabric is equal to 10/39.37=0.25 meters of fabric. In one
day, the fabric produced will be 365.76 meters.
900 × 60 × 24
𝐿𝑜𝑜𝑚 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑑𝑢𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 =
90 × 39.37
𝐿𝑜𝑜𝑚 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑑𝑢𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 = 365.76 𝑚𝑒𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑠
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It is to be noted that, practically, actual production is always less than the calculated
productions. The ratio of actual production to calculated production is called efficiency of loom.
𝐴𝑐𝑡𝑢𝑎𝑙 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑑𝑢𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛
𝐿𝑜𝑜𝑚 𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑦 = × 100
𝐶𝑎𝑙𝑐𝑢𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑑𝑢𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛
Normally, loom efficiency is displayed by each loom panel and we are interested to know
about the actual production of fabric in order to complete the customer order. Equations
mentioned earlier can be used to calculate the actual production of fabric and time required to
complete the customer order.
Example 6.6:
A loom is running on 97% efficiency and its calculated production is 365.76 meters. Calculate
the actual production per day and also time required to complete the customer order of 1000
meter.
Solution:
The actual production will be calculated as follows;
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𝐴𝑐𝑡𝑢𝑎𝑙 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑑𝑢𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 = 365.76 ×
100
𝐴𝑐𝑡𝑢𝑎𝑙 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑑𝑢𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 = 354.79 𝑚𝑒𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑠
If a loom can produce 354.79 meters of fabric so time required to produce the1000
meters of fabric will be:
1000
𝑇𝑖𝑚𝑒 𝑡𝑜 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑑𝑢𝑐𝑒 1000 𝑚 𝑓𝑎𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑐 =
354.97
𝑇𝑖𝑚𝑒 𝑡𝑜 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑑𝑢𝑐𝑒 1000 𝑚 𝑓𝑎𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑐 = 2.81 𝑑𝑎𝑦𝑠
6.6 Fabric shrinkage%

Fabric shrinkage calculation is mostly used to determine the shrinkage of width in Lycra
qualities. Lycra qualities are the fabric constructions having core spun lycra/elastane yarn running
in the weft direction. This lycra yarn may be stretched more than 100% of the original yarn length.
Therefore, the lyrca qualities are washed to observe the shrinkage percentage after washing. The
shrinkage can be calculated as;
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𝑊𝑏𝑤 − 𝑊𝑎𝑤
𝐹𝑎𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑐 𝑠ℎ𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑘𝑎𝑔𝑒 = × 100
𝑊𝑏𝑤
𝑊𝑏𝑤 is the width of fabric before washing
𝑊𝑎𝑤 is the width of fabric after washing
6.7 Weaving shed Management

6.7.1 Air consumption calculation
Air-jet looms utilize compressed air for weft insertion and are capable of producing fabric
at a very high rate. The air guiding system is controlled by a number of nozzles, sub-nozzles and
the pneumatic valves. The weft is inserted due to the frictional pull of the air on the weft yarn.
Therefore, the air consumption of Air-Jet looms depends on weft yarn count, fabric width, loom
speed and reed count. It is quite challenging to adjust the required air volume for a given quality,
however, following regression model1 can be used to predict the air consumption on loom.
Compressed Air Consumption (Litres/second)
= 6.10770 - 0.0346718 X1 + 0.0155271 X2 - 0.000147579 X3 + 0.0365014 X4 + 0.000312117 X12
+ 0.00114788 X22 - 0.000338015X1X4 + 0.000127147 X2X3 - 0.000858253 X2X4
Where,
X1 weft yarn count
X2 fabric width
X3 loom speed
X4 Reed count
On air jet loom, the air consumption varies from 13 to 40 liters/second. It increases with increase
in fabric width and loom speed, while decreases as the weft yarn count and reed count increases.
Fabric width is the most dominant factor affecting the air consumption. The statistical model has
also been validated by the authors practically.
1Jabbar A, Ahmed S, Hussain T, Haleem N, Ahmed F. Statistical Model for Predicting

Compressed Air Consumption on Air-Jet Looms. Journal of Engineered Fabrics & Fibers (JEFF).
2014 Jan 1;9(3).
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Example 6.7:
Calculate the air consumption in litres/second for a quality 10×10/100×60, 63”, where reed
count of 74.50 dents per two inches was used. The loom was running on 650 rpm.
Solution:
The compressed air consumption in litres/second can be calculated as:
Compressed Air Consumption (Litres/second) = 6.10770 - 0.0346718×10 + 0.0155271 × 63 -

0.000147579 × 650 + 0.0365014 ×74.50 + 0.000312117× (10)2 + 0.00114788 × (63)2 -
0.000338015×10×74.50 + 0.000127147×63×650 - 0.000858253×63×74.50
Compressed Air Consumption (Litres/second) = 6.10770 – 0.346718 + 0.978207 - 0.095926 +

2.7193543 + 0.0312117 + 4.55593572 - 0.251821175 + 5.20666965 - 4.028210456
Compressed Air Consumption = 14.87 litres/second
6.7.2 Weaver’s allocation

Weaver’s allocation refers to the number of looms allocated for a weaver. It can be also
defined the weaver’s work load. It mainly depends on the loom stoppages (such as warp stop,
weft stop, mechanical stops and other stops) and time require to mend the stops. Each textile
mills has its own standard of stops per loom and mending/repairing time of one stop. Normally
20% of total time is reserved for a weaver’s rest. 62.5% of the remaining time is used for running
the loom i.e. mending and repairing of warp and weft yarns. Rest of the time is used for patrolling.
Normally, six minutes are required for patrolling of six looms. Work load of weaver can be
calculated as given in Example 6.8.
Example 6.8:
If an average stoppage time of looms is 5 minutes per hour. Calculate the work load of weaver,
if 20% time is reserved for rest, 62.5% of the reaming time is used for mending/repairing. Also
calculate the number of patrol, the weave can made in one hour.
Solution:
60 × 20
𝑇𝑖𝑚𝑒 𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑒𝑟𝑣𝑒𝑑 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝑖𝑛 𝑎𝑛 ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑟 =
100
Time reserved for rest in an hour = 12 min
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Now, 62.5% of reaming time will be used for mending/repairing.
Remaining time = 60 – 12 = 48 min
48 × 62.5
𝑇𝑖𝑚𝑒 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔/𝑟𝑒𝑝𝑎𝑖𝑟 =
100
Time for mending/repair = 30 min
The remaining time apart from rest and mending/repair time will be
Remaining time after mend and rest = 60 – 12 – 30 = 18 min
The number of patrol a weave can make:
Number of patrols = 18/6 = 3 patrol
6.7.3 Number of air changes

The number of air changes is generally expressed in terms of air changes per hour. It is
also termed as the air change rate. The air change rate measures volume of air added or removed
per unit volume of the shed. The air changes per hour is defined as the how many times the air of
shed is replaced. For the calculation of number of air changes, it is desirable that the air of shed
is uniformly mixed. Also the amount of air leaving and entering the shed must be same.
𝑄 × 60
𝑁=
𝑉
Where,
N = number of air changes per hour
Q = Volumetric flow rate of air in cubic feet per minute (CFM)
Vol = Space volume L × W × H, in cubic feet
Example 6.9:
Calculate the number of air changes in the shed, if volumetric flow rate of air is 350 CFM and
the dimensions of shed are 25’×20’×10’.
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Solution:
The volume of shed can be calculated as:
Volume of shed = 25×20×10
Volume of shed = 5000 ft3
Now, the number of air changes can be calculated as:
350 × 60
𝑁𝑢𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝑎𝑖𝑟 𝑐ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑔𝑒𝑠 =
5000
Number of air changes = 4.2
6.8 Fabric inspection

Fabric inspection can be defined as the visual examination or review of fabric produced.
It is common to inspect ‘‘first meter’’ of each roll during fabric production. The first meter is taken
by maintenance in-charge and handed over to quality supervisor or folding inspector. In first
meter, the ends per inch, picks per inch, warp count and brand, weft count and brand, width of
the fabric, reed, and weave design is inspected. The first meter is inspected as soon as it is
produced to avoid fabric faults in subsequent fabric production.
Apart of first meter, each roll of fabric and also inspected in folding department, where
fabric roll is graded as A or B grade etc. Some mendable faults are also mended during inspection
to improve the grade of fabric roll. There are various grading systems of fabric inspection are
acceptable which are discussed in section Grading systems.
6.8.1 Grading systems

Fabric grading systems are used to provide the quantitative quality of fabric. Most
commonly, there are two types of systems exist i.e. 4- point system and 10- point system.
However, 2.5- point system and other grading system do exist as well. The 4- point grading system
was designed by American Apparel Manufacturers Association (AAMA). Two types of faults are
inspected in this grading system i.e. length wise faults and hole or opening. The grading points
under 4- point system are provided in Table 6.3. Total defect points per 100 yard square are
calculated using below equation. If fabric rolls contain less than 40 points per 100 yard square are
considered “A Grade” quality and as an acceptance criteria. If fabric rolls containing more than 40
points per 100 yards square are considered “B Grade”.
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Table 6.3 Defects point grading table
Length of defect in Fabric Points allotted
Up to 3 inch 1
Over 3 inch up to 6 inch 2
Over 6 inch up to 9 inch 3
Over 9 inch 4
Holes or Opening
1 or less 2
Over 1 inch 4
Example 6.10: A fabric roll 120 yards long and 46 inch wide contains following defects.
Types of fault Number of faults
Defects up to 3 inch length 4
Defects from 3 to 6 inch length 3
Defect over 9 inch length 1
Hole over 1 inch 1
Solution:
Calculate the number of fault points for each category.
Types of faults Number of faults Total points
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Defects up to 3 inch length 4 4x1 points
Defects from 3 to 6 inch 3 3x2 points

length
2 2x3 points
Defects from 6 to 9 inch
1 1x4 points
length
1 1x4 points
Defect over 9 inch length
Hole over 1 inch
In the next step all the defect points are added to determine the total defect points.
Total defect points = 4 + 6 + 6 + 4 + 4
Total defect points = 24
Now, the Points/ 100 sq. yards are calculated as:
𝑇𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑑𝑒𝑓𝑒𝑐𝑡 𝑝𝑜𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑠 × 3600

𝑃𝑜𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑠/ 100 𝑠𝑞. 𝑦𝑎𝑟𝑑𝑠 =
𝐹𝑎𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑐 𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ (𝑦𝑎𝑟𝑑𝑠) × 𝑊𝑖𝑑𝑡ℎ (𝑖𝑛𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑠)
24 × 3600
𝑃𝑜𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑠/ 100 𝑠𝑞. 𝑦𝑎𝑟𝑑𝑠 =
120 × 46
Points/ 100 sq. yards = 15.652 points
6.8.2 Points per linear meter/square meter

The fabric quality after inspection is usually expressed in terms of points per linear square
meter. It can be calculated as follows;
𝑇𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑝𝑜𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑠
𝑃𝑜𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑠/ 𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑒𝑎𝑟 𝑠𝑞. 𝑚𝑒𝑡𝑒𝑟 =
𝐹𝑎𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑐 𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ (𝑚) × 𝑊𝑖𝑑𝑡ℎ (𝑚)
Example 6.11: A fabric roll 130 yard long and 45 inch wide contains the following defects:
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Defects up to 3 inch length 6
Defect over 9 inch length 1
Hole over 1 inch 1
Calculate the points per linear square meter in 4- point grading system.
Solution:
The number of fault points are calculated for each category.
Types of faults Number of faults Total points
Defects up to 3 inch length 6 6x1 points
Defects from 3 to 6 inch 5 5x2 points

length
2 2x3 points
Defects from 6 to 9 inch
1 1x4 points
length
1 1x4 points
Defect over 9 inch length
Hole over 1 inch
In the next step all the defect points are added to determine the total defect points.
Total defect points = 6 + 10 + 6 + 4 + 4
Total defect points = 30
Now, the Points/ linear sq. meter are calculated as:
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𝑇𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑑𝑒𝑓𝑒𝑐𝑡 𝑝𝑜𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑠
𝐹𝑎𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑐 𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ (𝑚) × 𝑊𝑖𝑑𝑡ℎ (𝑚)
The fabric length and width are first converted into meters
30
(130 × 1.0936) × (45/39.37)
30
142.168 × 1.143
Points/ linear sq. meter = 0.185 points
6.9 Exercise
Problem 1: If total number of dents in 71 inches of reed are 2600. One end is drawn through one
dent of reed. Calculate the reed count in Stockport and Huddersfield systems.
Problem 2: Convert 20 RC of Metric system into following Reed count systems;
Stockport
Radcliff
Huddersfield
Problem 3: Convert 12 RC of Irish system into following Reed count systems;
Bolton
Bradford
Blackburn
Leeds
Macclesfield
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Problem 4: If total number of dents in 65 inches of reed are 3800. Three ends are drawn through
one dent of reed. Calculate the reed count in Stockport and Metric systems.
Problem 5: Find the reed count of following qualities with weft contraction of 3.2%. The required
ends per dent are 2.
Quality: 12×12/80×60-63’’
Quality: 60×60/140×100-71’’
Problem 6: Find the reed count of a given quality with total number of ends 6800. The required
working width is 65’’ and ends per dent are 3.
Problem 7: Find the reed count of a given quality with total number of ends 5600. The expected
weft contraction in the quality is 6%, whereas the required ends per dents are 4.
Problem 8: Find the required reed with for 63’’ wider fabric with expected weft contraction of
2.8%.
Problem 9: Calculate the weft crimp percentage of 105’’ wider fabric. The weft length in the fabric
was found to be 107.88’’.
Problem 10: Estimate the yarn diameter of 20/1 Ne.
Problem 11: A loom running with 760 rpm will have to produce a fabric with 42 picks per inch.
Calculate the metres of fabric can be produced in one day with following efficiency.
100%
97%
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94.5%
Problem 12: Calculate the fabric shrinkage for 63’’ wider cloth whose width was reduced to 60.7’’
after washing.
Problem 13: Calculate the air consumption in litres/second for a quality of 30×30/76×76-63”,
where reed count of 72 dents per two inches was used. The loom was running on 880 rpm.
Problem 14: If an average stoppage time of looms is 4.5 minutes per hour. Calculate the work load
of weaver, if 20% time is reserved for rest, 62.5% of the reaming time is used for
mending/repairing. Also calculate the number of patrol, the weaver can make in one hour.
Problem 15: A fabric roll 250 yard long and 63 inch wide contains the following defects:
Defects up to 3-inch length 12
Defects from 3 to 6-inch length 7
Defects from 6 to 9-inch length 12
Defect over 9-inch length 2
Hole over 1-inch 1
Calculate the points per linear square meter in 4- point grading system.
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CHAPTER – 7
FABRIC GEOMETRY
Madeha Jabbar, Muhammad Zohaib Fazal
Fabric Geometry
Fabric geometry is an important parameter in determining the behaviour of the fabric
under specific conditions. For instance, if there is more tension on warp, the crimp in the weft
yarn will increase and vice versa. Similarly, fabric shrinks due to fibre swelling when dipped in
water. Therefore, study of fabric geometry helps to:
 Predict the maximum sett (density) of fabric that can be woven

 Derive relationship between geometrical parameters
 Predict mechanical properties by combining fabric geometry with yarn properties
 Understand fabric performance (handle and surface effects)
7.1 Structural parameters of woven fabrics

From the previous research on the geometric theories introduced above, several
parameters could be extracted to characterise the fabric geometry. In this section, a general
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description of every parameter will be given. Some of them need not be calculated but can only
be measured.
7.1.1 Yarn diameter

If the yarn is considered circular in cross-section, then it must have some diameter. The
diameter of yarn is directly related to the linear density of yarn, which depends on the fibre
fineness and number of fibres in the cross section of yarn. The yarn diameter can be calculated
using the following relation.
1 𝑁
= 29.3 × √
𝑑 𝑣
Where v is the specific volume and expressed as the ratio of volume occupied by a material to
that of the same weight of water under compression. The following relation is used to calculate
the specific volume of fabric.
𝐹𝑎𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑐 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑐𝑘𝑛𝑒𝑠𝑠 (𝑐𝑚)

𝑣=
𝐹𝑎𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑐 𝑚𝑎𝑠𝑠 (𝑔/𝑐𝑚2 )
For cotton woven structure the specific volume is 1.1, and the diameter of yarn is:
1
𝑑 (𝑖𝑛𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑠) =
28√𝑁
0.9
𝑑 (𝑚𝑚) =
√𝑁
Example 7.1:
Calculate the yarn diameter in inches and mm for a 30/s yarn.
Solution:
As we know that,
1
𝑌𝑎𝑟𝑛 𝑑𝑖𝑎 (𝑖𝑛𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑠) =
28√𝑁
1
𝑌𝑎𝑟𝑛 𝑑𝑖𝑎 (𝑖𝑛𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑠) =
28√30
Yarn diameter = 0.00652 inch
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0.9
𝑌𝑎𝑟𝑛 𝑑𝑖𝑎 (𝑚𝑚) =
√𝑁
0.9
𝑌𝑎𝑟𝑛 𝑑𝑖𝑎 (𝑚𝑚) =
√30
Yarn diameter = 0.164 mm
7.1.2 Fabric thickness

Fabric thickness is usually a neglected term, but it is highly important in determining the
properties of fabric. Fabric thickness, t depends on the warp and weft yarns used in the fabric. If
yarn is supposed to be circular in shape, the minimum thickness that can be achieved is the sum
of warp and weft diameters.
𝐹𝑎𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑐 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑐𝑘𝑛𝑒𝑠𝑠, 𝑡𝑚𝑖𝑛 (𝑚𝑚) = 𝑑1 + 𝑑2
Where, d1 and d2 are warp and weft diameters in mm.
The maximum fabric thickness is achieved when one of the yarns (warp or weft) is
straightened as far as possible. For an open cloth, the yarns may be straightened to zero crimp,
giving maximum fabric thickness.
𝐹𝑎𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑐 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑐𝑘𝑛𝑒𝑠𝑠, 𝑡𝑚𝑎𝑥 (𝑚𝑚) = 𝑑1 + 2𝑑2
𝐹𝑎𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑐 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑐𝑘𝑛𝑒𝑠𝑠, 𝑡𝑚𝑎𝑥 (𝑚𝑚) = 2𝑑1 + 𝑑2
Minimum fabric thickness Maximum fabric thickness
The fabric thickness can also be approximated if the fabric areal density and fabric volume
is known. The fabric volume involves some complexities, as fabric contains some inter yarn and
intra yarn spaces.
𝐹𝑎𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑐 𝑎𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑙 𝑑𝑒𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑦
𝐹𝑎𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑐 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑐𝑘𝑛𝑒𝑠𝑠, 𝑡 =
𝐹𝑎𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑐 𝑣𝑜𝑙𝑢𝑚𝑒
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Where, fabric thickness is in meter, fabric areal density in Kg/m2 and fabric density in
Kg/m3.
Example 7.2:
Calculate the maximum and minimum fabric thickness that can be achieved with the fabric
quality 40×50/200×138, 75”.
Solution:
The d1 and d2 can be calculated as:
0.9
𝑑1 =
√40
d1 = 0.142 mm
0.9
𝑑2 =
√50
d1 = 0.127 mm
Now, for the minimum fabric thickness,
𝑀𝑖𝑛𝑖𝑚𝑢𝑚 𝑓𝑎𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑐 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑐𝑘𝑛𝑒𝑠𝑠 (𝑚𝑚) = 0.142 + 0.127
𝑀𝑖𝑛𝑖𝑚𝑢𝑚 𝑓𝑎𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑐 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑐𝑘𝑛𝑒𝑠𝑠 = 0.269 𝑚𝑚
The maximum fabric thickness can be calculated in two ways:
𝑀𝑎𝑥𝑖𝑚𝑢𝑚 𝑓𝑎𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑐 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑐𝑘𝑛𝑒𝑠𝑠 (𝑚𝑚) = 0.142 + 2(0.127)
𝑀𝑎𝑥𝑖𝑚𝑢𝑚 𝑓𝑎𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑐 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑐𝑘𝑛𝑒𝑠𝑠 = 0.396 𝑚𝑚
𝑀𝑎𝑥𝑖𝑚𝑢𝑚 𝑓𝑎𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑐 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑐𝑘𝑛𝑒𝑠𝑠 (𝑚𝑚) = 2(0.142) + 0.127
𝑀𝑎𝑥𝑖𝑚𝑢𝑚 𝑓𝑎𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑐 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑐𝑘𝑛𝑒𝑠𝑠 = 0.411 𝑚𝑚
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7.1.3 Cover factor
The fabric cover factor is defined as the fraction of total fabric area that is covered by its
constituent yarns. Considering yarn with a circular cross section, the cover factor (K) is defined as
a ratio of yarn diameter (d) and yarn spacing (p).
𝑑
𝐶𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑟 𝑓𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑜𝑟, 𝐾 =
𝑝
𝐸
𝐶𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑟 𝑓𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑜𝑟, 𝐾 =
28√𝑁
Where, E is yarns per inch (E = 1/p) and N is yarn count.
For direct system:
Cover factor, K = n.d
Where n is number of yarns per centimetre, d is diameter in cm.
As the yarns run along two directions (warp and weft) in case of woven factors, the cover
factor is calculated both for warp and weft yarns, separately. The subscript 1 and 2 denote warp
and weft respectively. The overall cover factor from warp and weft cover factors is calculated as:
K = K1 + K2 – K1K2
7.1.4 Yarn crimp

The yarn crimp is the extra length of yarn consumed in undulations due to interlacement
of yarn and is expressed as percentage.
𝑙1
𝑐1 (%) = ( − 1) × 100
𝑝2
𝑙2
𝑐2 (%) = ( − 1) × 100
𝑝1
Where, p is thread spacing and l is the length of yarn axis between planes containing the axes of
consecutive cross threads.
7.1.5 Fabric areal density

The fabric areal density is expressed as mass of a unit area of fabric. It is generally
expressed in terms of GSM, i.e. grams per square meter. Following formula is used to calculate
the GSM of a fabric:
𝑇1 𝑛1 𝑇2 𝑛2
𝐺𝑆𝑀 = (1 + 𝑐1 ) + (1 + 𝑐2 )
10 10
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Where T1, T2 are warp and weft yarn tex; n1, n2 are ends and picks per cm and c1, c2 are
the warp and weft crimp.
7.2 Fabric geometry models

The textile fabrics have a complex structure depending on the irregularity in the yarn cross
section shape and the crimp induced in yarn during weaving. To represent the configuration of
threads in woven fabrics, many different forms of geometry have been put forward by textile
researchers, considering fabrics as a network of identical unit cells in the form of crimp waves and
constant yarn cross-section. Based on the circle, ellipse and rack-track cross-sectional shape, four
fabric geometry models have been are presented by the researchers namely:
 Pierce’s model
 Modified Pierce’s model
 Kemp’s race track model
 Hearle’s lenticular model
7.2.1 Pierce’s model

The systematic study of woven fabric geometry was started by Peirce’s in 1937. The
Peirce’s model of plain-weave fabrics is shown in figure below.
Figure 7.1 Pierce’s model with circular cross-section geometry of plain weave
In this model, a two-dimensional unit cell (or repeat) of fabric was built up by
superimposing linear and circular yarn segments to produce the desired shape. The yarns were
assumed to be circular in cross-section and highly incompressible, but at the same time perfectly
flexible so that each set of yarns had a uniform curvature imposed upon it by the circular cross-
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sectional shape of the interlacing yarns. The relationship between geometrical parameters such
as thread-spacing, weave crimp, weave angle and fabric thickness forms the basis of analysis in
this model.
Here, d is yarn diameter, p is yarn spacing, h is maximum displacement of yarn axis normal
to fabric plane (crimp height), θ is angle of yarn axis to fabric plane (weave angle in radians), l is
length of yarn axis between the planes through the axes of consecutive cross-threads and c is
crimp. Now, from the cross sectional view, different structural parameters can be calculated as:
𝑝1 = (𝑙2 − 𝐷𝜃2 )𝐶𝑜𝑠𝜃2 + 𝐷 𝑆𝑖𝑛𝜃2
𝑝2 = (𝑙1 − 𝐷𝜃1 )𝐶𝑜𝑠𝜃1 + 𝐷 𝑆𝑖𝑛𝜃1
ℎ1 = (𝑙1 − 𝐷𝜃1 )𝑆𝑖𝑛𝜃1 + 𝐷(1 − 𝐶𝑜𝑠𝜃1 )
ℎ2 = (𝑙2 − 𝐷𝜃2 )𝑆𝑖𝑛𝜃2 + 𝐷(1 − 𝐶𝑜𝑠𝜃2 )
D = d1 + d2 = h1 + h2
The equations for crimp have already been defined in the earlier section. Hence, there
are seven equations involving 11 variables. Having any four known variables, the equations can
be solved for remaining variables. This model is convenient for calculation, and is especially valid
in very open structures. But the assumptions of circular cross-section, uniform structure along the
longitudinal direction, perfect flexibility, and incompressibility are all unrealistic, which leads to
the limitations on application of this model.
7.2.2 Modified Pierce’s model

A high inter-yarn pressure is developed while producing tightly woven fabrics. This
pressure causes considerable yarn flattening, normal to the plane of fabric. This effect was
recognised by Peirce, and he later proposed an elliptical section theory as shown in figure below.
To avoid the complexities, he approximated the cross section of yarn with the minor axis diameter
of the elliptic section. This modified model is good for reasonable open fabrics, but it cannot be
applied for jammed fabric.
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Figure 7.2 Pierce’s modified model with elliptic cross-section geometry of plain weave
The yarn flattening factor, e is defined as:
𝑏
𝑌𝑎𝑟𝑛 𝑓𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑓𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑜𝑟, 𝑒 = √
𝑎
Where “a” and “b” are the major and minor axis of ellipse respectively. If d is assumed as
the diameter of the equivalent circular cross-section yarn, then
𝑑 = √𝑎𝑏
h1 + h2 = d1 + d2 = b1 + b2
4
𝑏1 + 𝑏2 = ℎ1 + ℎ2 = (𝑝1 √𝑐2 + 𝑝2 √𝑐1 )
3
1
ℎ1 + ℎ2 = 𝑑1 + 𝑑2 = (√𝑇1 + √𝑇2 )
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7.2.3 Kemp’s race track model

To overcome the jammed structure, Kemp proposed a racetrack section to modified
cross-section shape of yarn. This model consisted of a rectangle enclosed by two semi-circular
ends and had the advantage that it allowed the relatively simple relations of circular-thread
geometry, already worked out by Pierce, to be applied to a flatted threads.
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Figure 7.3. Kemp’s racetrack section geometry of plain woven fabrics
The maximum and minimum diameters of yarn cross-section are represented by “a” and
“b” respectively. The basic equations are modified for this model as under:
𝑝2 ′ = 𝑝2 − (𝑎2 − 𝑏2 )
𝑙1 ′ = 𝑙1 − (𝑎2 − 𝑏2 )
𝑙1 ′ − 𝑝2 ′
′
𝑐1 =
𝑝2 ′
Substituting the values of l1’ and p2’ in the above equation, we get:
𝑐1 𝑝2
𝑐1 ′ =
𝑝2 − (𝑎2 − 𝑏2 )
𝑐2 𝑝1
𝑐2 ′ =
𝑝1 − (𝑎1 − 𝑏1 )
4
ℎ1 = 𝑝2 ′ = √𝑐1 ′
3
4
ℎ2 = 𝑝1 ′ = √𝑐2 ′
3
H1 + h2 = B = b1 + b2
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7.2.4 Hearle’s lenticular model
The model based on the lenticular cross section of fabric was presented by Hearle and
Shanahan (1978) as shown in Figure 7.4. The lenticular model is considered to be the most general
model mathematically.
Figure 7.4 Hearle’s lenticular section geometry of plain weave fabrics
The relations derived for lenticular section geometry are:
𝑎𝑖
𝑌𝑎𝑟𝑛 𝑓𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑓𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑜𝑟, 𝑒𝑖 =
𝑏𝑖
𝑝𝑖 = (𝑙𝑗 − 𝐷𝑗 𝜃𝑗 ) 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝜃𝑗 + 𝐷𝑗 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝜃𝑗
ℎ𝑖𝑖 = (𝑙𝑖 − 𝐷𝑖 𝜃𝑖 ) 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝜃𝑖 (1 − 𝑥𝑜𝑠𝜃𝑗 )
𝐷𝑖 = 2𝑅𝑗 + 𝑏𝑖
𝑙𝑐𝑗 = 𝐷𝑖 𝜃𝑖
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h1 + h2 = b1 + b2
Substituting D1 = D2 = d1 + d2 = D into the above equations, the Peirce’s geometry can be

obtained as:
𝑝1 = (𝑙2 − 𝐷𝜃2 ) 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝜃2 + 𝐷𝑠𝑖𝑛𝜃2
𝑝2 = (𝑙1 − 𝐷𝜃1 ) 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝜃1 + 𝐷𝑠𝑖𝑛𝜃1
ℎ1 = (1 − 𝐷𝜃1 ) 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝜃1 + 𝐷(1 − 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝜃1 )
ℎ2 = (1 − 𝐷𝜃2 ) 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝜃2 + 𝐷(1 − 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝜃2 )
h1 + h2 = b1 + b2 = D
7.2.5 Limitations of geometrical models

There exist some limitations for the geometrical models proposed by the researchers.
Some of the limitations include:
1. The fabrics are complicated materials that do not conform even approximately to any of
the ideal features suggested by these four fabric models
2. The calculation of geometrical parameters is not easy in practice
3. The relationship between fabric mechanics (tensile, elongation, bending) to fabric
geometry is not fully explored.
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CHAPTER – 8
SPECIALTY CALCULATIONS
Adeela Nasreen, Khubab Shaker
Specialty fabrics
Certain fabrics in use have unique fabric structure and require special manufacturing
procedures. Some common examples of such fabrics include terry towel, ball warping for denim,
sample development on small scale, etc. This chapter focuses on the calculations involved with
the manufacturing of these specialty fabrics.
8.1 Terry towel

A terry towel is called as a textile product having loop pile on one or both sides generally
covering the entire surface or forming strips, checks, or other patterns (with cross hems or fringes
and side hems or selvages).
8.1.1 Parts of a conventional terry towel

A terry towel consists of different parts including the end hem, cam, dobby, terry body
and selvedge, as shown in Figure 8.1. It is necessary to know that it is not necessary for all parts
to come in every towel.
End hem Portion

Stitched portion of towel having flat weave at the ending of towel in length wise direction
is known as end hem.it could have plain weave or any other design.
Cam Portion
Terry portion after end hem or dobby or in between the dobby is known as cam.it could
be on one or both sides.
Dobby Border (fancy portion)
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Design portion of towel as you can see in figure 1 is known as dobby border.It could be
on one or both sides of towel.
Body of towel
Central pile portion of towel is known as body of towel.
Header
If there is design portion of any size in towel comes after end hem than that portion plus
finish stitched end hem is referred as header.
Terry bar/Cam
Stitched end hem
Border
Cam
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Figure 8.1 Dobby towel
Cam border
Plain portion of towel having terry weave in between two cams is known as cam border
as shown in Figure 8.1.
Cut Panama
The cut panama is extra plain portion of towel other than overall length of towel which is
made between two towel having no weft, basically cut panama is joining part of two towel panels
from where two cut out or separated
Hem/Selvedge
The top and bottom of a towel will have a hem seam. This is because the towels are made
on a large continuous roll, and are then cut individually. In general terms, the hem can be a lock
stitch or a chain (continuous) stitch. The advantage of a lock stitch hem is that if one part of the
seam is pulled, the whole hem will not unravel. A chain stitch, if part of it is pulled, will unravel.
This is an important durability feature, and most U.S. made towels feature lock stitch hems.
8.1.2 General calculations

The pick density in greige fabric (towel), i.e. picks/inch is basically pick density of a terry
portion and is calculated using the following relation.
Greige picks/inch = Body picks/inch + 2
Finished picks/inch = Body picks/inch + 3
Similarly, the warp density in greige and finished towel is calculated as:
Greige ends/inch = Reed count × 2 × 1.04
Finished ends/inch = Reed count × 2 × 1.1
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Where 1.04 and 1.1 are the contraction factor for greige and finished towels, respectively.
Example 8.1:
Calculate greige ends/inch, and greige pick/inch if reed count is 27.5, towel body pick/inch are
42?
Solution:
The greige ends/inch are calculated as:
Greige ends/inch = 27.5 × 2 × 1.04 = 57.2
Greige picks/inch = Body picks/inch + 2
Greige picks/inch = 42 + 2 = 44
Example 8.2:
Calculate the reed count, if greige ends/inch = 61.36?
Solution:
The reed count from greige ends/inch is calculated as:
Reed count = Greige ends/inch × 2 × 1.04
Reed count = 61.36 × 2 × 1.04 = 127.62
To make any towel, general parameters which are required to measure are weight in
grams, pile to pile length in inches, ground end length in inches, greige weight per towel, overall
width of towel, overall length of towel. These all parameters are required to measure in weaving
for all types of towel.
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Let’s talk about common terms used for all types of towel and which are involved in
calculation of towel, all terms will be discussed one by one
Case 1: Terry Towel with plain end hem
24.65”×48”; 8 lbs/dzn
Plain border = 3.1 cm
Terry bar = 7.5 cm
End hem (plain) = 1.5 cm
Terry bar End hem

Plain border
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Figure 8.2 Terry towel with plain end hem
Figure 8.2 is the bath towel with plain border and plain end hem, terry bar is another
name of cam and plain border is that portion of towel having plain weave. Below mentioned
parameters are used to make this towel.
Pile to pile length (in inches) is measured from one side of a towel to other side of towel excluding
end hems of both sides, and is calculated by the given formula:
(𝐿 × 2.54) − 𝑆
𝑃𝑖𝑙𝑒 𝑡𝑜 𝑝𝑖𝑙𝑒 𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ (𝑖𝑛𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑠) = [ ] × (1 + 5%)
2.54
Where, L is the overall length (inches) and S is the stitched finish end hem (cm) of both sides.
Ground end length is measured from one side of towel to other side of towel including
end hems which is calculated by adding pile to pile length. Below mentioned formula will give
ground yarn length.
Ground end length(inches) = [Pile to pile length (inches) + [Cut Panama(inches)(1 + 5 %)]
The pile portion (inches) is the term used for the terry portion of a towel. It includes both
cams and body of towel; and is equal to pile to pile length when towel has no fancy border.
Otherwise, the fancy border is excluded from pile to pile length.
Case 2: Bath towel having border on both sides and end hem other than plain
Bath
End hem = 1.5 cm
Terry cam = 8.89 cm
Satin weave = 1.0 cm
Diamond weave = 3.08 cm
Satin weave = 1.0 cm
Total border width = 5.08 cm
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End hem Diamond
Terry cam weave
Satin weave
Figure 8.3 Dobby border towel
Figure 8.3 is the bath towel having border on both sides and end hem other than plain.
Parameters which are involved in making this towel have been discussed one by one below,
remember all sizes that are being used in formula are finish sizes.
Pile to pile length (in inches) is measured from one side of a towel to other side of towel
excluding end hems of both sides which is calculated by the formula discussed earlier. Ground
end length is measured from one side of towel to other side including all dobby borders, end hems
and cut panama which is described by formula, here the fancy size is combination of dobby
borders and end hem
.
𝐺𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑑 𝑒𝑛𝑑 𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ = 𝑃𝑖𝑙𝑒 𝑡𝑜 𝑝𝑖𝑙𝑒 𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ + [𝐶𝑢𝑡 𝑝𝑎𝑛𝑎𝑚𝑎 (1 + 𝑆%)] + [𝐹𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑦 𝑠𝑖𝑧𝑒 (1 + 𝑆%)]
Where, S% is the shrinkage % of towel and its value is usually taken as 5%. All the lengths mentioned in
equation have same units, i.e. either inches or cm.
The Pile to Pile portion of terry includes cams and body of towel. It can be calculated by using the
below formula
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Pile portion (inches) = Pile to Pile length (inches) – Finish Border size (inches)
Case 3: Towel with header at one side and hem at other side
Pile to Pile length
Figure 8.4 Towel with header
Figure 8.4 shows that header is present at one side of towel while other side has only end
hem. Parameters which required for weaving this towel are described below.
1. Pile to pile length will be measured by excluding stitched header of one side and stitched
end hem of other side as you can see in below formula.
(𝐿 × 2.54) − 𝑆1
2.54
Where, S1 is the sum of stitched finish header of one side and stitched end hem, expressed in cm
and L is used for overall finish length.
2. Pile to pile length is described as portion of towel measured excluding finish header size
of both side as you can see in below formula.
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(𝐿′ × 2.54) − 𝑆2
2.54
Where S2 is the stitched finish header in cm of both sides and L’ is overall length.
3. Ground end length will be measured from one side of towel to other side of towel
including all end hems dobby borders and cut panama. Ground end length will be same for both
cases. all sizes used in below formula will be finish sizes and fancy size word used for size of design
portion that could be only border or border and end hem both depending upon type of towel.
𝐺𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑑 𝑒𝑛𝑑 𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ = 𝑃𝑖𝑙𝑒 𝑡𝑜 𝑝𝑖𝑙𝑒 𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ + [𝐶𝑢𝑡 𝑝𝑎𝑛𝑎𝑚𝑎 (1 + 𝑆1 %)] + [𝐹𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑦 𝑠𝑖𝑧𝑒 (1 + 𝑆2 %)]
Where, S1 % and S2 % are the shrinkage % of towel and their values are usually taken as 5% and 2%
respectively. All the lengths mentioned in equation have same units, i.e. either inches or cm.
8.1.3 Total picks

Total picks mean picks in the whole towel. It includes picks of terry portions, end hems,
cut panama and dobby border or header. Terry picks is the picks of terry portion including all cams
and body of towel.
𝑇𝑒𝑟𝑟𝑦 𝑝𝑖𝑐𝑘𝑠, 𝑇𝑃 = [𝑃𝑃 (1 + 2%) ] × 𝐵𝑜𝑑𝑦 𝑝𝑖𝑐𝑘𝑠/𝑖𝑛𝑐ℎ
𝐹𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑦 𝑝𝑖𝑐𝑘𝑠, 𝐹𝑃 = [𝐹𝑆 (1 + 2%) ] × 𝐹𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑦 𝑝𝑖𝑐𝑘𝑠/𝑖𝑛𝑐ℎ
𝐶𝑢𝑡 𝑝𝑎𝑛𝑎𝑚𝑎 𝑝𝑖𝑐𝑘𝑠, 𝐶𝑃 = [𝐶𝑆 (1 + 2%) ] × 𝐵𝑜𝑑𝑦 𝑝𝑖𝑐𝑘𝑠/𝑖𝑛𝑐ℎ
Total picks = TP + FP + CP
Where, TP stands for terry picks, PP stands for pile portion, FS stands for Fancy size, CS
stands for cut panama size, and 2% accounts for shrinkage of towel from loom to table.
Example 8.3:
Calculate terry picks and total picks of a bath towel when pile portion is 65.96”, body picks/1”
is 37, fancy size is 3.14”, fancy picks/inch are 96?
Solution:
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𝑇𝑒𝑟𝑟𝑦 𝑝𝑖𝑐𝑘𝑠, 𝑇𝑃 = [𝑃𝑃 (1 + 2%) ] × 𝐵𝑜𝑑𝑦 𝑝𝑖𝑐𝑘𝑠/𝑖𝑛𝑐ℎ
𝑇𝑒𝑟𝑟𝑦 𝑝𝑖𝑐𝑘𝑠, 𝑇𝑃 = [65.96 (1 + 2%) ] × 37
Terry picks = 7321.56
𝐹𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑦 𝑝𝑖𝑐𝑘𝑠, 𝐹𝑃 = [𝐹𝑆 (1 + 2%) ] × 𝐹𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑦 𝑝𝑖𝑐𝑘𝑠/𝑖𝑛𝑐ℎ
𝐹𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑦 𝑝𝑖𝑐𝑘𝑠, 𝐹𝑃 = [3.14 (1 + 2%) ] × 96
Fancy picks = 307.47
Total picks = [(TP) + (FP) + (CP)]
Total picks = [7321.56 + 307.46 + CP]
In general, the value of cut panama (CP) is 0.393”.
8.2 Relation of Pounds/dozen of towel with Gsm

8.2.1 Pounds per dozen
Pounds per dozen is term used in towel industry to express the poundage of dozen towels.
In general, the orders from customer are put in the form of gsm or pounds per dozen. It can be
used to determine other parameters.
𝐹𝑖𝑛𝑖𝑠ℎ𝑒𝑑 𝑤𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑝𝑒𝑟 𝑡𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑙 (𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑚𝑠)

𝑃𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑑𝑠 𝑝𝑒𝑟 𝑑𝑜𝑧𝑒𝑛 =
37.799
𝐹𝑖𝑛𝑖𝑠ℎ𝑒𝑑 𝑤𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑝𝑒𝑟 𝑡𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑙 (𝑔𝑚𝑠) = 𝑙𝑏𝑠 𝑝𝑒𝑟 𝑑𝑜𝑧𝑒𝑛 × 37.799
Using above formula, the finished weight of towel (in grams) can be calculated. It can be
used further to calculate GSM of towel and greige weight of towel (in grams).
𝐹𝑖𝑛𝑖𝑠ℎ𝑒𝑑 𝑤𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 × 1000

𝐺𝑆𝑀 𝑜𝑓 𝑡𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑙 (𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑚𝑠) =
𝑙(𝑐𝑚) × 𝑤(𝑐𝑚)
𝐺𝑟𝑒𝑖𝑔𝑒 𝑤𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑝𝑒𝑟 𝑡𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑙 = 𝐹𝑖𝑛𝑖𝑠ℎ𝑒𝑑 𝑤𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 × (1 + 𝑊𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑙𝑜𝑠𝑠 %)
Where, l stands for total finished length and w stands for total finished width
𝑂𝑢𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑠 (𝐺𝑆𝑀 𝑝𝑒𝑟 𝑡𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑙) ⁄ 28.39

=
𝑌𝑎𝑟𝑑2 (1.0936 × 1.0936)
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Here, the constants 28.39 and 1.0936 are used to convert ounces into grams and yards
into meters respectively.
8.2.2 Pile and Ground Ends Calculation per Towel and per Beam
𝐺𝑟𝑒𝑖𝑔𝑒 𝑤𝑖𝑑𝑡ℎ/𝑡𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑙 = 𝐹𝑖𝑛𝑖𝑠ℎ𝑒𝑑 𝑤𝑖𝑑𝑡ℎ (1 + 𝑆%)
Where shrinkage applied on overall width of towel is 14.4%.
𝑃𝑖𝑙𝑒 𝑒𝑛𝑑𝑠/𝑡𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑙 = 𝐺𝑟𝑒𝑖𝑔𝑒 𝑤𝑖𝑑𝑡ℎ/𝑡𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑙 × 𝑅𝑒𝑒𝑑 𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡
Ground ends/towel = [(Pile ends/towel) + (selvedge ends of both sides)]
Pile beam ends = [(Pile ends/towel × Number of panels) + 4 (extra ends on Beam)]
Ground beam ends = [(Ground ends/towel × No. of Pannels) + 16]
Where, number of panels means number of towels which will be made at a time on whole
width of loom and 16 ends are kept extra ends on ground beam for catch cords. In general, for
reed count 30, selvage ends are 72; reed count 29.5, selvage ends are 68; reed count 27.5, selvage
ends are 64; reed count 24, selvage ends are 56.
8.3 Pile and Ground beam space calculation

Reed space per towel means maximum space coverage of reed by pile and selvage ends.it
is filled by drawing in of ends through dents of reed. And maximum reed space is calculated by
multiplying reed space of towel with no. of panels (no. of towel in whole width of towel).and pile
beam space is calculated by subtraction of selvage reed space from maximum reed space. While
ground beam space is equivalent to maximum reed space with contraction factor of 2.032.
𝑃𝑖𝑙𝑒 𝑒𝑛𝑑𝑠/𝑡𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑙 + 𝑆𝑒𝑙𝑣𝑒𝑑𝑒𝑔 𝑒𝑛𝑑𝑠

𝑅𝑒𝑒𝑑 𝑠𝑝𝑎𝑐𝑒/𝑡𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑙 (𝑖𝑛𝑐ℎ) = ( )
𝑅𝑒𝑒𝑑 𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡 (𝑖𝑛𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑠)
Max. Reed Space (cm) = (RS × NP × 2.54) + (NP × 0.6)
Where, RS is reed space/towel in inches and NP is number of panel
selvedge ends
Pile beam space = [ Maximum Reed space − (Reed count(inches))) × 2.54]
Ground beam space = [Maximum Reed space + 2.032]
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𝑀𝑎𝑥. 𝑅𝑒𝑒𝑑 𝑠𝑝𝑎𝑐𝑒 (𝑐𝑚)
Reed Utilization % =
𝐿𝑜𝑜𝑚 𝑤𝑖𝑑𝑡ℎ
Example 8.4:
Calculate reed space/towel in inches and maximum reed space in cm for textured rice weave
towel having size 16”x28”, reed count is 27.5, pile ends per towel are 504, and selvedge ends
are 64?
Solution:
As we know that,
𝑃𝑖𝑙𝑒 𝑒𝑛𝑑𝑠/𝑡𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑙 + 𝑆𝑒𝑙𝑣𝑒𝑑𝑒𝑔 𝑒𝑛𝑑𝑠

𝑅𝑒𝑒𝑑 𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡 (𝑖𝑛𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑠)
504 + 64
27.5
𝑅𝑒𝑒𝑑 𝑠𝑝𝑎𝑐𝑒/𝑡𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑙 (𝑖𝑛𝑐ℎ) = 20.65
8.4 Towel weight calculations

To calculate greige weight of towel, we have to calculate weight of each portion of towel
separately then by adding up weights of all weights of all portions, we get total greige weight of
towel. Also from this weight of each portion, percentage of each portion of towel is calculated.in
this way consumption of yarn for each portion could be estimated. Pile and ground weights are
calculated by their respective ends and yarn count relationship.
𝐺𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑑 𝑒𝑛𝑑𝑠/𝑡𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑙 × 𝐺𝐸𝐿 × 453.6

𝐺𝑊 =
840 × 36 × 𝐺𝐶
𝐺𝑊 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑠ℎ𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑘𝑎𝑔𝑒 = 𝐺𝑊(1 + 𝐶𝐹%)
Where, GW is ground weight per towel (grams), GEL is ground end length (inches), GC is ground
count and CF% is contraction factor, usually taken as 9%.
Similarly, the weft and border yarn consumption is calculated by reed space, terry picks
and fancy picks (FP) relationship.
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𝑅𝑒𝑒𝑑 𝑠𝑝𝑎𝑐𝑒 𝑝𝑒𝑟 𝑡𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑙 (𝑖𝑛𝑐ℎ) × 𝑇𝑒𝑟𝑟𝑦 𝑝𝑖𝑐𝑘𝑠 × 453.6
𝑊𝑊 =
840 × 36 × 𝑊𝐶
Whereas WW is weft weight per towel (grams) and WC is weft count.
𝑅𝑒𝑒𝑑 𝑠𝑝𝑎𝑐𝑒 𝑝𝑒𝑟 𝑡𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑙 (𝑖𝑛𝑐ℎ) × 𝐹𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑦 𝑝𝑖𝑐𝑘𝑠 × 453.6

𝐹𝑊𝑊 =
840 × 36 × 𝐹𝐶
Where, FWW is fancy weft weight and FC is fancy weft count.
In the same way, Cut Panama weight (CPW) will be calculated as:
𝐶𝑢𝑡 𝑝𝑎𝑛𝑎𝑚𝑎 (𝑖𝑛𝑐ℎ) × 𝑃𝑖𝑙𝑒 𝑒𝑛𝑑𝑠 𝑝𝑒𝑟 𝑡𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑙 × 453.6

𝐶𝑃𝑊 =
840 × 36 × 𝑃𝑖𝑙𝑒 𝐶𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡
PWTP(grams) = Total greige weight of towel − (GW + WW + FWW + CPW)
Where PWTP stands for Pile weight in the terry portion per towel.
Now, percentage of each portion will be calculated separately from their respective
weights.
𝑃𝑊𝑇𝑃
𝑃𝑖𝑙𝑒 % = ( )
𝐺𝑟𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ 𝑤𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑝𝑒𝑟 𝑡𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑙
Similarly, ground, weft and border weft percentages will be calculated and consumption
of each yarn will be estimated. These percentages are helpful to further yarn demand of each
yarn.
8.5 Towel Construction Calculation

Five parameters are used to calculate construction of towel including pile height by single
(PH/1), pile height by ten (PH/10), pile ratio per cm, ends per inch(epi), picks per inch (ppi) and
terry loop per square inches. Pile ratio means how much pile yarn will be consumed per cm of
ground yarn.
𝑃𝑖𝑙𝑒 𝑤𝑡. 𝑖𝑛 𝑇𝑒𝑟𝑟𝑦 𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑝𝑒𝑟 𝑡𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑙 (𝑔𝑚𝑠) × 𝑃𝑖𝑙𝑒 𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡 × 840 × 36
𝑃𝑖𝑙𝑒 𝑅𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜/𝑐𝑚 =
(𝑃𝑖𝑙𝑒 𝑒𝑛𝑑𝑠/𝑡𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑙 × 𝑃𝑖𝑙𝑒 𝑃𝑜𝑟𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛(𝑖𝑛𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑠) × 453.6)
Pile height by 10 (PH/10) is average per height of 10 loops and Pile height by single, while
(PH/1) is the pile height of single loop.
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𝑃𝑖𝑙𝑒 𝑅𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜 × 25.4
𝑃𝑖𝑙𝑒 ℎ𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑏𝑦 10 (𝑃𝐻/10) 𝑖𝑛 𝑚𝑚 = ( )×2
𝐵𝑜𝑑𝑦 𝑝𝑖𝑐𝑘𝑠 𝑝𝑒𝑟 𝑐𝑚
𝐸𝑃𝐼 𝑃𝑃𝐼
𝑇𝑒𝑟𝑟𝑦 𝑙𝑜𝑜𝑝 𝑝𝑒𝑟 𝑠𝑞𝑢𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑖𝑛𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑠 (𝐶𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑟 𝐹𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑜𝑟) = ×
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8.5.1 Towel Production Calculations

Some commonly used relations for towel production calculation are:
(RPM × 60 × 24 × Running pcs/border × N)

Daily Production (pcs) = × E%
Total Picks
Where, N is the number of looms.
Daily production (pcs) × Finish weight /towel (gms)

Daily finish Production (lbs) =
453.6
Monthly Production (pcs) = Daily Production × Working days
Monthly finish production (lbs) = Daily finish production (lbs) × Working days
Greige wt. per towel × Daily Production (pcs)

Monthly Greige production (lbs. ) =
Working days × 453.6
8.5.2 Pile and Ground Beam length (Set length) Calculation

The set length calculations involve the determination of pile and the ground beam length.
Firstly, we have to calculate the pile weight (lbs) of towel and then using the relation between pile
weight and pile beam ends, pile beam length is calculated.
𝑇𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑃𝑖𝑒𝑐𝑒𝑠 = 𝑃𝑖𝑒𝑐𝑒𝑠 𝑟𝑒𝑞𝑢𝑖𝑟𝑒𝑑 × (1 + 𝐵 𝐺𝑟𝑎𝑑𝑒%)
The finished weight calculations have already been discussed in the earlier sections. In
general, there is some weight loss in case of yarn dyed towel. So, the greige weight can be
calculated as:
𝐺𝑟𝑒𝑖𝑔𝑒 𝑤𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 (𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑚𝑠) = 𝐹𝑖𝑛𝑖𝑠ℎ 𝑤𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 (1 + 𝑊𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑙𝑜𝑠𝑠%)
Using the value of this greige weight, ordered weight (weight of ordered quantity) is
calculated using the following relation:
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𝑇𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑝𝑖𝑒𝑐𝑒𝑠 × 𝐺𝑟𝑒𝑖𝑔𝑒 𝑤𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 (𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑚𝑠)
𝑂𝑟𝑑𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑑 𝑤𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 (𝑙𝑏𝑠) =
453.6
𝑂𝑟𝑑𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑑 𝑤𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 (𝑙𝑏𝑠) = 𝑂𝑟𝑑𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑑 𝑤𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 (𝑙𝑏𝑠)(1 + 𝑀%)
Where M is margin applied on total ordered quantity, and is taken 3% normally. This
ordered weight is multiplied with the pile% and ground % to get the pile and ground weight in lbs.
𝑃𝑖𝑙𝑒 𝑤𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 (𝑙𝑏𝑠) = 𝑃𝑖𝑙𝑒 % × 𝑂𝑟𝑑𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑑 𝑤𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 (𝑙𝑏𝑠)
𝐺𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑑 𝑤𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 (𝑙𝑏𝑠) = 𝐺𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑑 % × 𝑂𝑟𝑑𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑑 𝑤𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 (𝑙𝑏𝑠)
These pile and ground weights are used to further calculate pile and ground beam length
(set length).
(𝑃𝑖𝑙𝑒 𝑤𝑡. (𝑙𝑏𝑠) × 𝑃𝑖𝑙𝑒 𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡 × 768.1)
𝑃𝑖𝑙𝑒 𝐵𝑒𝑎𝑚 𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ(𝑚𝑒𝑡𝑒𝑟) =
𝑃𝑖𝑙𝑒 𝑏𝑒𝑎𝑚 𝑒𝑛𝑑𝑠
(𝐺𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑑 𝑤𝑡. (𝑙𝑏𝑠) × 𝐺𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑑 𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡 × 768.1)

𝐺𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑑 𝐵𝑒𝑎𝑚 𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ (𝑚𝑒𝑡𝑒𝑟) =
𝐺𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑑 𝑏𝑒𝑎𝑚 𝑒𝑛𝑑𝑠
Example 8.5:
Calculate pile beam length (set length) and ground beam length (set length) in meters from
given ordered quantity using below data.
Weight loss for dyed yarn =7%
Ordered quantity in pieces = 37400
Lbs. / dzn (poundage per dozen) = 13.25
Pile % = 50% Ground % =18%
Pile Beam ends = 2660 Ground Beam ends =3216
Pile Count = 20/2 Ground Count = 10
Solution:
If we consider 5% as B grade pieces, then the total number of pieces required are:
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𝑇𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑃𝑖𝑒𝑐𝑒𝑠 = 37400 × (1 + ) = 39270
100
Finish weight (grams) = 13.25 × 37.799 = 500.83 grams
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𝐺𝑟𝑒𝑖𝑔𝑒 𝑤𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 (𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑚𝑠) = 500.83 × (1 + ) = 535.89 𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑚𝑠
100
39270 × 535.89
𝑂𝑟𝑑𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑑 𝑤𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 (𝑙𝑏𝑠) = = 46395 𝑙𝑏𝑠
453.6
Applying a margin of 3% on the ordered weight, we get
Ordered weight in lbs = (46395.21 (1 + 0.03) = 47787.1 lbs
Now, this weight is used to calculate the individual pile and ground weights.
Pile wt. (lbs) = (47787.1 × 0.5) = 23893.53 lbs
Ground wt. (lbs) = (47787.0663 × 0.018) = 8601.67 lbs
The set lengths of pile and ground beam are calculated as:
23893.53 × 10 × 768.1
𝑃𝑖𝑙𝑒 𝐵𝑒𝑎𝑚 𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ(𝑚𝑒𝑡𝑒𝑟) =
2660
Pile Beam length = 68994.83 meter
8601.67 × 10 × 768.1)
𝐺𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑑 𝐵𝑒𝑎𝑚 𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ (𝑚𝑒𝑡𝑒𝑟) =
3216
Ground Beam length = 20453.98 meter
8.5.3 Direct warping calculations

In case of any simple terry towel, planned on direct warping machine, following inputs
are required: number of cones, cone weight and number of bags for each pile and ground yarn.
The warping machine creel capacity and number of beams are also taken into consideration
𝑃𝑖𝑙𝑒 𝑜𝑟 𝑔𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑑 𝑏𝑒𝑎𝑚 𝑒𝑛𝑑𝑠

𝑁𝑢𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑒𝑠 =
𝑁𝑜. 𝑜𝑓 𝑏𝑒𝑎𝑚𝑠
𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑒 𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ (𝑚) = (𝑃𝑖𝑙𝑒 𝑜𝑟 𝑔𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑑 𝑏𝑒𝑎𝑚 𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ + 𝑠𝑖𝑧𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑤𝑎𝑠𝑡𝑒) × 𝑁𝑢𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟𝑜𝑓 𝑏𝑒𝑎𝑚𝑠
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𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑒 𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ
𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑒 𝑤𝑡. (𝑝𝑖𝑙𝑒 𝑜𝑟 𝑔𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑑) =
𝐶𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡 × 768.1
𝐿𝑒𝑓𝑡 𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑛 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑒

𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑒 𝑤𝑡. 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑙𝑒𝑓𝑡 𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑟 = 𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑒 𝑤𝑡. (𝑝𝑖𝑙𝑒 𝑜𝑟 𝑔𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑑) +
𝐶𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡 × 768.1
Usually left over taken on each cone is 800 meter.
𝑇𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑛𝑜. 𝑜𝑓 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑒𝑠 = (𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑒𝑠 × 𝑁𝑢𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝑐𝑟𝑒𝑒𝑙𝑠) + 1 (𝑒𝑥𝑡𝑟𝑎 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑒)
Please note that number of creels will be 1 if cones less than and equal to 6.25 lbs. but if
cone weight is greater than 6.25 lbs, we have to increase number of creels to 2, 3 or more,
depending upon cone weight.
𝑇𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑤𝑡. (𝑙𝑏𝑠. ) = (𝑇𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑛𝑜. 𝑜𝑓 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑒𝑠 × 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑒 𝑤𝑡. 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑙𝑒𝑓𝑡 𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑟)
𝑇𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑤𝑡. (𝑙𝑏𝑠. )

𝑁𝑜. 𝑜𝑓 𝑏𝑎𝑔𝑠 =
100
Same Calculation will be performed for yarn demand of ground yarn.
Example 8.6:
Raise yarn demand of pile and ground from given pile beams and ground beam ends and pile
beam length, how many no of bags will be required for both pile and ground count?
Pile beam ends = 2660
Ground beam ends = 3216
Pile beam length = 2940.5 meter
Pile Count = 20/2
Ground Count = 10
Solution:
No. of cones?
Cones wt. for pile yarn?
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Cones wt. for ground yarn?
No. of pile bags?
If the number of beams are 6, then number of cones are:
Number of cones = 2660/6 = 443.33 = 444 cones required
Cone length (pile or ground) = (2905 m + 100) × 6 = 18030 mtr.
18030
𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑒 𝑤𝑡. (𝑝𝑖𝑙𝑒 𝑜𝑟 𝑔𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑑) = = 2.348 𝑙𝑏𝑠
10 × 768.1
800
𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑒 𝑤𝑡. 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑙𝑒𝑓𝑡 𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑟 = 2.348 + = 2.453 𝑙𝑏𝑠
10 × 768.1
The number of creels will be one, as cone wt. less than 6 lbs.
Total no. of cones = 444 x 1+1 = 445 total cones required
Total wt. (lbs.) = 445x2.453 = 1091.21 lbs.
No. of bags =1091.21/100 = 10.92 bags of pile required
Same Calculation will be performed for yarn demand of ground yarn.
8.6 Ball warping

Ball warping is the process in which warping is performed in rope form onto balls and
warp beam is prepared after subsequent process. This type of warping is suitable for denim fabric
manufacturing that involves rope dyeing process. Ball warping is a two stage process, initially the
warp yarns are wound in rope form on cheese like structure. Ball is wound on special wooden
core called “log” and rope dyeing is performed.
The ball warping calculations are somehow similar to the direct warping calculations as
discussed in the chapter 3. The warping is usually planned with single or double creel. The length
of yarn on warp beam is decided taking into consideration the shrinkage % and the rejection % of
the yarn and fabric. In general for denim fabric, there is 10% allowance for the rejection and 15-
20% for the shrinkage of fabric, i.e. to produce 10,000 meter denim fabric, the warping is usually
12,500-13,000 meters. The calculation will be clarified with the following example.
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Example 8.7:
To produce a denim fabric with 10/s yarn having 67 ends/inch and 63” width, calculate the
length of warp required.
Solution:
The length of warp required will be calculated as:
Total ends = 67×63 = 4221
Number of logs = 12
Number of ends/log = 4221/12 = 351.75
So, 9 logs will have 352 ends and 3 logs will be with 351 ends. The plan for one creel will be as
follows:
Number of cones per bag = 16
Cone weight = 100 / 16 = 6.25 lbs
Length of yarn on one cone = 6.25 × 10 × 768.1 = 48006 m
Length taken percentage is usually 99% because of variation in yarn length among different cones,
to avoid length short problem.
Length taken from cone = 48006 × 0.99 = 47526 m
Warp length / log = length taken from one cone / Number of logs
Warp length / log = 47526 / 12 = 3960.5 m
The yarn requirement can be calculated as:
Number of bags required = Number of ends on log / Number of cones in bag
Number of bags required = 352 / 16 = 22 bags
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8.7 Filament warping
The filament warping process is generally performed on direct warping machine with H
type swivel frame creel (also called rotating frame creel). This type of creel was designed as a
variation of mobile creel to enable the creeling of heavy weight cones, which cannot be pinned
on trolleys. Each bobbin holder is double-sided: the threads are unwound from outer side, while
a new series of bobbins is creeled on inner side.
In general, the preparation of weaver’s beam for filament yarn is a three step process
namely warping, sizing and re-beaming. Initially a single beam of warp is prepared on warping.
This single beam is sized and split into beams of small warp length on sizing beams. These sized
beams are loaded on the creel of re-beaming machine and then combined to get a single weavers
beam. The following example will help to clarify the process of filament sizing and its calculations.
Problem 8.8 Perform filament sizing calculations for the below quality.
Quality: 167 dtex × 16 / 112 × 60, 63”
Solution:
Total ends = 112×63 = 7056
Number of sized beams = 12
Number of ends/sized beam = 7056/12 = 588
Cheese weight = 6.25 lbs
Warp linear density = 167/10 = 16.7 tex
Length of yarn on one cheese = (Weight in grams) × 1000) / Tex count
Length of yarn on one cheese = (6.25 × 453.6) × 1000) / 16.7 = 169761 m
Length taken percentage is usually 99% because of variation in yarn length among different yarn
packages, to avoid length short problem.
Length taken from cone = 169761 × 0.99 = 168064 m
Now, this length of yarn can be used to prepare either one, two, or more number of warp
beams. Each warp beam will be considered as a separate set, and will be run independent of each
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other. The creel capacity will be equal to the number of ends required on a single sized beam, i.e.
588. If number of warp beams is two, then:
Warp beam length = length taken from one cone / Number of beams
Warp beam length = 168064 / 2 = 84032 m
Sized beam length = Warp beam length / Number of sized beams
Sized beam length = 84032 / 12 = 7003 m (approx.)
These 12 sized beams will then be combined on the beaming machine to give a weaver’s beam
with the required number of ends having 7003 meters length.
8.8 Sample warping and sizing

Sample warping machine is a modified form of conventional warping machines,
developed for sampling purposes, especially the ones utilizing coloured yarns or yarns of more
than one count/type. The warping process is composed of several operations which wind up a
limited thread length and place them on the warping width with several bands of different colours
to get the colours variant of the fabric. The objectives of sample warping are:
 Preparation of samples for research

 To get the variant colours in the fabric
 Product from a limited amount of yarn
 To save time by working fast
 Reduction in labor cost
The sample warping machine produces the end product to be used directly on the loom
for weaving. Therefore, the yarn used for warping must be sized to avoid excessive breakages and
associated problems on loom. This is achieved using the single end sizing machine. The yarn from
cone is passed through a coating bath containing size liquor. It is then dried by passing through
hot air chamber. The wrapping reel is used in the drying chamber to accommodate maximum
amount of yarn and to enhance the drying time for proper drying.
The following example will elaborate the calculations for the sampling machines.
Example 8.9:
Suppose a yarn dyed fabric is to be produced in the following quality with three colours
according to a given colour repeat. Perform the sampling calculations.
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Quality: 30×30/80×62, 63”
Colour repeat = 37 (1G + 1W) + 13 (2B + 2W) = 126 ends
Where, G is green, W is white and B is brown.
Solution:
Total ends = 80×63 = 5040
The colours of each ends required to produce fabric are calculated as:
Colours in one repeat = 37 G, 63 W, 26 B
Number of repeats in fabric = 5040/126 = 40
Number of green yarns in fabric = 37 × 40 = 1480 ends
Number of white yarns in fabric = 63 × 40 = 2520 ends
Number of brown yarns in fabric = 26 × 40 = 1040 ends
Now, the length of each yarn required depends on the diameter of drum in sample warper.
The weaver’s beam prepared usually accommodates 2.5 m length of warp sheet, according to the
diameter of warper drum. Hence, the yarn required can be calculated as, if we account for 5%
yarn wastages:
Length of a yarn = Number of ends × Warp length × (1 + wastage %)
Length of green yarn = 1480 × 2.5 × (1 + 5%) = 3885 m
Length of white yarn = 2520 × 2.5 × (1 + 5%) = 6615 m
Length of brown yarn = 1040 × 2.5 × (1 + 5%) = 2730 m
Now, this length of yarn is required on the cones. It is achieved during sizing process.
These machines have a digital length counter, and stops the machine as soon as the required
length is achieved.
8.9 Exercise
Problem 8.1 Calculate greige width/towel in inches for Sainsbury yarn dyed towel having size
70x130 cm, pile ends/towel and pile beam ends, reed count is 30?
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Problem 8.2 Calculate greige width/towel in inches for Sainsbury yarn dyed towel having 100x150
cm, Ground ends/towel and Ground beam ends, reed count is 29.5?
Problem 8.3: Calculate Total picks for yarn dyed towel having size 50x90 cm with 500 gsm, fancy
size is 3.14”, fancy picks per inch is 120, body picks per inch is 41 and cut panama size is 0.393”?
Problem 8.4: Calculate pile cone length from given cone weight 1.958 lbs and pile count is 20/2
cd 8~9 TPI?
Problem 8.5: Calculate pile to pile length and pile portion for kitan Espirit All Terry beach towel
having size 100x180 cm and having end hem 1.5 cm satin?
Problem 8.6: Calculate Pile beam space having pile beam ends 2480, reed count is 27.5”, number
of panels are 2, maximum reed space is 241.1 cm?
Problem 8.7: Calculate Ground beam space having Ground beam ends 2748, reed count is 27.5”,
number of panels are 2, maximum reed space is 241.1 cm?
Problem 8.8: Calculate pile and ground set length having pile weight in lbs is 5135, pile beam ends
and ground beam ends are 2484 and 2748, pile and ground counts are 20/2 cd s twist and 10/1
cd respectively?
Problem 8.9: Perform the sample warping and sizing calculations for the yarn dyed fabric having
following quality with four colours according to a given colour repeat.
Quality: 32×21/133×80, 63”
Colour repeat = 12 (1G + 1W) + 13 (2B + 2Y)
Where, G is green, W is white and B is brown and Y is yellow.
Problem 8.10: Perform the sample warping and sizing calculations for the yarn dyed fabric having
following quality with three colours according to a given colour repeat.
Quality: 20×20/100×60, 65”
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Colour repeat = 20 (2R + 2W) + 20 (2B + 2W)
Where, R is red, W is white and B is blue.
Problem 8.11: Perform filament sizing calculations for the below quality. Where available beaming
capacity is 10, and cheese weight is 4.25 Kgs.
Quality: 250 dtex × 20 / 96 × 56, 65”
Problem 8.12: A fabric is to be produced from 175 denier of polyester yarn. The warp density is
96 ends/inch. How the sizing calculation of this filament yarn will be performed if available
beaming capacity is 8, and cheese weight is 5.15 Kgs.
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CHAPTER – 9
KNITTING CALCULATIONS
Waqas Ashraf, Yasir Nawab
Knitting
Knitting is the second largest and most growing technique of fabric manufacturing in
which yarns are interloped to make thick yet flexible and elastic fabric. Knitting is fabric formation
technique in which the yarn is bent into loops and those loops are interconnected to form fabric.
Knitting can be defined in simple words as the interloping of yarn. The bending of yarn provides
better stretch, comfort and shape retention properties. However, they tend to be less durable as
compared to the woven fabric.
9.1 Fabric Analysis

Fabric Analysis is performed to check the parameters of the fabric. The different
parameters investigated in a fabric include stitch length, course and wales spacing, stitch
density, areal density, etc. These parameters of fabric are essential to reconstruct the fabric, and
are also used for quality assurance of produced fabric.
The stitch length of knitted fabric is an important parameter to engineer the properties
of the knitted fabric. All the knitted parameters like course and wale spacing, stitch density and
fabric areal density are effected by the stitch length. The following formulas are used to
calculated the fabric parameters
𝐿𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ 𝑜𝑓 𝑦𝑎𝑟𝑛 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑛 𝑙𝑜𝑜𝑝𝑠(𝑐𝑚)

𝑆𝑡𝑖𝑡𝑐ℎ 𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ (𝑐𝑚) =
𝑁𝑢𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝑙𝑜𝑜𝑝𝑠, 𝑛
The fabric density depends on the number of stitches per unit area. It is the number of
courses per inch and number of wales per inch.
𝑁𝑢𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠𝑒𝑠
𝐶𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠𝑒𝑠/𝑖𝑛𝑐ℎ (𝐶𝑃𝐼) =
𝑊𝑖𝑑𝑡ℎ 𝑜𝑓 𝑓𝑎𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑐 (𝑖𝑛𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑠)
𝑁𝑢𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝑤𝑎𝑙𝑎𝑒𝑠
𝑊𝑎𝑙𝑒𝑠/𝑖𝑛𝑐ℎ (𝑊𝑃𝐼) =
𝐿𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ 𝑜𝑓 𝑓𝑎𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑐 (𝑖𝑛𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑠)
𝑁𝑢𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑡𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑠
𝑆𝑡𝑖𝑡𝑐ℎ 𝑑𝑒𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑦 (𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑡𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑠/𝑖𝑛𝑐ℎ2) =
𝐴𝑟𝑒𝑎 𝑜𝑓 𝑓𝑎𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑐 (𝑖𝑛𝑐ℎ2 )
The fabric areal density is expressed in terms of weight per unit area. The most commonly
used terms are grams per square meter (GSM) and ounces per square yard (OSY).
𝐹𝑎𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑐 𝑤𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 (𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑚)

𝐴𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑙 𝑑𝑒𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑦, 𝐺𝑆𝑀 (𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑚/𝑚2 ) =
𝐴𝑟𝑒𝑎 𝑜𝑓 𝑓𝑎𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑐 (𝑚𝑒𝑡𝑒𝑟 2 )
𝐹𝑎𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑐 𝑤𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 (𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑚) × 10000

𝐴𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑙 𝑑𝑒𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑦, 𝐺𝑆𝑀 (𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑚/𝑚2 ) =
𝐴𝑟𝑒𝑎 𝑜𝑓 𝑓𝑎𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑐 (𝑐𝑚2 )
𝐹𝑎𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑐 𝑤𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 (𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑠)

𝐴𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑙 𝑑𝑒𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑦, 𝑂𝑆𝑌 (𝑜𝑧/𝑦𝑎𝑟𝑑2 ) =
𝐴𝑟𝑒𝑎 𝑜𝑓 𝑓𝑎𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑐 (𝑦𝑎𝑟𝑑𝑠 2 )
𝐴𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑙 𝑑𝑒𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑦, 𝐺𝑆𝑀 = 33.906 × 𝐴𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑙 𝑑𝑒𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑦, 𝑂𝑆𝑌
9.2 Optimum knitting calculation

The selection of exact knitting parameters on machines for different qualities of fabric is
essential. The optimum knitting parameters help to maintain the uniform quality in fabric. There
are few knitting parameters like tightness factor, machine gauge, input tension, stitch length and
course length that should be decided before knitting. The tightness factor gives the idea of
tightness and looseness of the fabric.
The selection of optimum loop length according to the yarn linear density is important to
decide to get the required tightness in the fabric. Normally the tightness range for plain jersey
fabric is 13 to 19; while 15 is considered as the optimum tightness factor. The second factor is the
selection of gauge of the machine, and depends on the yarn linear density. The input tension is
an important factor, helping in the smooth running of yarn on knitting machine. The length of
yarn given to the machine at each feeder is called course length. This is important factor to get
the required stitch length of the fabric. The following formulas are used to calculate the optimum
condition of the knitting.
√𝑡𝑒𝑥
𝑇𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡𝑛𝑒𝑠𝑠 𝑓𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑜𝑟, 𝑘 =
𝑙(𝑐𝑚)
√𝑡𝑒𝑥
𝐿𝑜𝑜𝑝 𝐿𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ, 𝑙 (𝑐𝑚) =
𝐾
Machine gauge, G determines the yarn count that can be run on the machine. It is calculated as:
100 2
𝑌𝑎𝑟𝑛 𝑡𝑒𝑥 = ( )
𝐺
𝐺2
𝑊𝑜𝑟𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡 =
10
𝐼𝑛𝑝𝑢𝑡 𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛 (𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑚) = 0.1 × 𝑡𝑒𝑥
𝐶𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠𝑒 𝐿𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ (𝑐𝑚) = 𝐿𝑜𝑜𝑝 𝐿𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ × 𝑁𝑢𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝑛𝑒𝑒𝑑𝑙𝑒𝑠 𝑝𝑒𝑟 𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠𝑒
Example 9.1:
For 30/1 Nec cotton yarn , calculate the optimum knitting condition, if fabric is knitted on 30
inch diameter single jersey machine running at the speed of 25 rpm.
Solution:
For optimum gauge, following relation can be used
100 2
𝑌𝑎𝑟𝑛 𝑡𝑒𝑥 = ( )
𝐺
30𝑁𝑒𝑐 = 19.6 𝑡𝑒𝑥
100 100
𝐺 = = = 22.5
√𝑡𝑒𝑥 √19.6
So the optimum gauge is 22
√𝑡𝑒𝑥
𝐿𝑜𝑜𝑝 𝐿𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ (𝑚𝑚) =
𝐾
Consider the optimum tightness values is 1.5.
√19.6
𝐿𝑜𝑜𝑝 𝐿𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ (𝑚𝑚) = = 2.95𝑚𝑚
1.5
𝐼𝑛𝑝𝑢𝑡 𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛 = 0.1 × 𝑡𝑒𝑥 = 0.1 × 19.6 = 1.96 𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑚
𝑁𝑢𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝑛𝑒𝑒𝑑𝑙𝑒𝑠 𝑜𝑛 𝑚𝑎𝑐ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑒 = 𝜋 × 𝐷 × 𝐸 = 3.14 × 30 × 22 = 2072 𝑛𝑒𝑒𝑑𝑙𝑒

𝐶𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠𝑒 𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ = 𝑙𝑜𝑜𝑝 𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ 𝑥 𝑛𝑢𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝑛𝑒𝑒𝑑𝑙𝑒 = 2.95 𝑚𝑚 × 2072 = 6112 𝑚𝑚
9.3 Yarn Composition

The composition of the final fabric is an important factor to calculate if the fabric is formed
by the different composition of yarn. The selection of right percentage of blend yarn is crucial
when fabric is composed of 2 or 3 different composition of yarns. The composition of overall fabric
can be calculated from the percentage of each yarn participated in fabric formation. The following
formula can be used for this purpose.
𝐹𝑋𝐴 % = (𝐹𝑊𝐴 %) × (𝑋𝐴 %) × 100
Where,
FXA% is the percentage of X material in fabric contributed by yarn A
FWA% is the fabric weight percentage contributed by yarn A
XA% is the percentage of X material in yarn A
In the above equations X may be any material like cotton, polyester, wool, etc., while A
is the yarn type like face or loop yarn etc.
Similarly the same formula can be used to calculate the percentage of X material in the
fabric contributed by yarn B and C (depending on the number of yarns). The overall percentage
of X material in fabric is the sum of all these values.
Overall percentage of X material in fabric = FXA + FXB + FXC
In the same way, percentage of material Y and Z, in fabric will be:
Overall percentage of Y material in fabric = FYA + FYB + FYC
Overall percentage of Z material in fabric = FZA + FZB + FZC
Example 9.2:
Calculate the composition of the 2 thread terry fabric in which one thread is use on knit side and
other on the loop side with the percentage of 60 and 40 respectively. The composition of knit
80/20 CVC and loop yarn is 50/50 PC.
Solution:
Knit thread is composed of 80 percent cotton and 20 percent polyester.
Loop thread is composed of 50 percent cotton and 50 percent polyester.
There are two main materials, one is cotton and other is polyester.
𝐶𝑜𝑡𝑡𝑜𝑛 % 𝑖𝑛 𝑓𝑎𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑐 𝑓𝑟𝑜𝑚 𝑘𝑛𝑖𝑡 𝑦𝑎𝑟𝑛

= % 𝑤𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑘𝑛𝑖𝑡 𝑦𝑎𝑟𝑛 𝑖𝑛 𝑓𝑎𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑐 × % 𝑜𝑓 𝑐𝑜𝑡𝑡𝑜𝑛 𝑖𝑛 𝑘𝑛𝑖𝑡 𝑦𝑎𝑟𝑛) × 100
60 80
𝐶𝑜𝑡𝑡𝑜𝑛 % 𝑖𝑛 𝑓𝑎𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑐 𝑓𝑟𝑜𝑚 𝑘𝑛𝑖𝑡 𝑦𝑎𝑟𝑛 = ( × ) × 100 = 48 %
100 100
Similarly cotton percentage in fabric from loop yarn can be calculated as:
40 50
𝐶𝑜𝑡𝑡𝑜𝑛 𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑐𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑔𝑒 𝑖𝑛 𝑓𝑎𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑐 𝑓𝑟𝑜𝑚 𝑙𝑜𝑜𝑝 𝑦𝑎𝑟𝑛 = ( × ) × 100 = 20 %
100 100
Overall cotton % in fabric = 48% + 20% = 68%
Polyester % in fabric = 100 – Cotton %
Polyester % in fabric = 100 – 68 = 32 %
The overall fabric composition is 68/32 CVC.
9.4 Yarn requirement

Generally, in knitting, the required fabric order is placed weight wise. The equal amount
of yarn in weight are required to produce the fabric. In case of fabric produced with single type of
yarn like Single jersey, Rib, interlock and most of their derivatives, required yarn weight will be:
Yarn required = Required fabric weight (1 + Wastage %)
The wastages during knitted fabric production vary from unit to unit, and normally
range from 2-5%.
9.4.1 Terry fabrics (two end and three end)

When the fabric is produced from two or more different kinds of yarns, then we need to
calculate the percentage of each yarn in the fabric. The requirement of each yarn will be according
to the percentage of the total required weight of the fabric.
In case of 2 end terry fabric, the fabric is composed of two different yarn, one is a knit
yarn and other is pile or loop yarn. The requirement of each yarn can be calculated as follows.
𝐾𝑌𝑟 = 𝐾𝑌% × 𝐹𝑤
𝑇𝐾𝑌𝑟 = 𝐾𝑌𝑟 × ( 1 + 𝑊% )
𝐿𝑌𝑟 = 𝐿𝑌% × 𝐹𝑤
𝑇𝐿𝑌𝑟 = 𝐿𝑌𝑟 × ( 1 + 𝑊% )
Where:
𝐾𝑌𝑟 = 𝐾𝑛𝑖𝑡 𝑦𝑎𝑟𝑛 𝑟𝑒𝑞𝑢𝑖𝑟𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡
𝐾𝑌% = 𝐾𝑛𝑖𝑡 𝑦𝑎𝑟𝑛 𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑐𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑔𝑒
𝐹𝑤 = 𝐹𝑎𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑐 𝑊𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡
𝑇𝐾𝑌𝑟 = 𝑇𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑘𝑛𝑖𝑡 𝑦𝑎𝑟𝑛 𝑟𝑒𝑞𝑢𝑖𝑟𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡
𝑊% = 𝑊𝑎𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑔𝑒 𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑐𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑔𝑒
𝐿𝑌𝑟 = 𝐿𝑜𝑜𝑝 𝑦𝑎𝑟𝑛 𝑟𝑒𝑞𝑢𝑖𝑟𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡
𝐿𝑌% = 𝐿𝑜𝑜𝑝 𝑦𝑎𝑟𝑛 𝑃𝑒𝑟𝑐𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑔𝑒
𝐿𝐾𝑌𝑟 = 𝑇𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑙𝑜𝑜𝑝 𝑦𝑎𝑟𝑛 𝑟𝑒𝑞𝑢𝑖𝑟𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡
The three end terry fabric has three different yarns at different knitting position. The
first two types of knitting position are discussed in the previous section. The third position is
binding-in. the following formula can be used to calculate the yarn requirement for binding-in
yarn.
𝐵𝑌𝑟 = 𝐵𝑌% × 𝐹𝑤
𝑇𝐵𝑌𝑟 = 𝐵𝑌𝑟 (1 + 𝑊% )
𝐵𝑌𝑟 = 𝐵𝑖𝑛𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑦𝑎𝑟𝑛 𝑟𝑒𝑞𝑢𝑖𝑟𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡
𝐵𝑌% = 𝐵𝑖𝑛𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑦𝑎𝑟 𝑃𝑒𝑟𝑐𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑔𝑒
𝐵𝐾𝑌𝑟 = 𝑇𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝐵𝑖𝑛𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑦𝑎𝑟𝑛 𝑟𝑒𝑞𝑢𝑖𝑟𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡

Example 9.3:
It is required to produce 2000 kg of a terry fabric composed of three thread used at different
knitting position (knit, binding and loop). The percentage of yarn at different position is 50, 35
and 15 respectively. Calculate the yarn requirement for each position with additional
percentage of 2 %.
Solution:
There are three different yarn used at different knitting position in 3 thread fabric.
To calculate the yarn requirement for each yarn. We have the following relation.
50
𝐾𝑌𝑟 = 𝐾𝑌% × 𝐹𝑤 = 100
× 2000 = 1000 𝑘𝑔𝑠
2
𝑇𝐾𝑌𝑟 = 𝐾𝑌𝑟 + 𝑊% × 𝐾𝑌𝑟 = 1000 + × 1000 = 1020 𝐾𝑔𝑠
100
35
𝐵𝑌𝑟 = 𝐵𝑌% × 𝐹𝑤 = × 200 = 700 𝐾𝑔𝑠
100
2
𝑇𝐵𝑌𝑟 = 𝐵𝑌𝑟 + 𝑊% × 𝐵𝑌𝑟 = 700 + × 700 = 714 𝐾𝑔𝑠
100
15
𝐿𝑌𝑟 = 𝐿𝑌% × 𝐹𝑤 = × 2000 = 300 𝐾𝑔𝑠
100
2
𝑇𝐿𝑌𝑟 = 𝐿𝑌𝑟 + 𝑊% × 𝐿𝑌𝑟 = 300 + × 300 = 306 𝐾𝑔𝑠
100
9.4.2 Jersey Lycra fabric

The single jersey elastane fabric is composed of two yarns; one is the main yarn while
other is pleated yarn. In this case, the main yarn consumption is calculated as:
𝑀𝑦𝑟 = 𝑀𝑦% × 𝐹𝑤
𝑇𝑀𝑦𝑟 = 𝑀𝑦𝑟 × (1 + 𝑊% )
𝑀𝑦𝑟 = 𝑀𝑎𝑖𝑛 𝑦𝑎𝑟𝑛 𝑅𝑒𝑞𝑢𝑖𝑟𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡

𝑇𝑀𝑦𝑟 = 𝑇𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑚𝑎𝑖𝑛 𝑦𝑎𝑟𝑛 𝑟𝑒𝑞𝑢𝑖𝑟𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑖𝑛𝑐𝑙𝑢𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑤𝑎𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑔𝑒𝑠
𝑀𝑦% = 𝑀𝑎𝑖𝑛 𝑦𝑎𝑟𝑛 𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑐𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑔𝑒 𝑖𝑛 𝑓𝑎𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑐
𝐹𝑤 = 𝐹𝑎𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑐 𝑤𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡
𝑊% = 𝑊𝑎𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑔𝑒 𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑐𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑔𝑒
9.4.3 Striper fabric

For striper fabric, the percentage of each stripe should be known. The percentage of each
stripe can be calculated from the number of courses of each color stripe in the fabric, if there are
three color in the stripe repeat then percentage of each stripe can be calculated as follows.
𝑁𝑢𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠𝑒𝑠 𝑜𝑓 (𝑋) 𝑐𝑜𝑙𝑜𝑟

𝐶𝑜𝑙𝑜𝑟 (𝑋)% = × 100
𝑇𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑛𝑢𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠𝑒𝑠
X may be any color e.g. red, green, blue, etc.
The yarn requirement of each color can be calculated as follows:
𝐶𝑜𝑙𝑜𝑟 (𝑋) 𝑦𝑎𝑟𝑛 𝑟𝑒𝑞𝑢𝑖𝑟𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡 = % 𝑜𝑓 𝐶𝑜𝑙𝑜𝑟 𝑋 × 𝐹𝑤
Total color X yarn requirement = 𝐶𝑜𝑙𝑜𝑟 𝑋 𝑦𝑎𝑟𝑛 𝑟𝑒𝑞𝑢𝑖𝑟𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡 × (1 + 𝑊% )
𝐹𝑤 = 𝐹𝑎𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑐 𝑤𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡
𝑊% = 𝑤𝑎𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑔𝑒 𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑐𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑔𝑒
Example 9.4:
Calculate the yarn requirement of each colour of given striped fabric. The total required fabric
is 2000 kgs. Consider the wastage percentage of each color is 2 %. The stripe details are as
follows. A = 30 courses, B = 16 courses, C = 40 courses
Solution:
First we need to calculate the ratio of each colour yarn in the fabric.
𝑇𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠𝑒 = 30 + 16 + 40 = 86
30
𝑅𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜 𝑜𝑓 𝐴 𝑐𝑜𝑙𝑜𝑢𝑟 = = 0.348
86
16
𝑅𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜 𝑜𝑓 𝐵 𝑐𝑜𝑙𝑜𝑢𝑟 = = 0.186
40
40
𝑅𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜 𝑜𝑓 𝐶 𝑐𝑜𝑙𝑜𝑢𝑟 = = 0.465
86
Now multiply the ratio of each colour yarn to the total required weight of fabric.
𝐶𝑜𝑙𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝐴 𝑦𝑎𝑟𝑛 𝑟𝑒𝑞𝑢𝑖𝑟𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡 = 0.348 × 2000 = 696 𝐾𝑔𝑠
2
𝐶𝑜𝑙𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝐴 𝑦𝑎𝑟𝑛 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑤𝑎𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑔𝑒𝑠 = 696 + 696 ( ) = 709.92 𝐾𝑔𝑠
100
𝐶𝑜𝑙𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝐵 𝑦𝑎𝑟𝑛 𝑟𝑒𝑞𝑢𝑖𝑟𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡 = 0.186 × 2000 = 372𝐾𝑔𝑠
2
𝐶𝑜𝑙𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝐵 𝑦𝑎𝑟𝑛 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑤𝑎𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑔𝑒𝑠 = 372 + 372 ( ) = 379.44𝐾𝑔𝑠
100
𝐶𝑜𝑙𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝐶 𝑦𝑎𝑟𝑛 𝑟𝑒𝑞𝑢𝑖𝑟𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡 = 0.465 × 2000 = 930 𝐾𝑔𝑠
2
𝐶𝑜𝑙𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝐴 𝑦𝑎𝑟𝑛 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑤𝑎𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑔𝑒𝑠 = 930 + 930 ( ) = 948.6𝐾𝑔𝑠
100
9.5 Knitted Fabric Dimensions

9.5.1 Areal density, GSM
The areal density of plain single knit fabric can be predicted at three relaxation stages
namely dry, wet and fully relaxed.
𝑆 × 𝑙 × 𝑡𝑒𝑥
𝐴𝑟𝑒𝑎 𝑑𝑒𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑦 (𝐺𝑆𝑀) =
100
𝑆 = 𝑆𝑡𝑖𝑡𝑐ℎ 𝑑𝑒𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑦 (𝑐𝑚2)
𝐿 = 𝑆𝑡𝑖𝑡𝑐ℎ 𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ (𝑚𝑚)
𝑡𝑒𝑥 = 𝑦𝑎𝑟𝑛 𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡 𝑖𝑛 𝑡𝑒𝑥

9.5.2 Width
The width is an important parameters of the knitted fabric. For body size fabric, width
tolerance is very short. So the right estimation of the fabric is important.
𝑁
𝑊𝑖𝑑𝑡ℎ 𝑜𝑓 𝑓𝑎𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑐 𝑖𝑛 𝑖𝑛𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑠 =
𝑊𝑃𝐼
𝑁 = 𝑁𝑢𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝑛𝑒𝑒𝑑𝑙𝑒
𝑊𝑃𝐼 = 𝑤𝑎𝑙𝑒𝑠 𝑝𝑒𝑟 𝑖𝑛𝑐ℎ
9.6 Cam and needle requirement

For the cam system, on circular knitting machine, the cam and needle requirement are
being checked. The requirement was based on the no of feeder, cams, needle repeat and active
tracks on the machine. This calculation was made for the designs of Single jersey, rib, interlock
and its derivatives.
9.6.1 For Single knit and its derivatives
i. Plain jersey:
In case of plain jersey fabric, the design consists of all the knit stitches. This design can
be produced using minimum one track of the machine. So, the knit cams required with using
one track are calculated as:
𝐾𝑛𝑖𝑡 𝑐𝑎𝑚𝑠 𝑟𝑒𝑞𝑢𝑖𝑟𝑒𝑑 = 𝑇𝑎𝑐 × 𝐹
𝑇𝑎𝑐 = 𝐴𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑐𝑘𝑠 𝑜𝑛 𝑐𝑦𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑑𝑒𝑟
𝐹 = 𝐹𝑒𝑒𝑑𝑒𝑟𝑠 𝑜𝑛 𝑚𝑎𝑐ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑒
𝑁𝑒𝑒𝑑𝑙𝑒 𝑟𝑒𝑞𝑢𝑖𝑟𝑒𝑑 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑜𝑛𝑒 𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑐𝑘 = 𝜋 𝐷 𝐸
𝐷 = 𝐷𝑖𝑎 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑐𝑦𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑑𝑒𝑟 𝑖𝑛 𝑖𝑛𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑠
𝐸 = 𝑔𝑎𝑢𝑔𝑒 ( 𝑛𝑒𝑒𝑑𝑙𝑒𝑠 𝑝𝑒𝑟 𝑖𝑛𝑐ℎ)
If there are two tracks are used and needles placed one by one for each track then half
needle are used for “A” track and half are used “B” track.
Similarly for 3 and 4 tracks, the needle will be calculated.
ii. Plain Pique:
The design repeat of plain pique consists of 2 feeders. Working position of knit and tuck
is at alternative positions:
𝑇𝑎𝑐 × 𝐹
𝐾𝑛𝑖𝑡 𝑐𝑎𝑚𝑠 𝑟𝑒𝑞𝑢𝑖𝑟𝑒𝑑 𝑓𝑜𝑟 =
2
𝑇𝑎𝑐 × 𝐹
𝑇𝑢𝑐𝑘 𝑐𝑎𝑚𝑠 𝑟𝑒𝑞𝑢𝑖𝑟𝑒𝑑 =
2
9.6.2 For double knit structure

The total cams required are calculated both for Dial and Cylinder.
𝐶𝑎𝑚 𝑟𝑒𝑞𝑢𝑖𝑟𝑒𝑑 𝑎𝑛 𝐶𝑦𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑑𝑒𝑟 = 𝑇𝑎𝑐 × 𝐹
𝐶𝑎𝑚 𝑟𝑒𝑞𝑢𝑖𝑟𝑒𝑑 𝑜𝑛 𝐷𝑖𝑎𝑙 = 𝑇𝑎𝑑 × 𝐹
𝑇𝑎𝑑 = 𝐴𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑐𝑘𝑠 𝑜𝑛 𝑑𝑖𝑎𝑙
If more than one track are used, then cams for each track will be calculated according to
the design of the rib and its derivative.
The required needle are calculated according the diameter and gauge of the machine for
both dial and cylinder.
𝑁𝑒𝑒𝑑𝑙𝑒 𝑟𝑒𝑞𝑢𝑖𝑟𝑒𝑑 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝐶𝑦𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑑𝑒𝑟 = 𝜋 𝐷 𝐸
𝑁𝑒𝑒𝑑𝑙𝑒 𝑟𝑒𝑞𝑢𝑖𝑟𝑒𝑑 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝐷𝑖𝑎𝑙 = 𝜋 𝐷 𝐸
If there are two or more tracks are used, then needles for each type are calculated
according to the needle repeat.
Example 9.5:
Calculate the cam the needle requirement of given lapique design. The plain knitted circular
machine specifications are given as: gauge = 20, diameter = 30 inches, number of feeders = 90
Lapique
Solution:
The design repeat consists of 2 wales and 4 courses. Total feeders on machine are 90.
Total feeders that can be used for this design is 88 because 88 is a multiple of 4 minimum 4
feeders are required to produce this design on machine. The total repeat of feeders are 22. The
remaining two feeders will be inactive in this case.
The design courses have two different types of stitches. So there is a requirement to
produce this design on two tracks.
𝑇𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑐𝑎𝑚𝑠 𝑟𝑒𝑞𝑢𝑖𝑟𝑒𝑑 𝑜𝑛 𝑚𝑎𝑐ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑒 = 𝑇𝑎𝑐 × 𝐹 = 2 × 90 = 180
𝐾𝑛𝑖𝑡 𝑐𝑎𝑚𝑠 𝑟𝑒𝑞𝑢𝑖𝑟𝑒𝑑 𝑖𝑛 𝑎 𝑟𝑒𝑝𝑒𝑎𝑡 = 6
𝑇𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑘𝑛𝑖𝑡 𝑐𝑎𝑚𝑠 𝑟𝑒𝑞𝑢𝑖𝑟𝑒𝑑 𝑓𝑜𝑟 88 𝑓𝑒𝑒𝑑𝑒𝑟𝑠 = 6 × 22 = 132
𝑀𝑖𝑠𝑠 𝑐𝑎𝑚𝑠 𝑟𝑒𝑞𝑢𝑖𝑟𝑒𝑑 𝑖𝑛 𝑎 𝑟𝑒𝑝𝑒𝑎𝑡 = 2
𝑇𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑚𝑖𝑠𝑠 𝑐𝑎𝑚𝑠 𝑟𝑒𝑞𝑢𝑖𝑟𝑒𝑑 𝑓𝑜𝑟 88 𝑓𝑒𝑒𝑑𝑒𝑟𝑠 = 2 × 22 = 44
𝑀𝑖𝑠𝑠 𝑐𝑎𝑚𝑠 𝑟𝑒𝑞𝑢𝑖𝑟𝑒𝑑 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑟𝑒𝑚𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡𝑤𝑜 𝑓𝑒𝑒𝑑𝑒𝑟𝑠 = 4
𝑇𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑚𝑖𝑠𝑠 𝑐𝑎𝑚𝑠 𝑟𝑒𝑞𝑢𝑖𝑟𝑒𝑑 = 44 + 4 = 48
Needle requirement:
𝑇𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑛𝑒𝑒𝑑𝑙𝑒𝑠 𝑜𝑛 𝑚𝑎𝑐ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑒 = 𝜋 𝑥 𝐷 𝑥 𝐸 = 3.14 × 20 × 30 = 1884
Because 2 tracks are used, so two types of needle will be used. The needle repeat will be
in alternate manner. Say “A” is a one type of needle and “B” is a second type of needle.
𝑁 1884
𝑇𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑡𝑦𝑝𝑒 “𝐴” 𝑛𝑒𝑒𝑑𝑙𝑒 𝑟𝑒𝑞𝑢𝑖𝑟𝑒𝑑 = = = 942
2 2
𝑁 1884
𝑇𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑡𝑦𝑝𝑒 “𝐵” 𝑛𝑒𝑒𝑑𝑙𝑒 𝑟𝑒𝑞𝑢𝑖𝑟𝑒𝑑 = = = 942
2 2
9.7 Production calculations of Circular knitting Machine

The Production of the circular knitting machine is commonly expressed in terms of length
(yards, meters) and weight (Kgs, Lbs.) in specific times. It depends on a number of factors; mainly
machine speed, number of feeders, fabric parameters, etc. The production of circular knitting
machine in Yards/hour can be determined from the following formula.
𝑠 × 𝑓 × 𝑡 × 60 × 𝐹
𝑃 (𝑦𝑑𝑠./𝑡) = × 𝐸%
𝐶𝑃𝐼 × 36
𝑠 × 𝑓 × 60 × 𝐹
𝑃 (𝑚𝑒𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑠/𝑡) = × 𝐸%
𝐶𝑃𝐼 × 39.36
Where,
𝑃 = 𝑃𝑟𝑜𝑑𝑢𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛
𝑡 = 𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑒 (ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠)
𝑠 = 𝑀𝑎𝑐ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑒 𝑠𝑝𝑒𝑒𝑑 (𝑅𝑃𝑀)
𝑓 = 𝑁𝑜 𝑜𝑓 𝑓𝑒𝑒𝑑𝑒𝑟𝑠
𝐹 = 𝑓𝑎𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑐 𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ
𝐶𝑃𝐼 = 𝐶𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠𝑒𝑠 𝑝𝑒𝑟 𝑖𝑛𝑐ℎ
𝐸% = 𝐸𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑦 𝑃𝑒𝑟𝑐𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑔𝑒
The fabric production in weight per unit time can be calculated from the following formula
𝑠 × 𝑓 × 𝑡 × 𝑁 × 𝑙 × 60 × 𝐹 × 𝐶
𝑃 (𝑙𝑏𝑠/𝑡) = × 𝐸%
2.54 × 36 × 840 × 𝑁𝑒
𝑁 = 𝑛𝑢𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝑛𝑒𝑒𝑑𝑙𝑒𝑠
𝑙 = 𝑆𝑡𝑖𝑡𝑐ℎ 𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ (𝑐𝑚)
𝐶 = 𝑓𝑎𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑐 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑡
𝑁𝑒 = 𝐸𝑛𝑔𝑙𝑖𝑠ℎ 𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡
𝑁 × 𝑙 × 𝐶𝑃𝐼 × 36
𝐹𝑎𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑐 𝑤𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 / 𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑒𝑎𝑟 𝑦𝑎𝑟𝑑𝑠 (𝑙𝑏𝑠) =
2.54 × 36 × 840 × 𝑁𝑒𝑐
𝑁 × 𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑡𝑐ℎ 𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ × 𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠𝑒𝑠 𝑝𝑒𝑟 𝑖𝑛𝑐ℎ × 39.36

𝐹𝑎𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑐 𝑤𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡/𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑒𝑎𝑟 𝑚𝑒𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑠 (𝑙𝑏𝑠) =
36 × 2.54 × 840 × 𝑁𝑒𝑐
Example 9.5:
Calculate the production in pound per hour and yards per shift if single jersey fabric is knitted
with following parameters, Feeder=20, RPM=25, S.L= 0.32 cm, Number of needle =1200, CPI=
36yarn, Count=18/1 Nec, efficiency= 84 %.( Consider shift = 12h)
Solution:
First calculate the production in pound per hour.
Where:
S= 25 rpm
f = 20
l= 0.32cm
t= 1
F=1 (for structure in which one feeder makes one complete course)
C=1(for single knit structure)
N= 1200
Count = 18/1 Nec
E% = 84%
𝑠 × 𝑓 × 𝑡 × 𝑁 × 𝑙 × 60 × 𝐹 × 𝐶
𝑃 (𝑙𝑏𝑠/𝑡) = × 𝐸%
2.54 × 36 × 840 × 𝑁𝑒
24 × 20 × 1 × 1200 × 0.32 × 60 × 1 × 1 × 0.84

𝑃 (𝑙𝑏𝑠/𝑡) =
2.54 × 36 × 840 × 18
𝑃 (𝑙𝑏𝑠/𝑡) = 6.71 𝑙𝑏/ℎ𝑟
To calculate the production in yards/shift, following relation will be used.
Where, CPI = 36 and Time = 12 hours
𝑠 × 𝑓 × 𝑡 × 60 × 𝐹
𝑃(𝑦𝑎𝑟𝑑𝑠/𝑡) = × 𝐸%
𝐶𝑃𝐼 × 36
24 × 20 × 12 × 60 × 1 × 0.84
𝑃(𝑦𝑎𝑟𝑑𝑠/𝑡) =
36 × 36
𝑃 (𝑦𝑑𝑠./𝑡) = 224 𝑦𝑎𝑟𝑑𝑠/ 𝑠ℎ𝑖𝑓𝑡
9.8 Warp knitting calculations

Warp knitting may be defined as the loop formation process along the warp direction of
the fabric. The simultaneous sheet of yarn is provided to machine along the warp direction for
loop formation process. The sheets of yarn are supplied from warp beam like in weaving. Each
warp end is provided to the each individual needle. The same yarn runs along the warp direction
and needle draws the new loop yarn through the old loop that was formed by another yarn in
previous knitting cycle.
9.8.1 Production calculations

The production of warp knitted fabric can be calculated length and weight wise over
specific time. The following formula can be used to calculate the warp knitting machine
production
𝑀𝑠 × 60 × 𝐸%
𝑃𝑟𝑚𝑝ℎ =
𝐶𝑃𝐼 × 39.36
𝑀𝑠 × 60 × 𝐸%
𝑃𝑟𝑦𝑝ℎ =
𝐶𝑃𝐼 × 36
𝑃𝑠𝑚𝑝ℎ = 𝑃𝑟𝑚𝑝ℎ × 𝐹𝑤𝑖𝑑𝑡ℎ(𝑚)
𝑃𝑠𝑦𝑝ℎ = 𝑃𝑟𝑚𝑝ℎ × 𝐹𝑤𝑖𝑑𝑡ℎ(𝑦𝑟𝑑.)
𝑃𝑔𝑝ℎ = 𝑃𝑠𝑚𝑝ℎ × 𝐹𝑤(𝑔𝑠𝑚)

𝑃𝑜𝑧𝑝ℎ = 𝑃𝑠𝑦𝑝ℎ × 𝐹𝑤(𝑜𝑧𝑠𝑦)
Where:
𝑃𝑟𝑚𝑝ℎ = 𝑃𝑟𝑜𝑑𝑢𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑖𝑛 𝑟𝑢𝑛𝑛𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑚𝑒𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑒 𝑝𝑒𝑟 ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑟
𝑃𝑟𝑦𝑝ℎ = 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑑𝑢𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑖𝑛 𝑟𝑢𝑛𝑛𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑦𝑎𝑟𝑑𝑠 𝑝𝑒𝑟 ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑟
𝑃𝑠𝑚𝑝ℎ = 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑑𝑢𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑖𝑛 𝑠𝑞𝑢𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑚𝑒𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑠 𝑝𝑒𝑟 ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑟
𝑃𝑠𝑦𝑝ℎ = 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑑𝑢𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑖𝑛 𝑠𝑞𝑢𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑦𝑎𝑟𝑑𝑠 𝑝𝑒𝑟 ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑟
𝑃𝑔𝑝ℎ = 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑑𝑢𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑖𝑛 𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑚𝑠 𝑝𝑒𝑟 ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠
𝑃𝑜𝑧𝑝ℎ = 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑑𝑢𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑖𝑛 𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑠 𝑝𝑒𝑟 ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠
𝑀𝑠 = 𝑀𝑎𝑐ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑒 𝑠𝑝𝑒𝑒𝑑(𝑟𝑝𝑚)
𝐸% = 𝐸𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑦 𝑖𝑛 𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑐𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑔𝑒
𝐶𝑃𝐼 = 𝐶𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠𝑒𝑠 𝑝𝑒𝑟 𝑖𝑛𝑐ℎ
𝐹𝑤𝑖𝑑𝑡ℎ(𝑚) = 𝐹𝑖𝑛𝑖𝑠ℎ 𝑤𝑖𝑑𝑡ℎ 𝑖𝑛 𝑚𝑒𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑠
𝐹𝑤𝑖𝑑𝑡ℎ(𝑦) = 𝐹𝑖𝑛𝑠ℎ𝑖 𝑤𝑖𝑑𝑡ℎ 𝑖𝑛 𝑦𝑎𝑟𝑑𝑠
𝐹𝑤(𝑔𝑠𝑚) = 𝐹𝑎𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑐 𝑤𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑖𝑛 𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑚 𝑝𝑒𝑟 𝑠𝑞𝑢𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑚𝑒𝑡𝑒𝑟
𝐹𝑤(𝑜𝑧𝑠𝑚) = 𝐹𝑎𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑐 𝑤𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑖𝑛 𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑠 𝑝𝑒𝑟 𝑠𝑞𝑢𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑦𝑎𝑟𝑑𝑠
Examples 9.6:
Calculate the production in grams/hr if warp knitting machine running at 1800 rpm with 80%
efficiency. The fabric produce has following parameters, width = 3 meters, fabric weight =
80gsm, CPI= 36
Solution:
First we need to calculate the fabric production in running meter per hour.
We have.
𝑀𝑠 × 60 × 𝐸% 1800 × 60 × 0.8
𝑃𝑟𝑚𝑝ℎ = = = 60.78
𝐶𝑃𝐼 × 39.36 36 × 39.36
To calculate the fabric in m2/hr, following relation can be used.
𝑃𝑠𝑚𝑝ℎ = 𝑃𝑟𝑚𝑝ℎ × 𝐹𝑤𝑖𝑑𝑡ℎ(𝑚) = 60.78 × 3 = 182.34
The fabric production in gram per hour is equal to
𝑔
𝑃𝑔𝑝ℎ = 𝑃𝑠𝑚𝑝ℎ × 𝐹𝑤(𝑔𝑠𝑚) = 182.35 × 80 = 14587.2 ℎ𝑟
So, the required production in gram/ hour is 14587.2 that is equal to 14.58 kg/hr.
9.9 Exercise
Problem 1: Calculate the yarn requirement in Kgs of 100% cotton and elastane yarn, if fabric is
composed of 95% main and 5 % elastane yarn. The total required fabric is 1500 Kgs, keeping the
wastage limit to 2% for each yarn.
Problem 2: Calculate the yarn requirement of each colour yarn of single jersey striper fabric with
additional wastage of 3 percent. The repeat is given. The total required fabric is 5000kgs.
A= 40 Courses
B= 50 Courses
C= 20 Courses
Problem 3: A Calculate the production in pound per hour and yards per shift if the fabric is knitted
on a single knit machine with following parameters, efficiency of the machine is 84% (Consider
shift = 12h)
Number of Feeders = 20,
RPM = 25
S.L.= 0.38 cm
No of needle =756
CPI= 24
Yarn Count=18/1
Problem 4: Calculate the Weight per linear meter of single jersey fabric made on a machine with
following parameters. No of needle= 2040, CPI=28, Count =17s, S.L.= 80 Stitches per foot.
Problem 5: Calculate the production in pound /hr and meter/hr of 2 end terry fabric knitted with
following parameters. Knit yarn Count +S.L. = 24/1 +0.38cm, loop yarn count +S.L. =16/1+0.13.
Machine rpm= 16, Diameter/gauge= 30/18, total available feeder= 90.
Problem 6: Calculate the GSM of the 3 end terry fabric knitted with given parameters,
CPI= 35, WPI= 25, knit yarn +S.L.= 24/1 + 0.415cm, Tuck yarn +S.L.= 24/1 + 0.405cm, loop yarn +
S.L.= 16/1+0.175cm
Problem 7: Calculate the Areal density of Swiss pique fabric knitted on Rib gated machine, the
design consists of 4 courses (4 feeder), the S.L. of 1st and 3rd feeder is 0.28cm and 2nd and 4th feeder
S.L. is 0.20cm, the yarn linear density is 30/1. The WPI and CPI of the fabric produce is 25 and 28.
Problem 8: Calculate the Areal density (g/m2) of 2 end terry fabric knitted with following
parameters. CPI=30, WPI=22, knit yarn +S.L.= 30/1+0.42cm, loop yarn count + S.L.=12/1+ 0.17cm
Problem 9: Calculate the cams and needle required for cross miss design on single jersey machine.
If designs are produce on machine with following parameters:
Diameter= 30, Gauge= 20, number of tracks available on machine= 2, total feeder = 90

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Lahore Karachi Peshawar Quetta

HEC – Cataloging in Publication (CIP Data):

First Edition: 2017

Published By: Higher Education Commission – Pakistan

This work is dedicated to the faculty members of Fabric

Dr. Yasir Nawab

YARN COUNT CALCULATIONS

 Indirect count system

1.1 Indirect count system

𝐿𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ 𝑖𝑛 𝑎𝑝𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑝𝑟𝑖𝑎𝑡𝑒 𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡

1.2 Direct Count System

𝑊𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑖𝑛 𝑎𝑝𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑝𝑟𝑖𝑎𝑡𝑒 𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡

𝑊𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ (𝐷𝑟𝑎𝑚) 1000 𝑊(𝐺𝑟𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑠)

Table 1.1 Different yarn count systems

Sr # Name of System Unit of weight Unit of Length

1 English cotton 1 lb. Hank of 840 yards

2 French cotton ½ kg. Hank of 1000 meters

3 Bump cotton 1 oz. 1 yard

4 Decimal (for all yarns) 1 lb Hank of 1000 yards

6 Worsted 1 lb. Hank of 560 yards

Woollen (Yorkshire Skein) 6 lbs. Skein or Hank of 1536 yards

Woollen (American Cut) 1 lb. Cut of 300 yards.

Woollen (West of England) 1 lb. Snap of 320 yards

8 Linen (wet spun) 1 lb. Lea of 300 yards.

9 Spun Silk 1 lb. Hank of 840 yards

10 Jute, Hemp and Flax 1 lb. Hank of 14,400 yards.

11 Tex 1 gram Hank of 1000 meters

12 Denier 1 gram Hank of 9000 meters

13 Deci-Tex/Grex 1 gram Hank of 10,000 meters

14 Dram 1 dram = 27.34grains Hank of 1000 yards

15 Fiber glass 1 lb. Hank of 100 yards

1 𝑝𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑑 (𝑙𝑏) = 16 𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑠 = 7000 𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑠 = 453.6 𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑚𝑠

1 𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑐𝑒 (𝑜𝑧) = 28.35 𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑚𝑠

1 𝑘𝑖𝑙𝑜𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑚 (𝑘𝑔) = 2.2046 𝑙𝑏𝑠

1 𝑚𝑒𝑡𝑒𝑟(𝑚) = 1.0936 𝑦𝑎𝑟𝑑𝑠 (𝑦𝑑𝑠)

1 𝑑𝑟𝑎𝑚 = 27.34 𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑖𝑛

Different count systems are given below

7000 × 𝐿𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ 𝑖𝑛 𝑦𝑎𝑟𝑑𝑠

7000 × 𝐿𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ 𝑖𝑛 𝑦𝑎𝑟𝑑𝑠

How many hanks are there in 7 bundles of 60’s cotton yarn?

We know that, 5 bundles = 7 × 10 = 70 lbs

𝐶𝑜𝑡𝑡𝑜𝑛 𝐶𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡 × 𝑊𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑖𝑛 𝑙𝑏𝑠 = 𝐿𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ 𝑖𝑛 ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑘𝑠

𝐿𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ 𝑖𝑛 ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑘𝑠 = 𝐶𝑜𝑡𝑡𝑜𝑛 𝐶𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡 × 𝑊𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑖𝑛 𝑙𝑏𝑠

𝐿𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ 𝑖𝑛 ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑘𝑠 = 4200

In metric system, we know that

𝑀𝑒𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑐 𝐶𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡 = 34′𝑠

1.3 Count conversions

L1 = Length in known system, L2 = Length in required system

W1 = Weight in known system, W2 = Weight in required system

C1 = Count in known system, C2 = Count in required system

Convert 70’s woollen (grains) USA into Jute count.

To convert from Direct to Direct system, we know that,

L1 = Length in known system, L2 = Length in required system

W1 = Weight in known system, W2 = Weight in required system

C1 = Count in known system, C2 = Count in required system

Convert 20’s metric count into cotton count.

To convert from Indirect to Indirect system, we know that,

L1 = Length in known system, L2 = Length in required system