EFFECT OF DIFFERENT WEFT VARIETIES ON THE

PROPERTIES OF GEORGETTE FABRIC

PRODUCED ON PLAIN POWER LOOM

OUTLINE OF

PROJECT

All the sample of georgette fabric will be produce on plain power loom. Warp quality will be same for all the samples.

Different quality of weft (5-6) of same denier will be used for study.

Different georgette fabric will be woven for each quality of weft.

Characteristic of performance properties will be done in the separate physical testing lab.

Comparison for optimum properties among all the sample.

INTRODUCTION

An overview of the Indian silk fabric industry highlights problems in the manufacture of soft silk fabrics, crepe de chine, georgette and chiffon.

Surveys revealed that weaving equipment used in the manufacture of soft silk fabrics on power loom is obsolete, resulting in fabrics with high levels of defects.

There is an urgent need for incentives to encourage the handloom industry to preserve the skill of traditional weavers and manufacture high value added products for exports.

The surat region manufactures microfilament yarns with the same aesthetic values of pure silk.

Surat exported 14.75 crore meters of 100 percent polyester dyed and printed apparel in 1995-1996. Exports from surat have increased from Rs.3108 crore in 1990-1991 to Rs.29500 crore in 1995-1996.

Surat exports such high count fabrics as georgette, pongee, poonam butta, palace, suede, de-china, metal chiffon and peach yoriu.

The major problem associated with cutting and sewing sheer silk fabrics is sleeping.

The two types of sheer silks are drapey silks, which include chiffon, georgette, marquisette, and gauze, and crisp silks which include organza and gazar although the silks differ in hand, construction techniques used with each are similar.

LITRETUREREVIEW

CLASSIFICATION OF FABRIC From Consumers viewpoints, fabrics are classified earlier as:

i)        Apparel

ii)       Household

iii)      Industrial.

From the Traders viewpoint:

i) Woven a) Hand loom b) Power loom c) Khadi

ii) Knitted a) Warp knit b) Weft knit

iii) Embroidery

iv) Lace

v) Crochet, etc.

From the Technologists viewpoint, fabrics are classified as: i) Structure ii) Texture. From the Engineers viewpoint, fabrics are classified into:

i) Width/Breadth, ii) Length, iii) Yarn size, iv) Weight, v) Thickness, vi) Setting, vii) Face.

From Standards viewpoint, fabrics are classified as:

i) Set, ii) Weight, iii) Strength, iv) Condition, v) Application or End use.

Fabrics are manufactured from various raw materials which are:

CottonLinenNylonPolyesterRayonSilkwool

WHAT IS GEORGETTE ?

Georgette fabric is a silk or polyester woven textile that is lightweight with a crinkly and sheer texture.

The twisted weave provides a bouncy and springy that enables it to free flow and appear to move on its own.

Georgette is mainly woven by the use of very high twisted yarns as warp and weft.

WHY GEORGETTE FABRIC?

Georgette fabric is a lightweight fabric with silk, rayon or polyester woven textile.  

Georgette fabric is mostly used in formal women wear to give a fabulous chic look.

Georgette fabric is heavier than chiffon.  

CHARACTERISTICS OF GEORGETTE FABRIC

The weave in a georgette fabric is tight and composed of highly twisted crepe fibers that causes the free flowing appearance and springy effect.

In spite of the tight weave, the fabric still maintains its sheer look

This is due to the threads being extremely thin.

Since it is sheer in nature, you might think that the fabric may easily tear but in reality, the fibers are very strong which provides the durability that most silk garments lack.

The georgette fabric is extremely lightweight compared to other fabrics used for gowns and formal dresses.

This is because the fabric drapes well, is the main reasons why the georgette fabric is a popular choice for female formal and evening wear