Jacquard fabrics should not be unfamiliar to everyone. We often hear merchants introducing their new products saying like this, "This is a jacquard kit..." But what exactly does jacquard mean? What are the characteristics of jacquard fabrics? What is the difference between jacquard, printing and embroidery? How does a jacquard machine work? The following is a detailed introduction.
The concept of jacquard
Jacquard fabrics can be divided into single and multi-color jacquard and satin jacquard.
The single-color jacquard is first woven by the jacquard machine and then dyed. The finished fabric is in solid color; the multi-color jacquard is a yarn-dyed jacquard fabric—the yarn is dyed before woven by the jacquard loom. Therefore, the yarn-dyed jacquard fabric has more than two colors. The big pattern of jacquard fabric is large and exquisite. Its color layer is distinct and three-dimensional. The small pattern of jacquard fabrics is relatively simple and single.
Satin jacquard fabric: Warp and weft are interlaced at least every three yarns, so the satin weave makes the fabric denser and thicker. Satin weave products are more expensive than similar plain weave and twill weave products. Fabrics made of satin weave are collectively referred to as satin fabrics. Satin fabrics are divided into positive and negative sides. A complete weave loop has the fewest interlacing points and the longest floats. The surface of the fabric is almost entirely composed of warp or weft floats. The satin fabric is soft, and the most common satin fabric is striped satin.
Jacquard fabric: The pattern on the fabric is woven, not ordinary printing or embroidery. When the fabric is weaved, the warp and weft weave changes are used to form a pattern. The yarn count is fine, the needle thread density is high. And it is not deformed or faded when used, and it is also comfortable. At present, jacquard is very popular in the market, and the satin bedding looks high-grade and tasteful. To distinguish the quality of sateen, it is necessary to compare the yarn count and density
The difference between jacquard, printing and embroidery
The printed pattern is printed on the fabric by dyes or pigments, and the colors are bright and rich.
The pattern of jacquard is formed by the change of fabric structure, which has a sense of decoration and high grade
The pattern of embroidery is embroidered on the fabric by embroidery thread, and the pattern can be changed at will.
The printing is flat. The jacquard is plain but its mechanism is complicated. The embroidery is embroidered on the fabric, which is flexible and random, and can be mass-produced.
Features of jacquard
Advantages: The jacquard fabric is novel in style and beautiful. Different patterns can be woven according to different types of fabrics. Jacquard is favored by those who pursue innovative fashion. Visually, there will be a feeling of different shades of color. And in terms of performance, jacquard has a silk-like luster and a very good texture. It is still a typical environmentally friendly fabric.
Disadvantages: It is easy to fade, and it is easy to lose its elasticity after a long time. Excessive exposure to the sun should be avoided during washing.
Jacquard machine
The Jacquard machine is a device fitted to a loom that simplifies the process of manufacturing textiles with such complex patterns as brocade, damask and matelassé.
Jacquard machine has greatly improved the efficiency of the jacquard process and made the process more exquisite. As a world-renowned brand, SUNTECH provides customers and suppliers with high-quality jacquard machines and good service.
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