Elastic and non-elastic narrow fabrics / and a chapter on narrow fabrics made on knitting machines

by Samuel Brown

Chapter X.

Embossing Webs—Type of Construction and Design for Which Process is Adapted—Braiding Flat Elastic Fabrics, Plain Cords for Athletics and Airplanes, and Fancy Cords—How Sizes Are Indicated—Difference Between Woven and Braided Effects

The embossing of classic fabrics is a form of elaboration which is not adapted for long stretch webs.

It has been confined mostly to goods of short stretch, suitable for use in the manufacture of suspenders. In long stretch webs the patterns will not stand out prominently for any length of time. After repeated stretchings and wear, they lose much of the desirable sharpness of detail, and become flat and indistinct. Twills and loose weaves of a similar character should be avoided for embossing. The best results are obtained on firm, closely woven plain webs which take the impress of the design with clearness and retain it for a greater length of time.