Dice Checks.—[Fig. 239] is a simple dice check pattern. Alternate squares of warp and weft twill form the check effect, and it is necessary to arrange the bindings so as to cross each other at the edges of the squares, as otherwise the ends would “slip.” Fancy dice patterns are produced by employing squares of different dimensions. [Fig. 240] is a pattern of this description. The bindings are here those of an eight-end satin. To obtain the crossing of the binding dots at the edges of the squares it is necessary to run the satin in opposite directions in the warp and weft squares.
A still more fancy dice effect is given at [Fig. 241]. The bindings are on the five-end satin basis, and the blocks of warp and weft satin are arranged so that the design repeats on fifty ends and picks. It is necessary in this class of binding to commence the satin in the position indicated in the design. By a judicious arrangement of the warp and weft blocks a large variety of patterns can be produced. The principle is extensively employed in the production of fabrics for both the home and shipping trades.
FIG. 242.
FIG. 243.
“Barley corn” patterns are a related style. The structure of these cloths is shown at Figs. [242] and [243]. The former pattern is manufactured on an extensive scale, as it is a fabric in regular use for making-up purposes. [Fig. 243] has the weft square rather larger than the warp, and is usually made in rather a better quality than [Fig. 242]. In fine makes the size of the squares is often increased.
FIG. 244.