Honeycomb Cloth.—In this style of cloth the threads are interlaced so as to form squares, the centres of which are lower than the ridges which form the sides. [Fig. 281] is a honeycomb pattern on ten ends and ten picks. It will be noticed that the ridges or raised portions of the honeycomb are formed by the gradually increasing floats of the weft and warp threads. The hollows are formed by the threads weaving plain for a few ends and picks. Any size of pattern, within reasonable limits, may be formed on this principle. [Fig. 282] is a 16 × 16 honeycomb on the same principle.
For smaller sizes the principle requires a little alteration. [Fig. 283] is a good 8 × 8 honeycomb, and gives a fairly good effect even in low makes of cloth. These honeycomb weaves are used for quiltings, towellings, and for fancy goods of all kinds. Some excellent effects can be produced by combining honeycomb with satin or other weaves for striped dress goods, and similar fabrics. A good effect is given by the pattern, [Fig. 284]. The weave requires very thick yarns for giving the best effect. The pattern is reversible, both sides of the cloth being exactly alike.
FIG. 281.
FIG. 282.
FIG. 283.
FIG. 284.