Warp
Warp refers to the lengthwise yarns held under tension on a loom. The warp is pre-loaded as a beam and runs through the loom for the duration of the order.
Warp count, density (ends per inch), and yarn type are core specifications for every weaving order. Warp breaks during weaving cause downtime and wastage; sizing reduces this by strengthening the warp yarn before it reaches the loom.
In MobiOffice, warp characteristics are part of the design master, so beam planning, weft auto-consumption, and wastage tracking all reference the same specification — no risk of mismatched numbers between systems.
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Beam
In weaving, a beam is a long cylindrical roll that holds the warp yarn pre-loaded for a loom. Each weaving order begins with beam preparation and beam loading.
Weft
Weft is the crosswise yarn inserted across the warp to create woven fabric. Each insertion is called a pick.
Sizing
Sizing is the process of coating warp yarn with a starch or polymer-based film to strengthen it and reduce friction during weaving.
Ends Per Inch
Ends per inch (EPI) is the count of warp yarns in one inch of fabric width. Together with picks-per-inch (PPI), EPI defines fabric density.
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