Jacquard fabrics are woven on jacquard looms and can be made in a wide variety of patterns, from small and delicate patterns to large patterns that span the width of the fabric, from monochrome ground patterns to picturesque patterns in more than 100 colors .
Since the pattern is created during the weaving process, the fabric is thicker and more three-dimensional than printed fabrics.
History of Jacquard Fabrics
The Jacquard loom was developed by the Frenchman Joseph Chagall in the 19th century.
Prior to this, in addition to the weaver, complex fabrics required another "thread puller" to pull the thread, but Joseph's invention made weaving a job that could be done by one person.
Through jacquard, from simple geometry to complex patterns can be displayed on the fabric, it can be said that jacquard is a revolutionary existence in the field of fabrics.
Jacquard weave
Jacquard looms weave patterns using "heraldic paper," which is perforated paper.
Pattern paper is made according to the design and is woven with warped and dyed thread based on this information.
Heraldic paper is the key to jacquard weaving, some places have holes, some places don't.
The loom reads the holes in the pattern paper and pulls the warp threads over the holes. The interlacing of warp threads up and down creates a three-dimensional pattern.
Advantages and disadvantages of jacquard fabric
Jacquard fabric has irregular warp and weft threads and equal thickness, so complex patterns can be reproduced.
In addition, yarn dyed yarns are often used, which gives the pattern a three-dimensional effect and has the advantage of being resistant to fading.
On the other hand, since the yarn is yarn dyed and the weave is fine, it takes longer to weave, which in turn adds to the cost.
However, its pattern depth and luxury are not available in calico, so I hope you understand the production background of jacquard weaving and choose the most suitable product for you.
