Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: The incorporation of fancy yarns in weaving signifies a notable advancement within the textile industry, effectively merging artistic creativity with technical proficiency. These yarns, characterized by irregularities in texture, structure, and color, offer weavers a wide array of opportunities to explore diverse design expressions. Fancy yarns, including slubbed, metallic, bouclé, chenille, and marl varieties, enhance the aesthetic and tactile properties of woven fabrics, contributing to increased texture, depth, and visual complexity. This article examines the various applications of fancy yarns in weaving, their utilization, and the challenges associated with their integration into weaving techniques. Furthermore, it considers the future of fancy yarns, emphasizing innovations in fiber technology, sustainable practices, and the ongoing evolution of weaving.
Authors: Dr. Muhammad Qamar Tusief, Saqlain Ashraf, Hamza Manzoor, Zohaib Waris, Amir Siddique, Fida Hussain, Zaid Raza, Muhammad Zeeshan, Rabia Saifullah, Ayesha Amjad, Saba Zafar, Rameez khalid
Institution: University of Agriculture Faisalabad
Language: English
Subfield: Polymers and Plastics
Field: Materials Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4409922896