TextileGlossary.com

What is "Jerk-in" - Definition & Explanation
Last Updated on: 22-Mar-2024 (5 months, 21 days ago)
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
Jerk-in
Caused by an extra piece of filling yarn being jerked part way into the fabric by the shuttle. The defect will appear at the selvage.

— TG StaffTextileGlossary Staff Writer

Note: This content is for informational purposes only. Please read our full disclaimer for more details.

Some more terms:

Fibre Length: The Invisible Powerhouse of Textile Properties

a) Crimpled Length The extent of crimped fibre substantially freed from external restraint, and measured with respect to its general axis of orientation. b) Fibre Extent The distance in a given...

Read about Fibre Length

Friction Calendering

The process of passing fabric through a calender in which a highly polished, usually heated steel bowl rotates at a higher surface speed than the softer (e.g. cotton-filled or paper-filled) bowl...

Read about Friction Calendering

Georgette Fabric - Unveiling the Ethereal Elegance.

A thin strong clothing crepe of fibers woven from hard-twisted yarns to produce a dull pebbly surface. Lightweight, heavy, sheer fabric. Has quite a bit of stiffness and body. Gives excellent wear....

Read about Georgette

Abaca

A vegetable leaf fiber derived from the Musa textilis plant. It is mainly grown in the Philippines but is also found, in smaller amounts, in Africa, Malaysia, Indonesia and Costa Rica. The fiber is...

Read about Abaca

Dry-heat fixation

Dry-heat fixation is a method of fixing reactive dyes printed through the ink-jet method. The dyed/printed fabric is passed through hot iron plates in lieu of steam. This method conserves water and...

Read about Dry-heat fixation

Mercerizing

Mercerizing is a crucial process in textile manufacturing that enhances the properties of cotton fibers, resulting in improved strength, luster, and dye affinity. This process, named after the...

Read about Mercerizing

Beaumontage

Beaumontage is an innovative textile technique that involves combining multiple layers of fabric to create unique and visually striking designs. This technique offers endless possibilities for...

Read about Beaumontage

Unraveling Oxford: The Timeless Charm of Basket-Weave Fabrics

Oxford in Textile: Unraveling the Fabric's History, Types, and Handling TipsIntroductionOxford is a versatile fabric widely used in the textile industry, known for its distinctive basket-weave...

Read about Oxford
Add a definition
Add a definition for a textile term that you know about! Send us an email & tell us:
  • The term you want to define
  • Its definition in 500 words or less
  • Attach an image if necessary.
  • Optionally, tell us about yourself in 200 words or less!

Companies for Jerk-in:
If you manufacture, distribute or otherwise deal in Jerk-in, please fill your company details below so that we can list your company for FREE! Send us the following details:
  • Company name
  • Company address
  • Attach a logo, if necessary.
  • Optionally, tell us about yourself in 200 words or less!

Did you know this fact? Fashion designer Tom Ford directed the critically acclaimed film "A Single Man."
(s) 2024 TextileGlossary.com Some rights reserved. • SitemapDisclaimer