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Space-dyed towels, inspired by ikat textiles is one of the themes presented by Cotton Incorporated in Home Fabricast 2004/05.
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These striking 100% cotton towels have been woven in both plain and subtle jacquard terry patterns. The yarns used for the pile is a special space-dyed yarn designed to simulate indigo ikat-dyed textiles.
Ikat is a traditional textile technique resulting in a streaked effect, created by tying and dyeing lengths of yarn before weaving. Sections of yarn are bound tightly by hand before dyeing to prevent penetration of the dye into the tied sections.
The ikat look was achieved using production level yarn space-dyeing equipment. The yarns were bleached prior to space-dyeing, then the majority of each yarn package was injected with blue dye. One section of the space-dyeing system was left empty of dye, allowing a portion of yarn to remain undyed. The objective of this method was to achieve an ikat look in a production environment, without having to hand-dye skeins of yarn as in traditional ikat.
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Home Fabricast 2004/2005
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Space Dyed Towels |
Space-dyed towelsThese 100% cotton towels have been woven in both plain and subtle jacquard terry patterns. The yarns used for the pile is a special space dyed yarn designed to simulate indigo ikat-dyed textiles.
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Knitted throws |
Knitted throwsKnitted throw blankets can be used to add soft texture, warmth and additional colour to sofas and beds. Yarns used are a blends of cotton/rayon in a novelty popcorn yar and 100% cotton, knitted in flatback rib stitch.
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Kitchen and table fabrics |
Kitchen and table fabricsThe high absorbency and ease of washing at high temperatures makes 100% cotton fabrics a natural choice for kitchen towels and tablecloths. Weave structures used are excellent for quick absorption.
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Woven blankets |
Woven blanketsPure cotton blankets vary in weight from 7oz to 16oz. At 7oz, designs offer lightweight warmth for warmer climates or for use in summer. Grecian honeycomb weaves offer medium warmth, and yarn-dyed waffle weave suits cooler climates or a cold winter.
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Home Fabricast |
by Cotton Incorporated
Trend forecasts with new designs and technical developments in cotton fabrics, developed by Cotton Incorporated, are shown through Fabricast.
Home Fabricast, concentrating on fabrics for the home, is published and circulated twice a year. | |
Fabric details for space-dyed towels: |
Weave: terry
Content: 100% cotton
Warp yarns:
20/2 Ne, 100% cotton, combed, ring spun, bleached (ground)
20/2 Ne, 100% cotton, combed, ring spun, space-dyed (pile)
Filling yarns:
20/2 Ne, 1005 cotton, combed, ring spun, bleached.
Space-dyed yarn by Astro Dye Works
Towels woven, finished and sewn by The Rug Barn
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Contact |
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