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What is "Floating" - Definition & Explanation
Last Updated on: 26-Mar-2023 (1 year, 1 month, 21 days ago)
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Floating
(Warp) A length of warp yarn which passes over two or more weft threads (rather than intersecting with them) in a woven structure.
Floating
(Weft) A length of weft yarn which passes over two or more warp threads (rather than intersecting with them) in a woven structure.

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