The Silk Mill Guide: Boiling Off Silk, Conditioning, Yarn Numbering Calculations Momme Standard, Warp and Filling Tables, Air Moistening, Testing Raw and Thrown Silk, Artificial Silks (Classic Reprint - Hardcover

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9780332890210: The Silk Mill Guide: Boiling Off Silk, Conditioning, Yarn Numbering Calculations Momme Standard, Warp and Filling Tables, Air Moistening, Testing Raw and Thrown Silk, Artificial Silks (Classic Reprint

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ISBN 10: 033289021X ISBN 13: 9780332890210

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Master the science and craft of silk work with a practical reference you can trust.

This edition covers essential processes from boiling off and conditioning to yarn numbering, momme standards, and warp-and-filling calculations. It also explains how to test raw and thrown silk, manage moisture, and use tables to estimate material needs, making it a dependable guide for textile professionals and students alike.

Learn practical methods for weighing, testing, and evaluating silk quality, including conditioned weight, boil-off, size, and strength.
Understand momme standards and how to convert weights and areas for real-world fabrics.
Use straightforward calculations and tables to determine warp and filling yarn needs for fabric production.
Get clear guidance on handling silk in dyeing and finishing, from open-width and loop methods to tension-based boiling-off.

Ideal for readers who work with silk or study textile production, finishing, and quality control, as well as hobbyists who want a solid, reference-style overview of silk processing.

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