A general account of modern factory methods of weaving linen. The following processes are illustrated: preparing the weft yarn for the shuttle; preparing the warp; threading the heddles; weaving the linen; and the finish processes including pre-shrinking, scalding, bleaching and dyeing, calendering and folding. An animated diagram is used to explain how the loom works.
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
011767
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Factory management
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Manufacturing processes
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Textile fabrics
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Textile industry
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Weaving
Crafts & Visual Arts → Looms
Crafts & Visual Arts → Textile fabrics
Crafts & Visual Arts → Weaving
Documentary
Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain
Educational & Instructional
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Short films
Short films → Short films - Great Britain
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)