Weft insertion fabric

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Brocaded pina cloth
MFA# 42.438

Description

A tricot knitted fabric made with an added filling yarn in the weft direction. Weft insertion fabric has been made since 1969. It is stronger and more snag resistant than regular knits. Weft insertion fabric is used for clothing, interfacing, and household items.

Resources and Citations

  • Rosalie Rosso King, Textile Identification, Conservation, and Preservation, Noyes Publications, Park Ridge, NJ, 1985

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