Project Gutenberg 2005-01-05 Public domain in the USA. 357 Wolfensberger, Arnold Theory of Silk Weaving A Treatise on the Construction and Application of Weaves, and the Decomposition and Calculation of Broad and Narrow, Plain, Novelty and Jacquard Silk Fabrics Produced by Stan Goodman, Keith Edkins and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Theory of Silk Weaving" by Arnold Wolfensberger is a scientific publication focused on the intricacies of silk weaving, written in the early 20th century. This treatise delves into the construction and application of various weaving techniques, particularly for silk fabrics including Jacquard weaves, and offers insights into the decomposition and calculation of different fabric types. The work aims to enhance understanding and technical skills in the burgeoning American silk industry of that era. The book is structured in three main parts: the process of drawing-in the warp in the harness, the examination of different weaving methods and their applications, and the analysis of woven textiles. Wolfensberger explains various drawing-in techniques including straight, skip, and point draws, and elaborates on key weave types such as taffeta, satin, and serge, providing detailed examples and diagrams. Additional sections cover specific fabrics and cost calculations, making it a comprehensive resource for those interested in the fabric production industry, particularly in enhancing their knowledge of silk weaving practices. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 83.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Weaving Silk industry TS Text Technology Manufacturing Crafts Category: Engineering & Technology 170059 2025-07-06T10:24:26.432986 text/html 138657 2024-10-28T21:38:08 text/html 189172 2025-07-06T10:24:35.480978 application/epub+zip 187839 2025-07-06T10:24:29.904979 application/epub+zip 110202 2025-07-06T10:24:28.423006 application/epub+zip 6580237 2025-07-06T10:24:38.449927 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 6562131 2025-07-06T10:24:34.411000 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 148961 2022-09-07T17:21:11.728030 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 115446 2023-09-07T04:15:31.208877 text/plain 95606 2024-10-28T21:38:08 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16169 2025-07-06T10:24:38.591924 application/rdf+xml 13958 2025-07-06T10:24:28.954965 image/jpeg 3724 2025-07-06T10:24:28.685014 image/jpeg 190498 2025-07-06T10:24:26.637024 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog