Following characteristics help in finding face side of the fabric. When you got a whole fabric roll from a fabric supplier, in a standard fabric roll- Face side of single-layer roll is fabric face side.
- Inside face of double-plied roll is fabric face side
- Side with printed trade mark at both ends is fabric face
- Upper side of printed letter on the selvage
- If selvage contains stentering holes, more regularly shows face
The general rules for identifying fabric face side for different fabrics are
- Cloths with color are usually brighter on the face
- Cords are more pronounced on the face
- Sateen fabric show face by weft on top
- In case of Satins warp on top
- Dobby fabrics and brocades have the pattern more prominent on the face
- Pile fabric with brilliant color on top
- Pile fabric with more pile on the face
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