Herringbone (cloth)

The herringbone pattern or herringbone pattern (short herringbone or fishbone ) is a textile pattern created during weaving. It is a term from the binding theory. The name refers to the fact that the pattern is reminiscent of multiple side by side down herringbone.

Representation and use

The fabric pattern is formed by using a so-called broken Köpers. Within the repeat of a twill weave while the direction of the ridge is modified, usually within the catchment of the chain, and a binding point offset ( twill reorganization ). The said longitudinal strips are generally wide between 1 cm and 3 cm. When using carded the pattern looks plastic. The appearance is enhanced by different colored warp and / or weft threads. On the basis of the average warp and weft thread count and the binding fabric with this pattern have an average and good heat retention properties. With yarns of different colors, it is less sensitive to dirt. The pattern is used in worsted or woolen fabrics, especially traditionally in Tweed, for coats, suits, jackets and women's costumes.

Chevron (Fr. " rafters " ) is borrowed from the English name for a woolen fabric in a herringbone pattern. Chevrons are narrower patterned in herringbone patterns, and they are also equipped bald and therefore to have a clear surface.

History

When herringbone pattern is a very early design element employed in weaving, for example, include Fischgratgewebe to the finds from the early Iron Age Hallstatt and from the early medieval Hedeby in present-day Schleswig-Holstein ..