About this course

Weaving Calculations is a textile engineering course by Muhammad Rizwan Zubair, originally taught at UMT Lahore: 30 modules with 18 worked spreadsheets covering yarn count systems and conversions, multiple and resultant counts, fabric weight (GSM and oz/yd²), cover factor, sett (EPI/PPI), warp and weft requirements, loom preparation, beam design, sizing add-on and breakage, cone size, loom efficiency and production calculations. Use the search box and module filters above to find a topic, then open the linked Google Sheet to see the full working.

Course modules and lectures

Module 1 – Yarn Counts & Fabric Weight: Course Outline; Counting Systems (English cotton count Ne, Tex, Denier and metric conversions); Multiple (Resultant) Counts I–III; Weight of Fabric.

Module 2 – Loom Preparations & Beams: Sett Calculations; Beam Calculations; Breakage and Sized Count; Cone Size; Warping Speed; Reed Calculations.

Module 3 – Properties & Production: Cover Factor; Fabric Production; Crimp; Blended Fabrics; Mid-term examination.

Module 4 – Planning, Sizing & Feasibility: Sizing Cost Analysis; Planning I–IV; Set Size Planning; Feasibility Study; Design Calculations and Review.

Related on this site: Fabric Design, Weave Design Studio, Textile Costing.