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GCSE Design and Technology · key term
A length of yarn that passes over several crossing yarns before interlacing again.
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Specification 6.2.3 · Paper 1
Revise: Woven TextilesA float is a length of yarn that passes over several crossing yarns before interlacing again. Satin weave uses long floats, commonly over four or more yarns, with the interlacing points spread out rather than forming obvious diagonal ribs.
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A length of yarn that passes over several other yarns without interlacing with each one.
Link construction to a property and then to the product’s needs: for example, a satin weave has long floats, giving a smooth, shiny surface suitable for decorative clothing, but these floats snag easily.
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Satin weave has long floats: sections of yarn passing over several crossing yarns before interlacing again. Warp floats create its characteristic smooth, shiny face. Satin drapes well, making it suitable for flowing or decorative clothing, but the exposed floats can catch and snag.
