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Float

Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-002351

A weaving defect where a warp or weft yarn extends over several opposing yarns without interlacing, creating a loose loop on the fabric surface. This can occur due to incorrect loom settings or broken yarns, leading to a weaker and less uniform fabric. Floats are considered a quality defect and can affect the fabric's appearance and durability.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-IND-002351
FieldIndustrial and trades
SubjectManufacturing
TranslationsGerman: Flottung; Spanish: flotante; French: flotté
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-002351",
  "term": "Float",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A weaving defect where a warp or weft yarn extends over several opposing yarns without interlacing, creating a loose loop on the fabric surface. This can occur due to incorrect loom settings or broken yarns, leading to a weaker and less uniform fabric. Floats are considered a quality defect and can affect the fabric's appearance and durability.",
  "subject": "Manufacturing",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Flottung",
    "es": "flotante",
    "fr": "flotté"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/float/"
}

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