Has anyone test the strengths of various fabrics in regards to thread direction? Would an X thread orientation be stronger than a + one?
Has anyone test the strengths of various fabrics in regards to thread direction? Would an X thread orientation be stronger than a + one?
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I don't know about tensile strength but the diagonal thread orientation is called "Bias" and is used regularly to make woven fabrics more flexible and stretchy. It is therefore a less "stable" pattern in that it will malform more easily. For that reason I would be wary of using a bias cut for any substantial weight application. However, for tarps ands other things you want to be able to stretch a bit for tightness of increased coverage, the bias may be the way to go.
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