Question

Weft thread and warp thread are taken into a device which converts them into a fabric. Identify this device from the given options.

• A. Twister
• B. Reeler
• C. Charkha
• D. Loom

Answer 1

The correct option is D Loom

Weaving is the process of converting yarn into fabric using loom.

$\bullet$ During weaving, the threads that are stretched from the top of the loom to the bottom are called warp threads.

$\bullet$ The horizontal fibres are called weft threads.

$\bullet$ The warp threads are held stationary to the loom and the weft threads ae drawn over and under the warp threads.

$\bullet$ A shuttle is a holder that carries the weft threads.