section_path: Production methods
section_name: Production methods
paragraph_text: Production methods
  
  Textile manufacturing has progressed from prehistoric crafts to a fully automated industry. Over the years, there have been continuous improvements in fabric structure and design.
  
  Important parameters in fabric selection:
  
  The primary consideration in fabric selection is the end use. The fabric needs vary greatly depending on the application. Similar types of fabric may not be suitable for all applications.
  
  Fabric weight is an important criteria while producing different fabrics. A carpet requires a fabric with 1300 GSM, but a robe may be made with 160 GSM. Certainly, fabrics for clothes and carpets have distinct weights.
  
  Stretchable fabrics have greater movability and are thus more comfortable than fabrics with no stretch or less stretch.