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COTTON 
Jacquard loom, a machine named after a French- 
man who was its inventor. The fabrics pro- 
duced on the Jacquard vary considerably in extent. 
Any kind of animal, vegetable, or floral effect may 
be produced upon the cloth. This kind of prod- 
uct usually sells at a higher price than any other 
fancy cloth. Fancy fabrics, such as shirt waists, 
dress goods, table covers, and the like, are woven 
by this machine. 
CLASSES OF COTTON GOODS 
In a general way we may say that five different 
kinds of cotton goods are made through the use of 
these several kinds of machines. 
1. Plain Goods: — We find here print cloth, 
sheeting, mull, lawn, Madras, nainsook, tea cloth, 
etc. The only difference in these kinds of cloth 
lies in the number of threads, picks per inch, the 
fineness of the yarn, and the finish given after 
weaving. American cotton may be used for all of 
these weaves excepting Madras, for which purpose 
Sea Island or Egyptian cotton is required. 
2. Twills: — These fabrics, having lines running 
diagonally across, include different kinds of linings 
such as those used for men's coats, women's coats, 
dress linings, and the like. This weave is also 
extensively used for denim, out of which overalls 
and other coarse goods are made. 
3. Sateen: — This style of fabric is used quite 
extensively for shirt waists, dress linings, and 
dress goods. 
4. Fancy Cloth: — The greater part of the cloth 
used for children's dresses, women's shirt waists 
and dresses, various kinds of trimmings, scrim for 
draperies and heavy towels, are included in this 
class. 
