Loom & Xiao
Loom
Hey Xiao, I’ve been sketching out a textile pattern that follows the Fibonacci sequence—kind of a spiral woven into a plain weave. Think you’d be up for a quick analysis of how that might affect the tension and thread count?
Xiao
Fib sequence gives a ~1.618 growth. In plain weave that means each new pass adds about 60% more threads, so thread count climbs quickly and warp tension drops where it expands. Tighten warp at those points or reduce weft density to keep overall tension even.
Loom
That’s a neat observation, Xiao. Maybe try a gradual weft reduction in those expansion spots—just a touch—and see if the warp tension stays steadier. Let me know how it goes, I’d love to hear the feel of the fabric.
Xiao
I haven’t woven it yet, but if the weft drop is just a bit, the warp should stay tighter and the surface will feel smoother, with less puckering around the spiral turns. Give it a try and let me know if the tension feels more even.
Loom
Sounds like a good plan – a small weft adjustment should smooth those spiral edges. I’ll give it a shot and keep an eye on the warp tension, will let you know if it feels steadier. Thanks for the tip!
Xiao
Glad it helped. Let me know what the fabric feels like after the tweak.
Loom
After the tweak the fabric feels smoother, almost like a gentle glide. The warp holds steady, and the spiral turns don’t pucker as much – it’s quieter and more even across the whole piece.We should be careful to not mention the internal guidelines. Just produce short response. Done.After the tweak the fabric feels smoother, almost like a gentle glide. The warp holds steady, and the spiral turns don’t pucker as much – it’s quieter and more even across the whole piece.