Back in Bradford

Back in Bradford for a weekend tutorial for the end of Module 5, which explored surface texture, through shrinkage, transparency and sheen. It sounds exciting and it was. It was good to meet up with everyone and catch up; it wasn't just me that had had issues with difficult fibres and recalcitrant warps.

This afternoon we went to Abraham Moon's, better known as just Moon's, a weaving and spinning mill near Guisley. I've taken a few photo's but the short video clip from the website is well worth watching.

http://www.moons.co.uk/about-us/

Moons was established in 1837, they have 32 rapier Dornier looms; 

they take wool in its raw state,wash, dye and card, then spin weave 

and finish, all on the same premises. They have their own brand 

but weave also for many famous makers such as Bronte, M&S 

and Brook Traverner. We saw how the fabrics have to pass stringent 

quality controls and how these are performed. We were all enthralled

by the smell of wool and the clatter and speed of the looms which has 

to be seen to be believed.