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    Textile & Handloom                                                                Exercise 1.2.21

                Shawl Weaving Artisan - Winding and Warping

                Covering the warp beam to prevent staining

                Objectives : At the end of this exercise you shall be able to
                •  cover the warp beam to protect the yarn from dust, oil, stains, or moisture during storage and transportation.

                  Requirements

                   Tools/Equipment’s/Instruments
                   •  Clean cotton/muslin cloth,                      •  Labels/tags                      - as reqd.
                      plastic transparent sheet        - 1 No.        •  Marker                           - 1 No.
                   •  Rope, elastic cord, or tape for tying  - as reqd.  •  Gloves (optional)             - 1 Set.

                PROCEDURE

                Step 1: Clean the area                                Step 5: Label the beam
                •  Check the surrounding storage area where the beam   •  Attach a label or tag to the cover with
                   will be placed.
                                                                        -  Warp count
                •  Wipe the warp beam gently using a clean, dry cloth   -  Number of ends
                   to remove any dust or oil.
                                                                        -  Warp length
                Step 2: Choose covering material
                                                                        -  Date of warping
                •  Use a clean cotton/muslin cloth or plastic cover
                   (PVC or  polythene) depending  on environmental      -  Operator name
                   conditions.                                        Step 6: Place the beam safely
                   -  Cotton: for breathable protection (short-term)  •  Keep the covered beam on a beam rack or wooden
                   -  Plastic: for moisture/dust protection (long-term)  blocks off the floor.

                Step 3: Cover the warp beam                           •  Avoid direct sunlight, moisture, and oil spills.
                •  Place the  cloth/sheet from  one end to  the  other,   Safety & Quality tips
                   covering the entire circumference of the warp beam.  •  Never use oily or dirty covers.
                •  Ensure no part of the yarn is exposed.             •  Don’t store beams directly on the floor.

                Step 4: Secure the cover                              •  Always label for identification.
                •  Use elastic cord, string, or tape to tie the cover at   •  Change covers if they become dirty or torn.
                   both ends and the center.

                •  Make sure it is tight enough to hold, but not so tight
                   that it bends or compresses the yarn.

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