fabric

Abstract

To provide a woven fabric capable of simultaneously expressing a composite design section having good appearance due to overlapping different designs and an independent design section of various designs.SOLUTION: A woven fabric 10 is formed by printing a Kabuki actor design 25 (a first design A) on warp using a template, printing a pattern design 26 (a second design B or a second design C), which is different from the Kabuki actor design 25 (the first design A) on weft using a template, and weaving the warp printed with the Kabuki actor design 25 (the first design A) and the weft printed with the pattern design 26 (the second design B or the second design C) so that the Kabuki actor design 25 (the first design A) and the pattern design 26 (the second design B or the second design C) partially overlap. A composite design section 23 at which the Kabuki actor design 25 (the first design A) and the pattern design 26 (the second design B or the second design C) partially overlap and an independent design section 24 at which the Kabuki actor design 25 (the first design A) and the pattern design 26 (the second design B or the second design C) do not overlap are formed on the woven fabric 10.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 10

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a fabric made by weaving warp and weft threads.

Background Art

[0002] There is disclosed a kasuri fabric in which, for all or part of the warp threads, only the parts of the kasuri pattern are dyed in stripes, and the stripe color of the kasuri pattern part of the warp threads is a color different from the color of the weft threads (see Patent Document 1). In this kasuri fabric, the yarn dyed in stripes is dyed in the kasuri pattern to form kasuri yarn, and by using this kasuri yarn only for the warp threads, the inside of the kasuri pattern of the kasuri fabric can be further made into a kasuri shape to express the kasuri pattern in a soft feeling. By changing the color, width, interval, number of stripes, etc. of the stripes, diversity can be given to the expression.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] In the kasuri fabric disclosed in Patent Document 1, the kasuri pattern shown therein is not visually recognized three-dimensionally, and it is not possible to simultaneously express a composite pattern with a good view where different patterns overlap and independent patterns of various patterns. When the kasuri fabric is viewed in plan, the kasuri pattern is not hidden, and when it is viewed at a predetermined angle, the kasuri pattern does not change, and it is not possible to express the hiding or exposure of the pattern depending on the viewing angle and the change of the pattern. The kasuri fabric does not emphasize the vividness of the kasuri pattern, and it is not possible to express a pattern having a three-dimensional feeling and a depth effect.

[0005] The object of the present invention is to provide a fabric that can simultaneously express a visually appealing composite pattern area where different patterns overlap and independent pattern areas of various patterns. Another object of the present invention is to provide a fabric that can express the concealment and exposure of patterns, and the change in patterns depending on the viewing angle. Another object of the present invention is to provide a fabric that can emphasize the vividness of the colors of the pattern, make the pattern appear three-dimensional and have a depth effect, and express a pattern that has a three-dimensional and depth effect. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The premise of the present invention for solving the aforementioned problems is a woven fabric made by weaving warp threads and weft threads together.

[0007] The features of the present invention under the above premise are that a predetermined first pattern is printed onto the warp threads using a mold, and a predetermined second pattern in a different form from the first pattern is printed onto the weft threads using a mold, and the woven fabric is made by weaving together the warp threads printed with the first pattern and the weft threads printed with the second pattern so that the first and second patterns partially overlap, and the woven fabric is formed with a composite pattern portion where the first and second patterns partially overlap and an independent pattern portion where the first and second patterns do not overlap.

[0008] As an example of the present invention, a first pattern appears on one side of the warp thread and on the other side opposite to the first side, and a second pattern is printed on one side of the weft thread and on the other side opposite to the first side, and the second pattern printed on one side of the weft thread and the second pattern printed on the other side of the weft thread are the same pattern and are mirror images of each other, and in the woven fabric, a composite pattern portion is formed in which the first pattern appearing on the warp thread and the mirror-symmetrical second pattern appearing on the weft thread face each other and the first pattern and the second pattern partially overlap.

[0009] Another example of the present invention is a fabric in which a first pattern appears on one side of the warp threads and on the other side opposite to the first side, and a second pattern is printed on one side of the weft threads and on the other side opposite to the first side, and the second pattern printed on one side of the weft threads and the second pattern printed on the other side of the weft threads are the same pattern and are rotationally symmetrical to each other, and in the fabric, a composite pattern portion is formed in which the first pattern appearing on the warp threads and the rotationally symmetrical second pattern appearing on the weft threads face each other and the first and second patterns partially overlap.

[0010] Another example of the present invention is a fabric in which a first pattern appears on one side of the warp threads and on the other side opposite to the first side, and a second pattern is printed on one side of the weft threads and on the other side opposite to the first side, and the second pattern printed on one side of the weft threads and the second pattern printed on the other side of the weft threads are different patterns, and in the fabric a composite pattern is formed where the first pattern appearing on the warp threads and the second pattern appearing on the weft threads are facing each other and the first and second patterns partially overlap.

[0011] Another example of the present invention is that the first pattern and the second pattern, which has a different form from the first pattern, partially overlap and partially do not overlap, creating a contrast between the composite pattern portion and the independent pattern portion of the fabric. When the fabric is viewed in plan view, the composite pattern portion where the first and second patterns overlap and the independent pattern portions of the first and second patterns are perceived three-dimensionally.

[0012] Another example of the present invention is that the first pattern and the second pattern are dyed with chromatic colors, and the colors of the first pattern and the second pattern are complementary colors.

[0013] Another example of the present invention is that when the fabric is viewed from one side, in the composite pattern portion where the first pattern and the second pattern overlap, the colors of the first pattern and the second pattern mix to become achromatic, and the first pattern is obscured by the second pattern. When one side of the fabric is viewed at a predetermined angle, in the composite pattern portion where the first pattern and the second pattern overlap, the colors of the first pattern and the second pattern do not mix, and the first pattern is visible through the second pattern.

[0014] Another example of the present invention is that when the fabric is viewed from one side or when one side of the fabric is viewed at a predetermined angle, in the independent pattern portions where the first pattern and the second pattern do not overlap, the vividness of the colors of the first and second patterns is emphasized by the complementary color contrast between the colors of the first and second patterns, while a sense of three-dimensionality and depth is created in the composite pattern portions where the first and second patterns overlap. [Effects of the Invention]

[0015] According to the present invention, the fabric is made by weaving together warp threads printed with a first pattern and weft threads printed with a second pattern, such that the first pattern and a second pattern having a different appearance from the first pattern partially overlap. As a result, a composite pattern portion where the first and second patterns partially overlap and an independent pattern portion where the first and second patterns do not overlap are formed. Compared to the case where the pattern printed on the warp threads and the pattern printed on the weft threads are the same, the fabric can express a composite pattern portion consisting of the first pattern and a second pattern different from the first, as well as the independent pattern portions of the first and second patterns. This allows for the simultaneous expression of an aesthetically pleasing composite pattern portion where different patterns overlap and aesthetically pleasing independent pattern portions of the first and second patterns. By employing a first pattern of various designs and a second pattern of various designs different from the first pattern, the textile can express various composite pattern areas where the first and second patterns overlap, as well as various independent pattern areas of the first and second patterns, thereby creating attractive composite and independent pattern areas that draw the viewer in.

[0016] A fabric in which a first pattern appears on one side and the other side of the warp threads, a second pattern is printed on one side and the other side of the weft threads, the second pattern printed on one side of the weft threads and the second pattern printed on the other side of the weft threads are the same pattern and are mirror-symmetrical to each other, and a composite pattern portion is formed in which the first pattern appearing on the warp threads and the mirror-symmetrical second pattern appearing on the weft threads face each other, and the first and second patterns partially overlap, can express a composite pattern portion consisting of the first pattern and the second pattern which is mirror-symmetrical to each other, and independent pattern portions of the first and second patterns, and can simultaneously express an aesthetically pleasing composite pattern portion where different patterns overlap and aesthetically pleasing independent pattern portions of the first and second patterns. By employing a first pattern of various designs and a second pattern of different, mirror-symmetrical designs, the textile can express various composite pattern areas where the first and second patterns overlap, as well as various independent pattern areas of the first and second patterns, thereby creating attractive composite and independent pattern areas that draw the viewer in.

[0017] A fabric in which a first pattern appears on one side and the other side of the warp threads, a second pattern is printed on one side and the other side of the weft threads, the second pattern printed on one side of the weft threads and the second pattern printed on the other side of the weft threads are the same pattern and are rotationally symmetrical to each other, and a composite pattern portion is formed in which the first pattern appearing on the warp threads and the rotationally symmetrical second pattern appearing on the weft threads face each other, and the first and second patterns partially overlap, can express a composite pattern portion consisting of the first pattern and the second pattern which is rotationally symmetrical to each other, and independent pattern portions of the first and second patterns, and can simultaneously express an aesthetically pleasing composite pattern portion where different patterns overlap and aesthetically pleasing independent pattern portions of the first and second patterns. By employing a first pattern with various designs, and a second pattern with different rotational symmetry from the first pattern, the textile can express various composite pattern areas where the first and second patterns overlap, as well as various independent pattern areas of the first and second patterns, thereby creating attractive composite and independent pattern areas that draw the viewer in.

[0018] A fabric in which a first pattern appears on one side and the other side of the warp threads, a second pattern is printed on one side and the other side of the weft threads, the second pattern printed on one side of the weft threads and the second pattern printed on the other side of the weft threads are different patterns, and a composite pattern portion is formed in which the first pattern appearing on the warp threads and the second pattern appearing on the weft threads are opposite each other and the first and second patterns partially overlap, can express a composite pattern portion consisting of the first pattern and the second pattern which is different and printed on one side and the other side, and independent pattern portions of the first and second patterns, and can express both an aesthetically pleasing composite pattern portion where different patterns overlap and aesthetically pleasing independent pattern portions of the first and second patterns at the same time. By employing a first pattern of various designs and a second pattern of various designs different from the first pattern, the textile can express various composite pattern areas where the first and second patterns overlap, as well as various independent pattern areas of the first and second patterns, thereby creating attractive composite and independent pattern areas that draw the viewer in.

[0019] Because the first pattern and the second pattern, which has a different form from the first pattern, partially overlap and partially do not overlap, a contrast in intensity is created between the composite pattern portion and the independent pattern portion of the fabric. When the fabric is viewed in plan view, the composite pattern portion where the first and second patterns overlap and the independent pattern portions of the first and second patterns appear three-dimensional. This creates a contrast in intensity between the composite pattern portion and the independent pattern portion of the fabric, and a depth effect is created between the composite pattern portion and the independent pattern portion. As a result, the composite pattern portion where the first and second patterns overlap can be represented three-dimensionally, and the independent pattern portions of the first and second patterns can be represented three-dimensionally.

[0020] In a textile where the first and second patterns are dyed in chromatic colors, and the colors of the first and second patterns are complementary colors, the first and second patterns can be dyed in a variety of chromatic colors, allowing for the expression of various colored composite pattern areas consisting of the first pattern and a second pattern different from the first, as well as various colored independent pattern areas of the first and second patterns. This allows for the three-dimensional expression of visually appealing, vividly colored composite pattern areas where different patterns overlap, and visually appealing, vividly colored independent pattern areas of the first and second patterns. By employing a first pattern of various colors and patterns, and a second pattern of various colors different from the first pattern, the textile can express various colored composite pattern areas where the first and second patterns overlap, as well as various colored independent pattern areas of the first and second patterns, thus expressing attractive composite and independent pattern areas that draw the viewer in.

[0021] When the fabric is viewed from one side, in the composite pattern portion where the first pattern and the second pattern overlap, the colors of the first pattern and the second pattern mix to become achromatic, and the first pattern is obscured by the second pattern. When one side of the fabric is viewed at a predetermined angle, in the composite pattern portion where the first pattern and the second pattern overlap, the colors of the first pattern and the second pattern do not mix, and the first pattern is visible through the second pattern. Since the colors of the first and second patterns, which are complementary colors to each other, mix to create achromatic colors, when the fabric is viewed from one side, the first pattern is obscured by the second pattern, allowing the second pattern to be primarily visible, thus representing an independent pattern consisting mainly of the second pattern. At the same time, when one side of the fabric is viewed at a predetermined angle, the colors of the first and second patterns do not mix, allowing a composite pattern consisting of the first and second patterns to be represented. Because the fabric allows the viewer to see either the second pattern or the composite pattern consisting of the first and second patterns depending on the viewing angle, it can express a change in pattern depending on the viewing angle.

[0022] When the fabric is viewed from one side in a plan view or when one side of the fabric is viewed at a predetermined angle, in the independent pattern portion where the first pattern and the second pattern do not overlap, the vividness of the color of the first pattern and the color of the second pattern is emphasized by the complementary color contrast between the color of the first pattern and the color of the second pattern. Also, in the composite pattern portion where the first pattern and the second pattern overlap, a three-dimensional effect and a depth effect are exhibited. In the fabric, in the independent pattern portion where the color of the first pattern and the color of the second pattern do not overlap, the vividness of the color of the first pattern and the color of the second pattern is emphasized by the complementary color contrast between the color of the first pattern and the color of the second pattern. Therefore, it is possible to express a vivid independent pattern portion of a bright colored pattern with a good viewing field composed of the first pattern, and it is possible to express a vivid independent pattern portion of a bright colored pattern with a good viewing field composed of the second pattern. Since the fabric exhibits a three-dimensional effect and a depth effect in the composite pattern portion where the first pattern and the second pattern overlap, it is possible to express three-dimensionally the independent pattern portion where the first pattern and the second pattern overlap.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0023] [Figure 1] A diagram schematically showing the resist dyeing process of the warp threads forming the fabric. [Figure 2] A perspective view showing an example of the resist-dyed warp threads. [Figure 3] A schematic diagram showing an example of the weft threads after the resist dyeing process of the weft threads forming the fabric. [Figure 4] A schematic diagram showing another example of the weft threads after the resist dyeing process of the weft threads forming the fabric. [Figure 5] A schematic diagram showing another example of the weft threads after the resist dyeing process of the weft threads forming the fabric. [Figure 6] A perspective view showing an example of the resist-dyed weft threads. <C [Figure 7] A perspective view showing an example of weaving the warp threads and the weft threads using a loom. [Figure 8] A perspective view showing an example of the fabricated fabric. [Figure 9] A perspective view showing another example of the fabricated fabric. [Figure 10] A perspective view of the fabric of FIG. 9 when viewed at a predetermined angle.

Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0024] Referring to the attached drawings, the details of the fabric according to the present invention will be described as follows. Figure 1 is a schematic diagram showing the printing process of the warp threads 11 that form the fabric 10, and Figure 2 is a perspective view showing an example of the printed warp threads 11. Figure 3 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the weft threads 12 that form the fabric 10 after printing, and Figure 4 is a schematic diagram showing another example of the weft threads 12 that form the fabric 10 after printing. Figure 5 is a schematic diagram showing another example of the weft threads 12 that form the fabric 10 after printing, and Figure 6 is a perspective view showing an example of the printed weft threads 12. In Figures 1, 3, 4, and 5, the longitudinal direction is indicated by arrow X and the width direction is indicated by arrow Y.

[0025] Textiles 10 (for example, Chichibu Meisen) are made by weaving warp threads 11 and weft threads 12. For the warp threads 11 and weft threads 12, for example, 145 to 175 denier threads are used, which are made from raw silk (silk) that has been pre-treated (scouring, bleaching, and dyeing) or not pre-treated and twisted together. In addition to raw silk (natural fiber yarn), cotton yarn (natural fiber yarn) made from spun cotton can be used for the warp threads 11 and weft threads 12, as can chemical fiber yarn made from synthetic fibers. Chemical fiber yarns can include synthetic fiber yarn made from synthetic fibers such as polyester, nylon (polyamide), acrylic, and polyurethane; semi-synthetic fiber yarn made from semi-synthetic fibers obtained by chemically treating natural polymer substances; and regenerated fiber yarn such as rayon and cupro, which are made by dissolving natural polymer compounds and then spinning them.

[0026] The manufacturing process for the textile 10 includes a warping process, a winding process, a temporary weaving process, a loosening and printing process (stencil dyeing process), a rewinding process, and a final weaving process (weaving process). In the warping process, after determining the required number, length, and density of warp threads 11 (white warp threads), a warping machine is used to wind the warp threads 11 onto a drum with even tension while ensuring they are all the same length. The warp threads 11 are wound smoothly and without gaps onto the drum with even tension. In the winding process, the warp threads 11 wound onto the drum in the warping process are wound onto a box. The box is attached to a winding roller at the end of the warping machine. In the temporary weaving process, a temporary loom is used to weave the weft threads 12 diagonally into the warp threads 11 at intervals of several centimeters, so that the warp threads 11 maintain the correct spacing in the width direction and there is no misalignment of the entire roll.

[0027] A predetermined first pattern A is printed onto the warp threads 11 by a loosening and printing process (stencil dyeing process). A predetermined second pattern B and second pattern C, which are different in appearance (pattern) from the first pattern A, are printed onto the weft threads 12 by a loosening and printing process. There are no particular limitations on the first pattern A, second pattern B, and second pattern C, and any design can be used.

[0028] The first pattern A, the second pattern B, and the second pattern C are dyed with chromatic colors, including achromatic colors. The colors of the first pattern A, the second pattern B, and the second pattern C are complementary colors. Examples of complementary color combinations include yellow and blue-violet, yellow-green and purple, green and red-violet, blue-green and red, greenish-blue and yellowish-orange, and blue and reddish-orange. These complementary color combinations can be categorized into monochromatic, similar-toned, and contrasting-toned color schemes.

[0029] In the warp thread loosening and printing process, the roughly woven white warp threads 11, which have gone through the warping and winding processes, are spread out on a printing table (not shown). As shown in Figure 1, a square frame 14 with a stencil 13 (silkscreen type) is placed on top of one roll (approximately 15m) of warp threads 11. The stencil 13 is moved and the fabric is dyed by applying dye (immersion dye) with a brush, layering the colors. Multiple types of stencils 13 are placed on the warp threads 11 in sequence, and the layers of color are repeated.

[0030] The first pattern A is printed with multiple copies arranged at equal intervals along the longitudinal direction of the warp threads 11. In the loosening print process, the dye is applied to the threads themselves rather than to the fabric, so that the same first pattern A is dyed to both the front surface 15 (one side) and the back surface 16 (the other side) of the warp threads 11. In the loosening print process of the warp threads 11, the warp threads 11 are steamed in a special steaming box to fix the dye to the printed (dyed) warp threads 11. The steamed warp threads 11 are then dried in a tumble dryer. In the rewinding process, after the dye has stabilized, the warp threads 11 are rewinded before the main weaving.

[0031] In the process of unraveling and printing the weft threads 12, a second pattern B is printed (dyed) onto the surface 18 (one side) and back surface 19 (the other side) of the weft threads 12 wound on the wooden weft board 17 using a stencil (not shown). In the printing of the warp threads 11, the warp threads 11 are continuously connected in the length direction, so the pattern is aligned at both ends of the stencil 13 before printing. However, in the printing of the weft threads 12, printing is done in units of the weft board 17, so the pattern is aligned using the weft board 17 and small holes drilled at the center of the ends of the stencil.

[0032] In the process of unraveling and printing the weft yarn 12, wooden boxes are arranged on the printing table used for printing the warp yarn 11 at intervals along the length of the weft yarn 12. The weft yarn 12, wound on a weft board 17, is placed on top of the wooden boxes, and then the surface 18 of the weft yarn 12 is printed sequentially, starting with the first color. In printing the weft yarn 12, multiple types of stencils are placed on the weft yarn 12 in sequence, and the colors are layered repeatedly. After the printing of the surface 18 of the weft yarn 12 is complete, the dryness of the dye is checked, and the weft board 17 is flipped over. After flipping the weft board 17, the back surface 19 of the weft yarn 12 is printed sequentially, starting with the first color.

[0033] As an example of the weft yarn 12 after printing, as shown in Figure 3, the second pattern B printed on the surface 18 (one side) of the weft yarn 12 and the second pattern B printed on the back surface 19 (the other side) of the weft yarn 12 are mirror images of each other. Another example of the weft yarn 12 after printing is as shown in Figure 4, where the second pattern B printed on the surface 18 (one side) of the weft yarn 12 and the second pattern B printed on the back surface 19 (the other side) of the weft yarn 12 are rotationally symmetrical to each other. After printing the second pattern B on the front and back surfaces 18 and 19 of the weft yarn 12, the weft board 17 on which the weft yarn 12 is wound is collected. The second pattern B printed on the surface 18 and back surface 19 of the weft yarn 12 is the same pattern. Another example of the weft yarn 12 after printing is shown in Figure 5, where the second pattern B is printed on the surface 18 (one side) of the weft yarn 12 and the second pattern C is printed on the back surface 19 (the other side) of the weft yarn 12. The second pattern B printed on the surface 18 of the weft yarn 12 and the second pattern C printed on the back surface 19 are different patterns. Alternatively, the second pattern C may be printed on the surface 18 (one side) of the weft yarn 12 and the second pattern B may be printed on the back surface 19 (the other side) of the weft yarn 12.

[0034] The collected weft plates 17 are stacked, and in order to make it easier to match the warp threads 11 and weft threads 12 in the main weaving process, a different color is printed on the sides of the stacked weft threads 12. Next, the fasteners on both sides of the weft plates 17 are removed, and the weft plates 17 are disassembled in half and removed from the weft threads 12. After removing the weft plates 17, eight or nine sheets of newspaper are placed between the weft threads 12 that are still wrapped in newspaper, and they are lightly tied together with string. After bundling multiple weft threads 12, the weft threads 12 are steamed in a special steaming box to fix the dye to the printed (dyed) weft threads 12, and the steamed weft threads 12 are dried.

[0035] Figure 7 is a perspective view showing an example of weaving warp threads 11 and weft threads 12 using a loom 20, and Figure 8 is a perspective view showing an example of the produced fabric 10. In Figure 8, a peony flower pattern 21 (first pattern A) colored in chromatic colors and a predetermined pattern (for example, a floral pattern) 22 (second pattern B) colored in chromatic colors are printed. In the main weaving process, the loom 20 is used to weave together warp threads 11 printed with the peony flower pattern 21 (first pattern) and weft threads 12 printed with the pattern 22 (second pattern B) to produce the fabric 10 (combined ikat) shown in Figure 8.

[0036] The weaving process moves to the weaving stage using a loom 20 (handloom or automatic loom (power loom)) after the preparation of the warp threads 11 and weft threads 12 is complete. The preparatory steps for weaving include setting up the loom, threading the heddles, threading the reed, weaving, and warp joining. On the loom 20, the warp threads 11, aligned to the width of the weave, are stretched on the loom base, and the weft threads 12 are placed perpendicular to them to create the fabric 10. The operation of the loom 20 is broadly divided into main movements, secondary movements, and auxiliary movements. The main movements include an opening movement that spreads the warp threads 11 up and down to allow the weft threads 12 to enter, a weft insertion movement that passes the weft threads 12 between the opened warp threads 11, and a reed beating movement that pushes the inserted weft threads 12 with the reed to the boundary between the warp threads 11 and the fabric 10, causing the weft threads 12 to cross with the warp threads 11. The auxiliary movements include a feeding movement that supplies warp threads 11 as the main movement weaves, and a winding movement that takes up the woven material to continue weaving.

[0037] As shown in Figure 8, the woven fabric 10 produced through the main weaving process (main movement, secondary movement, auxiliary movement) is made by weaving together warp threads 11 printed with the peony flower pattern 21 (first pattern A) and weft threads 12 printed with the pattern 22 (second pattern B, second pattern C) so that the peony flower pattern 21 (first pattern A) and the pattern 22 (second pattern B, second pattern C) (for example, a floral pattern) partially overlap. The peony flower pattern 21 (first pattern A) is colored in blue-green, greenish-blue, or blue (chromatic color), and the pattern 22 (second pattern B, second pattern C) is colored in red, yellowish-orange, or reddish-orange (chromatic color). The colors of the peony flower pattern 21 (first pattern A) and the patterns 22 (second pattern B, second pattern C) are complementary colors. However, the colors of the peony flower pattern 21 (first pattern A) and the patterns 22 (second pattern B, second pattern C) do not necessarily have to be complementary colors.

[0038] In the fabric 10 of Figure 8, a composite pattern section 23 (mixed pattern section) is formed where the peony flower pattern 21 (first pattern A) and the pattern 22 (second pattern B, second pattern C) partially overlap, and an independent pattern section 24 is formed where the peony flower pattern 21 (first pattern A) and the flower pattern 22 (second pattern B, second pattern C) do not overlap, and the pattern 22 (second pattern B, second pattern C) appears alone. Alternatively, a composite pattern section 23 (mixed pattern section) where the peony flower pattern 21 (first pattern A) and the pattern 22 (second pattern B, second pattern C) partially overlap, an independent pattern section 24 where the peony flower pattern 21 (first pattern A) appears alone, and an independent pattern section 24 where the pattern 22 (second pattern B, second pattern C) appears alone may be formed. Furthermore, a composite pattern portion 23 (mixed pattern portion) may be formed in which the peony flower pattern 21 (first pattern A) and the pattern 22 (second pattern B, second pattern C) partially overlap, and an independent pattern portion 24 may be formed in which the peony flower pattern 21 (first pattern A) and the flower pattern 22 (second pattern B, second pattern C) do not overlap, and the peony flower pattern 21 (first pattern A) appears alone.

[0039] The fabric 10 is made by weaving together warp threads 11 printed with the peony flower pattern 21 (first pattern A) and weft threads 12 printed with the flower pattern 22 (second pattern B, second pattern C) so that the peony flower pattern 21 (first pattern A) and the pattern 22 (second pattern B, second pattern C) of a different form (pattern) from the peony flower pattern 21 (first pattern A) partially overlap. This creates a composite pattern section 23 where the peony flower pattern 21 (first pattern A) and the pattern 22 (second pattern B, second pattern C) partially overlap, and an independent pattern section 24 where the peony flower pattern 21 (first pattern A) and the pattern 22 (second pattern B, second pattern C) do not overlap. Compared to the case where the pattern printed on the warp threads 11 and the pattern printed on the weft threads 12 are the same, a composite pattern portion 23 consisting of a peony flower pattern 21 (first pattern A) and a pattern 22 (second pattern B, second pattern C) that is different from the peony flower pattern 21 (first pattern A) can be expressed on the fabric 10, and independent pattern portions 24 of the peony flower pattern 21 (first pattern A) and the pattern 22 (second pattern B, second pattern C) can also be expressed on the fabric 10, and an aesthetically pleasing composite pattern portion 23 with different patterns overlapping and an aesthetically pleasing independent pattern portion 24 of the peony flower pattern 21 (first pattern A) and the pattern 22 (second pattern B, second pattern C) can be expressed simultaneously.

[0040] The fabric 10 employs a first pattern A in various forms (patterns), and also employs a second pattern B or second pattern C in various forms (patterns) different from the first pattern A. This allows for the expression of a composite pattern portion 23 (mixed pattern portion) in which the first pattern A and the second pattern B or second pattern C overlap, and various independent pattern portions 24 in which only the first pattern A or only the second pattern B or second pattern C is displayed. This enables the expression of an attractive composite pattern portion 23 and independent pattern portions 24 that draw the viewer in.

[0041] In a fabric 10 in which a second pattern B printed on the surface 18 (one side) of the weft yarn 12 and a second pattern B printed on the back surface 19 (the other side) of the weft yarn 12 are in a mirror-image symmetrical relationship with each other, the fabric 10 can express a composite pattern portion 23 consisting of a first pattern A and a second pattern B that is in a mirror-image symmetrical relationship with each other, and an independent pattern portion 24 in which the first pattern A and the second pattern B appear individually. This allows for the simultaneous expression of an aesthetically pleasing composite pattern portion 23 where different patterns overlap and an aesthetically pleasing independent pattern portion 24 of the first and second patterns A and B. The fabric 10 employs a first pattern A of various patterns, and a second pattern B of various patterns that are mirror images of the first pattern A and have different characteristics. This allows the fabric to express a composite pattern portion 23 of various characteristics where the first pattern A and the second pattern B overlap, and independent pattern portions 24 of various characteristics of the first and second patterns A and B. This allows the fabric to express an attractive composite pattern portion 23 and independent pattern portions 24 that draw the viewer in.

[0042] In a fabric 10 in which a second pattern B printed on the surface 18 (one side) of the weft yarn 12 and a second pattern B printed on the back surface 19 (the other side) of the weft yarn 12 are rotationally symmetrical to each other, the fabric 10 can express a composite pattern portion 23 consisting of a first pattern A and a second pattern B that is rotationally symmetrical to each other, and an independent pattern portion 24 in which the first pattern A and the second pattern B appear individually. This allows for the simultaneous expression of an aesthetically pleasing composite pattern portion 23 where different patterns overlap and an aesthetically pleasing independent pattern portion 24 of the first and second patterns A and B. The fabric 10 employs a first pattern A of various patterns, and a second pattern B of various rotationally symmetrical patterns that are different in form (pattern) from the first pattern A. This allows the fabric to express a composite pattern portion 23 of various forms (patterns) where the first pattern A and the second pattern B overlap, and independent pattern portions 24 of various forms (patterns) of the first and second patterns A and B. This allows the fabric to express an attractive composite pattern portion 23 and independent pattern portions 24 that draw the viewer in.

[0043] A woven fabric 10 in which a second pattern B printed on the surface 18 (one side) of the weft yarn 12 and a second pattern C printed on the back surface 19 (the other side) of the weft yarn 12 are different patterns can express a composite pattern portion 23 consisting of the first pattern A and the second pattern B and second pattern C which are different patterns, and an independent pattern portion 24 in which the first pattern A, second pattern B, and second pattern C appear individually. This allows for the simultaneous expression of an aesthetically pleasing composite pattern portion 23 where different patterns overlap and an aesthetically pleasing independent pattern portion 24 of the first and second patterns A, B, and C. The fabric 10 employs a first pattern A of various patterns, as well as second patterns B and C of various patterns that differ in form from the first pattern A. This allows for the expression of a composite pattern portion 23 with various forms of patterns where the first pattern A and the second patterns B and C overlap, and independent pattern portions 24 with various forms of patterns of the first and second patterns A, B, and C. This enables the expression of an attractive composite pattern portion 23 and independent pattern portions 24 that draw the viewer in.

[0044] In the fabric 10, the first pattern A and the second patterns B and C, which have different characteristics (patterns) from the first pattern A, partially overlap and partially do not overlap, creating a contrast between the composite pattern portion 23 and the independent pattern portion 24 of the fabric 10. This creates a depth effect between the composite pattern portion 23 and the independent pattern portion 24, allowing the composite pattern portion 23 where the first pattern A and the second pattern B overlap to be expressed three-dimensionally, and the independent pattern portions 24 of the first and second patterns A, B, and C to be expressed three-dimensionally.

[0045] Figure 9 is a perspective view showing another example of the fabric 10 produced, and Figure 10 is a perspective view of the fabric 10 in Figure 9 viewed at a predetermined angle. In Figures 9 and 10, a pattern 25 of a Kabuki actor (first pattern A), colored with chromatic colors including achromatic colors, and a predetermined pattern 26 (second pattern B or second pattern C), colored with chromatic colors, are printed onto the fabric. Figure 9 shows a top-down plan view of the surface 15, 18 (one side) of the fabric 10, and Figure 10 shows an oblique view of the surface 15, 18 (one side) of the fabric 10 from an angle of approximately 45°. In the fabric 10 of Figures 9 and 10, the color of the Kabuki actor pattern 25 (first pattern A) and the color of the pattern 26 (second pattern B or second pattern C) are complementary colors. Furthermore, the colors of the Kabuki actor's pattern 25 (first pattern A) and the pattern 26 (second pattern B or second pattern C) do not necessarily have to be complementary colors.

[0046] Comparing the patterns shown in Figures 9 and 10, in Figure 8, which shows a top-down view of the surface 15, 18 (one side) of the fabric 10, in the composite pattern portion 23 where the Kabuki actor pattern 25 (first pattern A) and the pattern 26 (second pattern B or second pattern C) overlap, the colors of the Kabuki actor pattern 25 (first pattern A) and the pattern 26 (second pattern B or second pattern C) mix to become achromatic, and the pattern 26 (second pattern B or second pattern C) obscures the Kabuki actor pattern 25 (first pattern A), making it difficult to see. In contrast, in Figure 10, when the surface 15,18 (one side) of the fabric 10 is viewed obliquely at an angle of approximately 45°, in the composite pattern portion 23 where the pattern of the Kabuki actor 25 (first pattern A) and the pattern of the design 26 (second pattern B or second pattern C) overlap, the colors of the pattern of the Kabuki actor 25 (first pattern A) and the pattern of the design 26 (second pattern B or second pattern C) do not mix. The pattern of the Kabuki actor 25 (first pattern A) is exposed from the pattern of the design 26 (second pattern B or second pattern C), and the pattern of the Kabuki actor 25 (first pattern A) is visible through the pattern of the design 26 (second pattern B or second pattern C). Compared to Figure 8, the pattern of the Kabuki actor 25 (first pattern A) can be seen more clearly.

[0047] Furthermore, in Figure 9, which shows a plan view of the surface 15,18 (one side) of the fabric 10 from directly above, or in Figure 10, which shows a view of the surface 15,18 (one side) of the fabric 10 at an angle of approximately 45°, in the independent pattern portion 24 where the color of the Kabuki actor pattern 25 (first pattern A) and the pattern 26 (second pattern B or second pattern C) do not overlap, the complementary color contrast between the color of the Kabuki actor pattern 25 (first pattern A) and the pattern 26 (second pattern B or second pattern C) emphasizes the color of the Kabuki actor pattern 25 (first pattern A) and the pattern 26 (second pattern B or second pattern C), while a three-dimensional effect and depth are exhibited in the composite pattern portion 23 where the Kabuki actor pattern 25 (first pattern A) and the pattern 26 (second pattern B or second pattern C) overlap.

[0048] In the fabric 10, in the composite pattern portion 23 where the pattern of the Kabuki actor 25 (first pattern A) and the pattern of the design 26 (second pattern B or second pattern C) overlap, the patterns of the Kabuki actor 25 (first pattern A) and the pattern of the design 26 (second pattern B or second pattern C), which are complementary colors to each other, blend together to become achromatic. Therefore, when the surface 15,18 (one side) of the fabric 10 is viewed from directly above in plan view, the pattern of the design 26 (second pattern B or second pattern C) obscures the pattern of the Kabuki actor 25 (first pattern A), and the pattern of the design 26 (second pattern C) is the main focus. The fabric 10 can make the pattern B or the second pattern C visible, and can represent an independent pattern portion 24 mainly consisting of the pattern 26 (second pattern B or second pattern C). Furthermore, when the surface 15,18 (one side) of the fabric 10 is viewed at an angle of approximately 45°, the colors of the Kabuki actor pattern 25 (first pattern A) and the pattern 26 (second pattern B or second pattern C) do not mix, and a composite pattern portion 23 consisting of the Kabuki actor pattern 25 (first pattern A) and the pattern 26 (second pattern B or second pattern C) can be represented. The fabric 10 can represent a change in pattern depending on the viewing angle, as it allows the pattern 26 (second pattern B or second pattern C) to be visible, or the composite pattern portion 23 consisting of the Kabuki actor pattern 25 (first pattern A) and the pattern 26 (second pattern B or second pattern C) to be visible.

[0049] In the fabric 10, in the independent pattern sections 24 where the pattern of the Kabuki actor 25 (first pattern A) and the pattern of the design 26 (second pattern B or second pattern C) do not overlap, the vividness of the colors of the Kabuki actor pattern 25 (first pattern A) and the pattern of the design 26 (second pattern B or second pattern C) is emphasized by the complementary color contrast between the colors of the Kabuki actor pattern 25 (first pattern A) and the pattern of the design 26 (second pattern B or second pattern C). Therefore, it is possible to express a visually appealing, vividly colored (including achromatic) independent pattern section 24 consisting of the Kabuki actor pattern 25 (first pattern A), and it is also possible to express a visually appealing, vividly colored independent pattern section 24 consisting of the pattern of the design 26 (second pattern B or second pattern C). In the fabric 10, a sense of three-dimensionality and depth is created in the composite pattern section 23 where the pattern of the Kabuki actor 25 (first pattern A) and the pattern of the design 26 (second pattern B or second pattern C) overlap, so that the independent pattern section 24 where the pattern of the Kabuki actor 25 (first pattern A) and the pattern of the design 26 (second pattern B or second pattern C) overlap can be expressed in three dimensions. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0050] 10 Textiles 11 Warp threads 12. Weft thread 13 Pattern (Silkscreen pattern) 14 formwork 15 Surface 16 Back side 17 Latitude plate 18 Surface 19 Back side 20 Looms 21. Peony flower pattern (first pattern) 22. Pattern (for example, a flower) (second pattern) 23 Composite pattern part 24 Independent pattern part 25. Kabuki actor pattern (first pattern) 26 Pattern (Second Pattern) A. First pattern B. Second pattern C. Second pattern

Claims

1. In textiles made by weaving together warp and weft threads, A predetermined first pattern is printed onto the warp threads using a mold, and a predetermined second pattern, having a different appearance from the first pattern, is printed onto the weft threads using the mold, and the fabric is made by weaving the warp threads printed with the first pattern and the weft threads printed with the second pattern so that the first pattern and the second pattern partially overlap, and the fabric is characterized in that a composite pattern portion in which the first pattern and the second pattern partially overlap and an independent pattern portion in which the first pattern and the second pattern do not overlap are formed.

2. The textile according to claim 1, wherein the first pattern appears on one side of the warp thread and on the other side opposite to the first side, the second pattern is printed on one side of the weft thread and on the other side opposite to the first side, the second pattern printed on one side of the weft thread and the second pattern printed on the other side of the weft thread are the same pattern and are mirror-symmetric to each other, and in the textile, the composite pattern portion is formed in which the first pattern and the second pattern partially overlap in a state in which the first pattern appearing on the warp thread and the mirror-symmetric second pattern appearing on the weft thread face each other.

3. The textile according to claim 1, wherein the first pattern appears on one side of the warp thread and on the other side opposite to the first side, the second pattern is printed on one side of the weft thread and on the other side opposite to the first side, the second pattern printed on one side of the weft thread and the second pattern printed on the other side of the weft thread are the same pattern and are rotationally symmetrical to each other, and in the textile, the composite pattern portion is formed in which the first pattern appearing on the warp thread and the second pattern appearing on the rotationally symmetrical weft thread are opposite each other and the first pattern and the second pattern partially overlap.

4. The textile according to claim 1, wherein the first pattern appears on one side of the warp thread and on the other side opposite to the first side, the second pattern is printed on one side of the weft thread and on the other side opposite to the first side, the second pattern printed on one side of the weft thread and the second pattern printed on the other side of the weft thread are different patterns, and in the textile, the composite pattern portion is formed in which the first pattern and the second pattern partially overlap in a state in which the first pattern appearing on the warp thread and the second pattern appearing on the weft thread are facing each other.

5. The textile according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the first pattern and the second pattern having a different configuration from the first pattern partially overlap and partially do not overlap, thereby creating a contrast between the composite pattern portion and the independent pattern portion of the fabric, and when the fabric is viewed in plan view, the composite pattern portion where the first pattern and the second pattern overlap and the independent pattern portions of the first and second patterns are perceived three-dimensionally.

6. The textile according to claim 5, wherein the first pattern and the second pattern are dyed with chromatic colors, and the colors of the first pattern and the colors of the second pattern are complementary colors.

7. The textile according to claim 6, wherein when the textile is viewed in plan view from one side, in the composite pattern portion where the first pattern and the second pattern overlap, the colors of the first pattern and the second pattern mix to become achromatic, and the first pattern is obscured by the second pattern, and when one side of the textile is viewed at a predetermined angle, in the composite pattern portion where the first pattern and the second pattern overlap, the colors of the first pattern and the second pattern do not mix, and the first pattern is visible through the second pattern.

8. The textile according to claim 7, wherein when the textile is viewed from one side or when one side of the textile is viewed at a predetermined angle, in the independent pattern portions where the first pattern and the second pattern do not overlap, the vividness of the colors of the first pattern and the second pattern is emphasized by the complementary color contrast between the colors of the first pattern and the second pattern, and a sense of three-dimensionality and depth is exhibited in the composite pattern portions where the first pattern and the second pattern overlap.

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