tygning

Tygning is a term used in Scandinavian languages to refer to the production and processing of textiles, most commonly the creation of fabric through weaving. In its broad sense, tygning can describe the interlacing of warp and weft yarns on a loom to form cloth, but regional usage may also include related steps such as dyeing, printing and finishing as part of fabric production.

The core of tygning is weaving. Weaving is carried out on looms, ranging from traditional hand looms to modern automatic shuttleless machines. The basic weave structures—plain weave, twill and satin—produce different surface textures, strengths and drape. Preparation steps include spinning and sizing of yarns, warping the loom, and setting up the warp. The actual weaving process involves creating a shed for the weft to pass through, inserting the weft, and beating the fabric back into place before it is rolled up as cloth.

Finished textiles may undergo post-weaving processes such as washing, stretching, bleaching or dyeing, and calendaring to adjust texture and appearance. Materials used in tygning include natural fibers like cotton, wool, flax and silk, as well as synthetic and blended fibers.

Historically, tygning has roots in traditional crafts and expanded with industrialization, evolving from domestic weaving to large-scale manufacturing. In contemporary contexts, tygning encompasses both commercial textile production and artistic practice, with a growing emphasis on sustainability, automation and innovation in textile design.

See also weaving, textile production, loom, fabric finishing.