Cropping

The final detail that sharpens a fabric’s look and performance

Navy wool cloth passing over rollers on the cropping machine in the mill
Close-up of cropping machine blades trimming beige twill cloth with a red pinstripe

Precision on the surface

Cropping removes surface fibres to improve both the look and the performance of a fabric – tidying the face of the cloth, sharpening pattern definition, and refining handle. High levels of capital investment mean we can offer a range of cropping options, suitable for everything from the finest luxury worsteds to traditional natural woollens, each set to suit the fabric in front of us rather than a single standard approach.

Core Benefits

Designed for definition, performance and range.

  • Close-up of a charcoal wool fabric selvedge printed 'All Wool Made in Huddersfield England'

    Surface Refinement

    Removing excess surface fibre sharpens pattern definition and improves handle.

  • Close-up of grey cloth passing over the brass bar of a cropping machine

    Fabric-Specific Settings

    Cropping options span the finest luxury worsteds through to traditional woollens.

  • W.T. Johnson & Sons employee operating a cropping machine with red cloth overhead

    Continued Investment

    Ongoing investment in cropping machinery keeps results precise at every weight and quality.

Our Other Finishing Processes

Our finishing processes allow each textile to relax to its natural width, ensuring optimal hang and fold

Find out more about what WTJ can offer you

From dyeing to specialist and bespoke finishes, we are here to help you achieve your fabric’s potential.

Working with us

Established
1910

Four
Generations

Made in
Huddersfield

Trusted
Worldwide