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There are two plants and three types of [[web]]s that can be turned into '''thread'''.  Thread can then be spun into '''cloth''', which then can be used to create a variety of textile products such as [[bag]]s, [[clothing]], [[Restraint|rope]] or [[craft]]s. ''(For a full discussion of the process and possibilities, see [[clothing industry]].)''
 
There are two plants and three types of [[web]]s that can be turned into '''thread'''.  Thread can then be spun into '''cloth''', which then can be used to create a variety of textile products such as [[bag]]s, [[clothing]], [[Restraint|rope]] or [[craft]]s. ''(For a full discussion of the process and possibilities, see [[clothing industry]].)''
  
A [[dwarf]] with the [[thresher]] [[labour]] enabled can process plants (either [[rope reed]]s or [[pig tail]]s) into '''thread''' at a [[farmer's workshop]] with the "Process Plants" job order.  With a [[loom]], any dwarf with the [[weaver]] [[labour]] enabled will ''automatically'' collect any spider* [[silk]] [[web]]s that are on the ground, turning them into thread which can then be brought back to the loom and woven into cloth. These 5 sub-types of thread, both the plant threads and silk, remain distinct and can be stockpiled separately.
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A [[dwarf]] with the [[thresher]] [[labour]] enabled can process plants (either [[rope reed]]s or [[pig tail]]s) into '''thread''' at a [[farmer's workshop]] with the "Process Plants" job order.  With a [[loom]], any dwarf with the [[weaver]] [[labour]] enabled will ''automatically'' collect any spider* [[silk]] [[web]]s that are on the ground, turning them into thread back at the loom. These 5 sub-types of thread, both the plant threads and silk, remain distinct and can be stockpiled separately.
 
:''(* [[cave spider|cave]], [[Phantom spider|phantom]] and [[Giant cave spider|giant]] spiders.)''
 
:''(* [[cave spider|cave]], [[Phantom spider|phantom]] and [[Giant cave spider|giant]] spiders.)''
  
 
Thread has no [[quality]] modifier, but a higher [[skill]] in will result in faster production of plant threads.
 
Thread has no [[quality]] modifier, but a higher [[skill]] in will result in faster production of plant threads.
  
'''Cloth''' is made from [[rope reed]] thread and [[pig tail]] thread, as well as [[silk]] threadCloth is made at a [[loom]] and by default, [[thread]]s are woven into cloth by an available [[weaver]] automatically.  Cloth and thread may be [[dye]]d at a [[dyer's shop]], but finished goods and [[clothing]] cannot be dyed.
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'''Cloth''' is made from any thread - rope reed thread will make rope reed cloth, phantom cave spider thread will make phantom cave spider cloth, etcAll cloth is made at a [[loom]] and, by default*, any available [[thread]] is woven into cloth by an available [[weaver]] automatically.  Cloth and thread may be [[dye]]d at a [[dyer's shop]], but finished goods and [[clothing]] cannot be dyed.
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:''(* This can be toggled off/on with {{k|o}}, {{k|W}}, {{k|l}} - in the {{k|o}}rders menu, under {{k|W}}orkshops, auto-{{k|l}}oom on/off.)''
  
 
Unlike most intermediate materials, [[cloth]] has [[quality]] values. Higher [[skill|ranks]] in the [[weaver]] skill increases value of the cloth produced, and also any items produced from that cloth.
 
Unlike most intermediate materials, [[cloth]] has [[quality]] values. Higher [[skill|ranks]] in the [[weaver]] skill increases value of the cloth produced, and also any items produced from that cloth.

Revision as of 00:54, 6 November 2009

There are two plants and three types of webs that can be turned into thread. Thread can then be spun into cloth, which then can be used to create a variety of textile products such as bags, clothing, rope or crafts. (For a full discussion of the process and possibilities, see clothing industry.)

A dwarf with the thresher labour enabled can process plants (either rope reeds or pig tails) into thread at a farmer's workshop with the "Process Plants" job order. With a loom, any dwarf with the weaver labour enabled will automatically collect any spider* silk webs that are on the ground, turning them into thread back at the loom. These 5 sub-types of thread, both the plant threads and silk, remain distinct and can be stockpiled separately.

(* cave, phantom and giant spiders.)

Thread has no quality modifier, but a higher skill in will result in faster production of plant threads.

Cloth is made from any thread - rope reed thread will make rope reed cloth, phantom cave spider thread will make phantom cave spider cloth, etc. All cloth is made at a loom and, by default*, any available thread is woven into cloth by an available weaver automatically. Cloth and thread may be dyed at a dyer's shop, but finished goods and clothing cannot be dyed.

(* This can be toggled off/on with o, W, l - in the orders menu, under Workshops, auto-loom on/off.)

Unlike most intermediate materials, cloth has quality values. Higher ranks in the weaver skill increases value of the cloth produced, and also any items produced from that cloth.

The "sew cloth image" command at a clothier's shop can be used to decorate a clothing object with thread.

Foreign merchants, particularly elves, tend to sell decent amounts of both dyed and un-dyed thread and cloth, though always of base quality.

See also