Patent ID: 7310885

Claim:
A method of producing a roll of woven fabric, the fabric having two selvedges and a procedure map on the fabric, the procedure map comprising at least one set of machine-made markings which (a) is at many points across the breadth and throughout the length of the fabric on the roll, (b) identifies at least one characteristic of the fabric, said at least one characteristic being selected from the group consisting of lengthwise straight of grain, crosswise straight of grain, true bias, position of a decorative pattern, repeat of a decorative pattern, up-down direction, fabric width measured perpendicular to a selvedge, and fabric length measured parallel to a selvedge, (b) directly contacts fibers of the fabric, and (c) is not part of a decorative pattern; the method comprising the steps of (A) using a machine to impart the procedure map to a run of the fabric; and (B) after step (A), rolling up the run of fabric having the procedure map thereon.