What is "Abbot" - Definition & Explanation
Also called Monk's cloth. A heavy, rough surfaced, hardwearing, loosely woven, basket weave fabric in solid colours. Sometimes stripes or plaids are woven into the fabric. Made of cotton or linen. It tends to lose shape under pressure, due to the looseness of weave. Use confined to curtains, loose covers, etc.
Some more terms: Float (weaving)A length of yarn on the surface of a woven fabric between two consecutive intersections of the yarn with the yarns woven at right angles to it.
NOTE:
A float is designated by the number of threads...
Wrinkle Free
A resistant to wrinkling created through the use of a variety of finishes and...
Count
A numerical designation of yarn size indicating the relationship of length to weight.
The number of warp yarns (ends) and filling yarns (picks) per inch in a woven fabric, or the number of wales...
Habutai
1. Term means 'soft and light' - and was originally used for Japanese waste silk. Fabric is now made in many Far Eastern countries on power looms in plain or twill weave; is heavier than traditional...
SportFleece
A Dunbrooke term used to identify anti-pill polyester....
Companies for Abbot: If you manufacture, distribute or otherwise deal in
Abbot.