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Some more terms:
Poor Appearance
Small blemishes that individually do not warrant a string (q.v.) but that, when the fabric is assessed overall, render it unacceptable (in part or in...

Setting
The process of conferring dimensional stability on fibres, yarns or fabrics, generally by means of moist or dry heat. NOTE: The operation of setting is applied to textile materials of all kinds but...

Sulphur dye
Dyestuffs usually applied to cotton from sodium sulphide solution. Associated with a limited colour range (drab and dark...

Burling
Removal of loose threads, knots, slubs, burs, and other extraneous materials from fabrics by means of a burling iron, a type of tweezer. The trick is to remove the impurity without damaging the...

Nun's veiling
A plain weave, lightweight, sheer fabric of high quality usually found in black or white. May be made of wool silk cotton or synthetics. Named for it's original use by religious....

Companies for Art silk:
If you manufacture, distribute or otherwise deal in Art silk.