What is "Beetling" - Definition & Explanation
A mechanical treatment that uses beetlers or fallers to give fabric surfaces a flattened appearance. The spaces between warp and filling are covered up and tend to produce a high gloss to the material.
A method of creating a firm lustrous fabric, mainly used once. Cellulosic based fabrics.
A process in which round-thread linen or cotton fabric is pounded to give a flat effect. Beetled linen damask has an increased luster and a leather-like texture. Beetling is also used to give a thready or linen-like appearance to cotton.
Some more terms: ElasticityThe extent of the ability of a stressed textile to recover its original size and shape immediately after removal of the...
Soiled Filling or End
Dirty, oily looking spots on the warp or filling yarns, or on packaged-dyed...
Moiré Finish (watered effect)
A wavy, rippled or watered appearance on a woven rib fabric and that is produced by the action of heat and heavy pressure from rollers.
NOTE:
The appearance is caused by differences in the...
Bustier
A bustier is a one-piece garment that uses flexible boning to give a desired shape. Its length varies, going from the bust, down to anywhere between the rib cage and the...
Point d'esprit
Cotton, and sometimes silk, in a Leno, gauze, knotted, or mesh weave. First made in France in 1834, it has a dull surfaced net with various sized holes. Has white or colored dots individually spaced....
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