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.
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Shepherd's Check
A small check effect in contrasting colours, often black and...
Batik
A method of resist dyeing which employs wax as the resist. The pattern is covered with wax, and the fabric is then dyed: the wax patterns will not take the dye. The wax is removed after dyeing by...
Combed Yarn
A carded slivered yarn which has been...
Fujiette
A medium weight fabric with a filament yarn warp and a spun yarn weft. Usually it has a fine crosswise rib. Commonly found in rayon and blends of acetate and rayon. Used in blouses,....
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