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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.
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A float is designated by the number of threads...
Tex
A measure of linear density; the weight in grams of 1,000 metres of...
Vegetable tanning
Vegetable tanning refers to the use of natural tannins to create usable leather from hides. Natural tannins are present in bark, wood, leaves and fruits of chestnut, oak and hemlock trees. This...
Storm Flap
A strip of fabric sewn under or over the front zip or snap closure of an outerwear garment to protect against wind and....