Art Silk, or artificial silk, represents the brilliance of human innovation in the realm of textiles. This synthetic fiber closely mimics the properties of natural silk while providing an economical...
A chemical process for eliminating vegetable matter from animal fibres such as wool by degrading it to an easily friable (readily crumbled) condition. The process usually involves treatment with an...
An inexpensive, medium weight, plain weave, low count (less than 160 threads per square inch) cotton sheeting fabric. In its unfinished form, it is commonly used in fashion design to make trial...
Back warp, also known as back beam, is an essential part of a weaving loom used in the production of textiles. It refers to the warp yarns that are placed on the back beam of the loom, which are used...
A yarn used for knitwear in the form of a tape with a large width-to-thickness ratio. Such yarns are typically formed by weaving or knitting. Knitted tape yarns are often made on circular knitting...