What is "Eco" - Definition & Explanation
Of or relating to habitat or household, mostly used as a prefix related to ecology. Eco comes from the ancient Greek word "oikos" (house). e. g. eco-label, eco-friendly, eco-shopping. Within the textile industry, "eco" refers to fibers/fabrics that are sustainable or friendly to the environment.
Some more terms: Shirred WaistA decorative gathering (as of cloth) made by drawing up the material along two or more parallel lines of...
Dry Spun
a) Descriptive of worsted yarns produced from dry-combed top.
b) Descriptive of coarse linen yarn spun from air-dry roving (q.v.)
c) Descriptive of man-made filaments the coagulation of which is...
Oil Repellent
A treatment that allows a fabric to resist staining by oily...
Balmacaan
Balmacaan a loose single-breasted overcoat usually having raglan sleeves and a short turnover...
Delrin zipper
A heavy nylon zipper with large teeth, often left exposed for....
Companies for Eco: If you manufacture, distribute or otherwise deal in
Eco.