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Embossed
A fabric with a raised design that has been engraved on a metal cylinder then impressed on the fabric with heat and...
Tear Strength
The force necessary to tear a fabric, measured by the force necessary to start or continue a tear in a fabric. Expressed in pounds or in grams, the most commonly used method for determining the tear...
Colour and weave effect
An effect that is produced when different coloured warp and weft threads are woven together resulting in distinctive...
Braid
Sometimes called passementerie or spaghetti by dress manufacturers who use it for trimming or binding. Usually refers to woven or plaited flat, round, or tubular narrow....