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What is "Fabric Stability" - Definition & Explanation

In fabrics, the property denoting the ability to resist slippage of yarn segments in one direction over yarn segments in the opposite direction. (Compare Stable fabric.)

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Garters
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Floating (warp)
A length of warp yarn which passes over two or more weft threads (rather than intersecting with them) in a woven structure....

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Soil Release
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