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What is "Faux silk" - Definition & Explanation
A fabric of manufactured fiber, most commonly polyester, with good drape, luster and a soft hand to imitate silk.
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Taffetta
Basic plain weave that is crisp and smooth on both sides, usually with a sheen. Warp and filling approximately of the same count. May be plain, printed, striped, checked, plaid, or antique with...

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...

Pick
a) A single operation of the weft insertion mechanism in weaving. b) One or more weft threads inserted between successive...

Wrinkle Recovery
Similar to resiliency. It is the ability of a fabric to bounce back after it has been twisted, wrinkled, or distorted in any...

Color Smear
The result of color being smeared during....

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