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What is "Firm" - Definition & Explanation
Refers to a fabric with a relatively solid, compact texture, good body and reduced drape.
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Ramie
A strong, soft fiber yielded by the inner bark of the Ramie plant. The fiber is white, soft, lustrous and slightly coarser than flax (linen) when degummed and bleached. Ramie fabrics are strong,...

Skein
Skein is when a length of yarn is bundled in a loose roll rather than put on a cone (as you would purchase from store)- usually done if yarn is going to a dye vat or needs a treatment in a...

Zephyr
The name comes from the ancient God of the Winds Zephrus. The quality of the textile is airy and can be made in wool, cotton and...

Comforter
An over-covering on a bed that is made with a fabric shell filled with an insulating...

Cire
Lustrous patent leather effect produced on fabric surfaces. Name derived from the French verb cire, meaning to wax and....

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