A lightweight, wind resistant, and water resistant plain weave fabric. Large rib yarns stop tears without adding excess weight to active sportswear apparel and outdoor equipment such as sleeping bags...
A flat piece of material covered with a special type of CARD CLOTHING, held in a horizontal position on the "flat top" type of CARDING MACHINE. Working in conjunction with a CARDING DRUM, it aids in...
Unspinning the Story of Roving: The Textiles Unsung HeroAmid the vast tapestry of textile techniques, one pivotal, yet often overlooked, component is the "roving". This intermediary form between the...
Intarsia is a textile technique that involves the intricate inlaying of different colored yarns or fabric pieces to create decorative patterns or pictorial designs. It is commonly used in knitting,...
Fabric is mounted flat and rubbed in a figure eight-like motion using a piece of worsted wool cloth as the abradant. The number of cycles endured before the fabric shows an objectionable change in...