The term "Cut Yardage" refers to a specific unit of measurement used in the textile industry to denote fabric that is sold in pre-cut lengths, typically measured in yards. It is a widely used term in...
Customer's Own Material -- a term describing when a customer, not the upholsterer or factory supplies material for use. It is a common practice to charge a cutting fee. This compensates somewhat for...
Dry-heat fixation is a textile finishing process that involves the application of heat to a fabric to set the dyes and finishes. In this process, the fabric is exposed to a specific temperature for a...
Balanced Weave in textiles refers to a type of woven fabric construction where the warp (lengthwise) and weft (crosswise) yarns have an equal number of threads per inch, creating a symmetrical and...
Napped is a dry, permanent finish in which fibers are raised from the fabric by bristled rotating brushes. This finish allows the fabric to provide more insulation, while also lowering its resistance...