What is "Gaging Thread" - Definition & Explanation
A heavy thread temporarily woven near the edge of a fabric. It is withdrawn, after weaving, leaving the filling threads forming a loop selvedge. Similar to Catch cord.
Some more terms: FeltFelt is a cloth made without weaving (a non-woven) which is produced by matting, condensing and pressing fibers. Loden is a type of felt originally worn in the Alpine regions, which has recently...
Pincord/Pinwale
Fabric with a very narrow wale or rib. Used in describing piques, corduroys or other ribbed fabrics. Also called baby...
Ushed/Napped
A finishing process to raise a nap on surface of the fabric using wire brushes or other abrasive...
Combed Yarn
A carded slivered yarn which has been...
Cotton Crepe
A chemical process adds a crispy effect to the fabric. Our Cotton Crepe collection offers three different....
Companies for Gaging Thread: If you manufacture, distribute or otherwise deal in
Gaging Thread.