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In fabric, the internal arrangement of the fibers, the direction of a weave in a woven fabric.

In wood, the long direction of the wood cells.

In wood, the visible pattern made by pores and/or annual rings

Another word used for the length-wise (weft yarn) or the cross-wise / horizontal (warp yarn) threads of the fabric.

Another word used for the length wise (weft yarn) or cross-wise (warp yarn) threads of the fabric.

The lengthwise and crosswise threads (warp and weft directions) of a woven fabric.

A dye can generally be described as a coloured substance that has an affinity to the substrate to which it is being applied. The dye is usually used as an aqueous solution, and may require a mordant...

A unit of thermal resistance. The insulation required to produce the necessary heat to keep an individual comfortable at 21 degrees Centigrade with air movement at .1 m/s. One clo is about equal to...

Lengths of fabric, several plies high, which have been spread on a cutting table ready for cutting. The fabric is subsequently cut in accordance with a cutting plan which is usually designed to...

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 manufactured fiber that uses cellulose refined from cotton and/or wood pulp. Characteristics: fast drying, wrinkle- and shrinkage-resistant, crisp or soft depending on end use, luxurious in...