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Honey Comb
A float weave made in many fabrics. The name comes from a French word meaning birds nest. Its patterns are regular and open. Honey comb fabric is also known as Diamond Weave. It is found in...
Draw Sliver
The loose, untwisted strand of cotton fibers which is the product of the drawing...
Elongation
An increase in length.
NOTE:
The increase may be expressed:
a) in units of length,
b) as a percentage of the initial length, or
c) as a fraction of the initial...
Lisle
Lisle a smooth tightly twisted thread usually made of long-staple....