A bast fiber obtained from the Hibiscus cannabinus plant. The stalk of this plant varies in height from 8 to 12 feet and is about half an inch in diameter. Kenaf is mostly produced in India and...
A T-shirt (or tee shirt) is a shirt, usually with short sleeves and a round neck, put on over the head, usually without pockets (though terms such as long-sleeved T-shirt and sleeveless T-shirt are...
Sable is a term used in the textile industry to refer to a luxurious and highly sought-after type of fur or fabric. It is derived from the soft, dense, and lustrous fur of the sable, a small...
Sliver knitting is a technique used in the textile industry to create knitted fabrics using sliver, which is a continuous strand of loosely spun fibers. Unlike traditional knitting, which uses yarn,...
A heavily felted, tightly woven fabric with a sheared nap giving it a smooth surface. It is almost always of wool or a wool blend. Used mainly for coats but lighter weights may be used for other...