TextileGlossary.com |
|
|
Staple fibre
Short fibers, typically ranging from 1/2 inch up to 18 inches long. Wool, cotton, and flax exist only as staple fibers. Manufactured staple fibers are cut to a specific length from the continuous...
Pique
Pronounced pee-kay is a cotton used in many polo shirts and is generally distinguished as a waffle weave. It is slightly thicker and is valued by golfers, as this fabric does not show perspiration...
Sueded
Having a hand that suggests the soft supple feel of real suede...
Fretting
the wearing away of filaments through friction. Fuji silk: a spun-silk fabric woven in a plain....