In the textile industry, "shoddy" refers to a type of recycled or reclaimed textile material that is derived from discarded or worn-out garments and fabrics. Shoddy can be made from various types of...
A batchwise dyeing process used for dyeing pile fabrics or those with very high elastane content. Fabrics are rolled onto perforated beams like giant toilet rolls and dye liquor is forced through....
A cellulosic fiber produced by Courtaulds, spun from an amine oxide solvent that offers a higher degree of polymerization than is available with rayon. Characteristics: pleasant feel or hand, good...
In textile manufacturing, a core refers to a central component of a fiber or yarn that provides support and structure. The core can be made from a variety of materials, including natural fibers,...
A cotton or wool fabric made using a crosswise rib variation of the plain weave. The construction is characterized by having a slight ridge effect in one direction, usually the filling. The filling...