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Hand
The way the fabric feels when it is touched. Terms like softness, crispness, dryness, silkiness are all terms that describe the hand of the...
Tulle Skirt
A sheer, puffed-out skirt often made of stiffened silk, rayon, or nylon...
Relaxation Shrinkage
A shrinkage induced by the relaxation of strains present in a textile.
NOTE:
Strains of a temporary nature can be relaxed to a varied degree, e.g. by steam pressing or by immersion in...
Necktie
A necktie (usually just called a tie) is a piece of material worn around the neck. The modern necktie's original name was the four-in-hand tie. It is usually a dress requirement for businessmen and....