What is "Ratine" - Definition & Explanation
A plain weave, loosely constructed fabric with a rough, nubby texture resulting from the use of ratine yarn, a knotted, curly, plied yarn. Used for drapery, dresses and women's sportswear.
Originated in Italy but is a French word that means rough. This fiber has an uneven, pebbled surface. It comes in solid colors and prints and is usually made from silk, cotton or wool.
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Bourrelet
A double knit fabric with a rippled, corded texture running...
Cellulose
A carbohydrate which is the chief component of the cell walls of plants. Cellulose is found in wood and in cotton, linen, jute, hemp, and all of the bast, leaf, and stem fibers. It is a basic raw...
Ball Warping
The winding of a large number of individual strands of YARN of a specified length onto a BEAM in the form of a loose untwisted rope; employed chiefly when YARN is to be...
Anti bacterial
finish that makes a fabric resistant to the growth of....
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Ratine.