Ruffle is a decorative element commonly used in textile design that consists of gathered or pleated fabric strips or flounces. It is characterized by its wavy or frilly appearance, created by adding...
May be a bobbin or needlepoint lace usually on a machine made ground. Sometimes designs are appliqued on the ground. As Brussels Belgium is important in the history of lace-making, many different...
The step after blending in the staple spinning process which combs out the loose fibers and arranges them in orderly strands called sliver. Sliver is drawn and blended, then twisted and further drawn...
Toner, in the context of textiles, refers to a type of colorant or dye used to impart color to fabrics or fibers. It is a finely powdered substance composed of pigments, binders, and other additives,...
Used to describe all kinds of fabrics--wool, cotton, silk, rayon, synthetics and blends-that have a crinkle, crimped or grained surface. Made from worsted cotton, wool, silk, man-made synthetics. Has...