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Degree of Crystallinity
The amount, expressed as a percentage by mass, or linear polymer that is generally present in a crystalline form, the remainder of the polymer being present in an amorphous state.
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Crease
An unintentional fold in a fabric that may be introduced at some stage in processing and that is not readily removed by those means normally available to a garment maker, e.g. steam pressing. (See...
Low-impact dyes
Low-impact refers to synthetic dyes that do not use substantial levels of heavy metals or toxic chemicals as...
Ruched
Fabric can be ruched (gathered) to achieve a more elegant effect. Mostly used in welts or in the face of decorative....