Fabric is mounted flat and rubbed in a figure eight-like motion using a piece of worsted wool cloth as the abradant. The number of cycles endured before the fabric shows an objectionable change in...
In the textile industry, "check" refers to a pattern composed of small, equally sized squares or rectangles of alternating colors. It is created through a combination of different colored yarns woven...
A fabric with a crinkied or puckered affect, generally in the direction to the warp, which is created either by tension weaving or through the application of a caustic soda solution which shrinks...
A manufactured fiber similar to acrylic in characteristics and end-uses. Modacrylics have a higher resistance to chemicals and combustion than acrylic, but also have a lower safe ironing temperature...
Figured velvet is a type of luxurious fabric that is characterized by its soft texture, short and dense pile, and intricate designs. The fabric has a rich history and has been used for centuries to...