Sanforized is a term used in textiles to refer to a specific treatment process applied to fabric or garments to prevent them from shrinking after washing. This process was developed in the early 20th...
A type of knitted fabric construction in which the yarns are formed into stitches in a lengthwise manner. Warp knits are generally less elastic than weft knits. Common examples of warp knits are...
A tangled ball of fibers that appears on the surface of a fabric, as a result of wear or continued friction or rubbing on the surface of the fabric. Occurs as a result of fibers loosening from the...
Backstitching is a sewing technique that involves creating a strong, durable seam by stitching backward and forward over the same section of fabric. It is a commonly used technique in both...
A finishing process to produce a pattern on a fabric by passing it through a calender in which a heated metal bowl engraved with the pattern works against a relatively soft bowl built up of...