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Schiffli Embroidery
Originated in Switzerland, the word, Schiffli, means 'boat', identifiable with the boat-shaped shuttle used in the frame. The lace effect is made by embroidering the motifs on a net...
Armure Fabric
A fabric that is woven in armure...
Orientation
a) The degree of parallelism of fibres, usually as a result of a combing or attenuating action on fibre assemblies that causes the fibres to be substantially parallel to the main axis of the web or...
Parachute Cloth
A close-weave, lightweight, synthetic fibre or silk fabric with high bursting and tearing....