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Wraparound
A garment, as a dress, made with a full-length opening and adjusted to the figure by wrapping...
Absorbency under load
The weight of fluid in grams that can be absorbed by 1 gram of fibre, yarn or fabric which has been subject to a pressure of 0. 25 lb/in2 before...
Tie dyed
A hand method of dyeing that involves gathering small portions of the fabric and tying them tightly before dyeing. The tied areas resist penetration of the dye, resulting in irregular patterns. Also...
Carbonizing
Manufacturing process to free raw wool of burrs and vegetable matter by use of chemicals and heat. When wool is dried the carbonized impurities....