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Continuous Filament
A long continuous, unbroken strand of fiber extruded from a spinneret in the form of a monofilament. Most manufactured fibers such as nylon, polyester, rayon, and acetate are made in continuous...

Dot
A design dominated by circular spots, which may be of any size, printed or woven into the fabric. Small dots are often called pin dots; medium to large dots may be referred to as aspirin dots, coin...

Cut pile
A fabric in which the pile is cut rather than looped, creating a velvet...

Farthingale chair
A chair, square-framed and generally armless, upholstered seat and back and a gap between the seat and backrest. Dates from 17th....