4,558 Textile Terms Explained
Chino
A cotton fabric of a left-handed twill. Combined two-ply warp and filling. Has a sheen that remains. Fabric was purchased in China (thus the name) by the U.S. Army for uniforms. Originally used for...
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Chaps (pronounced 'shaps', and short for chaparajos) are sturdy leather coverings for the legs. They hang from one's belt, but unlike trousers they are not joined at the crotch. The most sturdy kind...
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Wilton carpet is produced on a specific type of weaving machine called wire loom. Wilton carpets are pile carpets whereby the pile is formed by inserting steel rods in the pile warps of the fabric....
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Extruded yarn that has been subjected to a stretching or drawing process which orientates the long-chain molecules of which the yarn is composed, in the direction of the filament axis. NOTE: On...
Read about Drawn YarnCross Dyeing: The Textile Industry's Colour Mixing Masterstroke
Understanding Cross Dyeing: An OverviewDyeing is a time-honoured practice in the textile industry, instrumental in creating textiles of varied hues and patterns. Among the many dyeing techniques...
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pallium a white woolen band with pendants in front and back worn over the chasuble by a pope or archbishop as a symbol of full Episcopal authority; a rectangular cloth worn as a cloak by men of...
Read about PalliumFiberfill
Fiberfill, also known as polyester fiberfill or simply stuffing, is a synthetic material widely used in the textile industry. It is a fluffy, lightweight filling material that is used to add volume,...
Read about FiberfillJumper Narratives: From Fishermen to Fashion Runways
A jumper dress or simply jumper (British English: pinafore dress, pinafore, pinny), is a sleeveless, collarless dress intended to be worn over a blouse or sweater. There is sometimes confusion over...
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Made from wool and also rayon in a harness satin weave or a twill weave that is napped on one side. Doeskin has a very smooth, lustrous surface made with a slight short nap and compact weave to look...
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Customer's Own Material -- a term describing when a customer, not the upholsterer or factory supplies material for use. It is a common practice to charge a cutting fee. This compensates somewhat for...
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(PLA Fiber) A synthetic substance produced from the fermentation of plant sugars derived primarily from corn, which is then made into a fiber. Lightweight, hypoallergenic, and providing more UV...
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A ketone solvent. A highly volatile, aromatic, flammable and moderately toxic selective solvent. Ingredient in nail polish remover, some paint strippers, and most lacquer thinners. Miscible in water....
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1. Term means 'soft and light' - and was originally used for Japanese waste silk. Fabric is now made in many Far Eastern countries on power looms in plain or twill weave; is heavier than traditional...
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Hydrophobic fibers, in the context of textiles, refer to fibers that possess a natural or engineered resistance to water absorption. These fibers are designed to repel water, making them ideal for...
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LINEN, elegant, beautiful, durable, the refined luxury fabric. Linen is the strongest of the vegetable fibers and has 2 to 3 times the strength of cotton. Linen table cloths and napkins have been...
Read about LinenContinuous Filament Yarn
A yarn composed of one or more filaments that run the whole length of the yarn. NOTE: Yarns of one filament and of more than one filament are known as monofilament and multi-filament yarns...
Read about Continuous Filament YarnCapri Pants
Capri pants, also known as capris or cropped pants, are a style of women's pants that are characterized by their length, which falls between the knee and the ankle. They are designed to be shorter...
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Pellon is a brand name that has become synonymous with a specific type of interfacing material used in the textile industry. Interfacing refers to a layer of fabric or material that is added to the...
Read about PellonAllure of Selvedge Fabric: Exploring Beyond the Fray
The outer edge of both sides of a woven fabric where the weft turns to go back across and through the warp. This is a stiffer and denser woven area of about 1/3-1/2 inch and is usually trimmed off...
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Downproof is a term used in the textile industry to describe a fabric's ability to prevent the escape of down feathers or fill from bedding, garments, or other textile products. It refers to a...
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General term for a chair with a wooden seat and separate leg assembly and spindle back. Originated in the 17 century around Windsor, England and also popular in America. For other types of chairs,...
Read about Windsor chairBack Warp
Back warp, also known as back beam, is an essential part of a weaving loom used in the production of textiles. It refers to the warp yarns that are placed on the back beam of the loom, which are used...
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A fabric made using a rib variation of the plain weave. The construction is characterized by having a slight ridge effect in one direction, usually the filling. Poplin used to be associated with...
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In the context of textiles, "findings" refers to the various accessories and hardware used in the production of garments, such as zippers, buttons, buckles, snaps, hooks and eyes, grommets, and...
Read about FindingsFabric Face: The Textile's Tale Told on the Surface
That side of a fabric, which is intended to be shown by reason of weave or finish, presents a better appearance. In many fabrics, especially industrial ones there are no distinction between face and...
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Beaded Textiles: An Intricate CraftBeaded textiles represent a captivating blend of craftsmanship and artistry, where beads are meticulously applied to fabric, creating intricate patterns and...
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The coloring of greige goods or fibers with either natural or synthetic dyes. This may be done in many different ways depending on the type of fabric (or fiber), the type of dye and the desired...
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Refers To Fabrics Knit On A Circular Knitting Machine, I.e. One Which Has Its Needles Arranged In A Circle Thus Producing The Fabric In Tubular Form . The Fabrics May Be Sold Tubular Or Slit And Sold...
Read about Circular KnitCotton Ice
Cotton Ice is a six-ply, 65% combed cotton/35% bright viscose rayon with 2,100 yds/lb. It is an excellent blend combining the softness of cotton with the sheen and dyeability of rayon. This high...
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BIMINI top: A canvas roof, attached to a collapsible frame, that provides shelter/shade from the sun on the flying bridge of a pleasure craft. Usually made from one of the popular outdoor marine...
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The procedure, other than by scouring only, of improving the whiteness of a textile by decolourising it from the grey state, with or without the removal of the nature colouring matter or extraneous...
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A flat. ribbed fabric woven with fine yarns in the warp, with heavier yarns in the filling.using a plain weave. The ribbed effect is flatter than gross grain and smaller than a repp. The fabric is...
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