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Back Drape
A piece of material that is attached to the shoulders or waist and hangs to the floor, sometimes this piece is detachable. Picture a train on a wedding gown.

Back Drape
Back Drape - A length of material attached either at the shoulder or the waist that flows over the back to floor length. In some cases it is removable.

Back Drape
A length of material attached either at the shoulder or the waist that flows over the back to floor length. In some cases it is removable.

A process of printing which uses chemicals, rather than color, to burn out or dissolve away one fiber in a sized cloth. Purpose is to achieve a sheer lacy and heavy design. Also used to obtain...

Greige (pronounced "gray") is a term used in the textile industry to describe fabric that has not yet been finished or processed. Greige fabric is also referred to as "gray goods" or "loom-state...

Grommets are an essential hardware component in the textile industry. They are small metal or plastic rings with an opening that are used to reinforce holes in fabric, leather, or other materials....

Basting is the process of temporarily sewing or pinning fabric together. This can be done by hand or by machine. Quilters use basting to temporarily position applique pieces. They also baste the top,...

Print bonding, also known as fabric bonding or textile bonding, is a process used in the textile industry to attach printed designs or patterns onto fabric surfaces. It involves the application of...