Crepe effect appears in direction of the warp and achieved by alternate S and Z, or slack, tension, or different degrees of twist. Originally a wool crepe but now made of silk and rayon. It is much...
A shirt is a sort of top, i.e. a piece of clothing for the trunk of the body.
In the UK, it refers almost exclusively to what Americans call a dress shirt, i.e. a garment with a collar and a full...
Dry-heat fixation is a textile finishing process that involves the application of heat to a fabric to set the dyes and finishes. In this process, the fabric is exposed to a specific temperature for a...
Originally, a silk shirting fabric so named because it was woven in widths exceeding the usual 29 inches.
A tightly woven, lustrous cotton or polyester/cotton blend fabric in a plain weave with a...
The world of textiles encompasses a wide range of materials and techniques, each with its own unique characteristics. One such fascinating textile is ladder yarn. In this article, we will explore the...