Refers to any type of wind-resistant jacket worn when skiing. The conventional type zips in front and may be made of nylon, wool, fur or quilted fabric. Frequently it has an attached hood. Usually...
In textile terminology, "overdyed" refers to a dyeing process where a previously dyed fabric or garment is subjected to another round of dyeing using a different color. This technique is employed to...
Very soft and very light fabric with a silky hand. The fiber is obtained from the Alpaca goat. Alpaca resembles mohair and is often imitated in cheaper versions using wool and rayon blends. It is...
A column skirt is a type of skirt in the field of textiles that is characterized by its slim, straight silhouette. It is also commonly referred to as a pencil skirt. The column skirt is designed to...
A twill originally consisting of worsted filling and silk warp. Today, it can be found in a variety of blends. It has excellent drapability. Its weight and quality vary with fibers, however, when...