Mercerized cotton is cotton thread (or cotton-covered thread with a polyester core) that has been treated with sodium hydroxide (NaOH). The thread is given a caustic soda bath that is then...
The term "nep" refers to an imperfection or irregularity found in textile fibers and fabrics. Neps are small, tangled clusters of fibers that create uneven spots or lumps, affecting the visual...
An unintentional fold in a fabric that may be introduced at some stage in processing and that is not readily removed by those means normally available to a garment maker, e.g. steam pressing. (See...
A garment length knitting machine is a specialized type of knitting machine used in the textile industry to produce seamless garments of various lengths. Unlike traditional knitting machines that...
An inorganic fiber which is very strong, but has poor flexibility and poor abrasion resistance. Glass will not burn and will not conduct electricity. It is impervious to insects, mildew, and...