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A light to medium weight woven fabric with a filament warp and spun weft. Often has a very fine crosswise rib. Common blends are acetate/rayon and polyester/rayon.
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Ager
Ager is a substance used in the textile industry to enhance the dyeing process by creating a uniform color. It is a mordant, which means that it helps fix the dye onto the fabric and improves...
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Pocket facing is a term used in textile and garment manufacturing to describe a fabric piece that is attached to the opening of a pocket. It serves both functional and aesthetic purposes, enhancing...
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Napped is a dry, permanent finish in which fibers are raised from the fabric by bristled rotating brushes. This finish allows the fabric to provide more insulation, while also lowering its resistance...
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Made from linen or cotton in a dobby or basket weave. It is strong, but rough in the surface finish. Has variation in weaves but most have small squares on the surface that stand out from the...
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A fine, lightweight cotton in a plain weave that is produced in the finishing processes from the same gray goods as used for batiste, cambric, lawn. Soft and has a slight luster in the better...
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Biella, in the Piedmont region, is renowned for its high-quality wool and cashmere production.