Blush is a term widely used in the textile industry to describe a delicate and subtle shade of pink that resembles the natural flush of a person's cheeks when they experience a light blush. In the...
In textiles, the term "nep" refers to small knots or clusters of fibers that are found on the surface of woven or knitted fabrics. These neps are created when short fibers or pieces of lint become...
A crisp, sheer, lightweight plain-weave fabric, with a medium to high yarn count, made of silk, rayon, nylon, or polyester. The fabric is used primarily in evening and wedding apparel for women. It...
A slip is an undergarment worn under clothing if it is sheer or to prevent clinging. A half-slip serves the same purpose as a full slip but it is cut like a skirt, whereas a full slip is cut like a...
The resulting opening of the weave when fabric lacks the tensile strength to prevent shifting at the seams. When you apply force, the yarns in the fabric slip to open up the weave, but not the seam...