Rich Jacquard-woven fabric with all-over interwoven design of raised figures of flowers. Name derived from French meaning to ?ornament.? Often gives an embossed appearance by contrasting surfaces,...
A weaving term for yarns in woven fabrics and carpets which run in the machine direction (or lengthwise). Warp yarns are usually delivered to a weaving loom from a beam mounted behind the loom. Woven...
French for "false" can be anything made to simulate something that it's not. Examples: Faux graining (painting grain lines on figureless wood), faux suede (non-leather fabric made to simulate suede...
Hemp is currently being used by designers in clothing. When thinking of hemp, the illegal plant, marijuana comes to mind. No, hemp fabric does not contain the narcotic chemical that, when smoked...
Tick weave, also known as herringbone or chevron weave, is a popular textile weave pattern characterized by its distinctive V-shaped or zigzag design. It is widely used in various textiles, including...