Abassi fiber, also known as abaca or Manila hemp, is a natural fiber extracted from the leaf sheath of the abaca plant (Musa textilis). The abaca plant is a species of banana native to the...
A term describing a jacquard fabric, a term interchangeable with a brocade or damask. Can be two-tone or multicolor, the difference being that the design has a greater raised effect on the face of...
A batchwise dyeing process used for dyeing pile fabrics or those with very high elastane content. Fabrics are rolled onto perforated beams like giant toilet rolls and dye liquor is forced through....
Coir (from Malayalam kayaru - cord) is a coarse fibre extracted from husk, the fibrous outer shell of a coconut.
Structure
The individual fibre cells are narrow and hollow, with thick walls made of...
Puff sleeves are a type of sleeve that are characterized by their voluminous appearance, created by gathering or pleating fabric at the shoulder and sometimes the upper arm. They are often associated...