A fine, closely woven, lustrous cotton or cotton/poly blend made in plain weave with a fine rib in the direction of the filling (across). The filling yarn is heavier and has less twist than the warp...
Refers to any type of wind-resistant jacket worn when skiing. The conventional type zips in front and may be made of nylon, wool, fur or quilted fabric. Frequently it has an attached hood. Usually...
Ramie is a natural fiber derived from the stem of a plant called Boehmeria nivea, which is native to eastern Asia. Ramie has been used for textile production for thousands of years, and it is known...
Crease recovery in textiles refers to the ability of a fabric to bounce back and regain its original shape after being subjected to wrinkling or creasing. It is an essential property in garments and...
A shirt is a sort of top, i.e. a piece of clothing for the trunk of the body.
In the UK, it refers almost exclusively to what Americans call a dress shirt, i.e. a garment with a collar and a full...