Emerised is a textile finishing process that creates a soft, smooth, and velvety surface on fabrics. It involves mechanically abrading the fabric's surface using abrasive materials, such as sandpaper...
The term "Broken Pick" is commonly used in the textile industry to describe a specific type of defect that occurs during the weaving process. When a broken pick occurs, it means that the weft yarn,...
A tartan is a specific woven pattern that often signifies a particular Scottish clan in the modern era. The pattern is made with alternating bands of coloured (pre-dyed) threads woven as both warp...
A method of coloring fabric made with strategically placed yarns of 2 or more different fibers. A pre-planned effect becomes visible by dyeing the fabric in different dye baths, one for each of the...
Cellophane is a thin, transparent sheet made of processed cellulose. Cellulose fibres from wood or cotton are dissolved in alkali to make a solution called viscose, which is then extruded through a...