Last Updated on: 04-Feb-2024 (5 months, 23 days ago)
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Two different types
(1) Silk or manmade clear-pile fabric in many qualities.
(2) Similar to woolen broadcloth but lighter in weight, with fine, smooth hand.
Some more terms:
Waistband
(Two-piece) - When two identical pieces of fabric are placed back-to-back at the top of a pant, raw edges turned inside, and joined with two widely spaced rows of stitching. the pant body is inserted...
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(Low Impact) - Dyes that are more environmentally friendly than conventional dyes because they contain no metals, low salt, AZO & dioxazines compound free. Called 'Low Impact' because they use less...
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Made from cotton, linen, and synthetics in a plain, cheap, low-textured, loose weave that is heavily sized and stiff. Also, two fabrics are glued together. One is an open weave and the other much...
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A finishing process in which the fibers on the surface of the fabric are mechanically trimmed to create an even nap. Often follows brushing of the fabric. Done on fleeces, moleskins, pile fabrics,...
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A bast fiber obtained from the Crotalaria juncea plant. The fibers grow from 4 to 5 feet long and are retted and prepared like other bast fibers. Sunn contains over 80% cellulose and is highly...
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Cationic dyeable fiber is the newest tool in the fashion designer's lot, It's a dye technique that allows certain fibers (like nylon, or polyester)to take deep and brilliant colors. When catonic...
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Resin treatment is a process commonly used in the textile industry to enhance the properties of fabrics, making them more durable, wrinkle-resistant, and dimensionally stable. It involves applying a...
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In the realm of textiles, the term "Monotone" refers to a color scheme or design element characterized by the use of a single color or shades and tones of a single hue. It is a design concept that...
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