Worsted wool is a high-quality textile made from the long, smooth fibers of sheep's wool. The term "worsted" comes from the village of Worstead in Norfolk, England, where the yarn was first produced....
Crepe-back satin is a type of fabric that combines the smooth, shiny surface of satin with the textured, crinkled surface of crepe. It is a popular choice for high-end fashion garments, such as...
In textiles, the term "nep" refers to small knots or clusters of fibers that are found on the surface of woven or knitted fabrics. These neps are created when short fibers or pieces of lint become...
Covered yarn is a specialized type of yarn used in the textile industry that consists of a core yarn wrapped or "covered" with another yarn or filament. It is created by encasing the core yarn with...
Measure of the amount of water in wood. Measured as a percent of dry weight of the wood. For example, if a piece of wood weighs 10 pounds when oven dried and 12 pounds before drying, the piece is...