A manufactured fiber in which the fiber-form substance is cellulose acetate (FTC definition). Acetate fabrics are fast-drying, wrinkle and shrinkage resistant, crisp or soft in hand depending upon...
A hand printing method using wood, metal, or linoleum blocks. The design is carved on the blocks, one block for each color. The dye is applied to the block which is pressed or hammered against the...
A fabric in the condition in which it leaves the loom or knitting machine, i.e. before any bleaching, dyeing or finishing treatment has been given to it.
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In some countries, particularly on...
Artificial laminate is a term used in the textile industry to describe a type of fabric that is made by bonding together two or more layers of material using heat, pressure, or an adhesive. This...
Linear density is a term used in textiles to describe the mass or weight of a fiber per unit length. It is also known as linear mass density, denier, or tex, depending on the units used to express...