In the realm of textiles, the term "Iridescent" refers to a captivating optical effect displayed by certain fabrics that create a play of shifting colors when viewed from different angles. It is...
Push-pull fabrics, also known as dual-action fabrics, are a type of textile engineered with unique properties that enable them to effectively manage moisture and enhance comfort in various...
A textile product of substantial length and relatively small cross-section and that consists of fibres (q.v.) or filament(s) (q.v.) (or both) with or without twist.
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a) Assemblies of fibres or...
A process of printing which uses chemicals, rather than color, to burn out or dissolve away one fiber in a sized cloth. Purpose is to achieve a sheer lacy and heavy design. Also used to obtain...
A type of loom on which small, geometric figures can be woven in as a regular pattern. Originally this type of loom needed a "dobby boy" who sat on the top of the loom and drew up warp threads to...