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What are "Dikes" - Definition & Explanation
Last Updated on: 20-Jan-2024 (6 months, 7 days ago)
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Diagonal cutting pliers

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Hickory Cloth: Unraveling a Staple of American Textile History

Denim, in American usage since the late 18th century, denotes a rugged cotton twill textile, in which the weft passes under two (twi- "double") or more warp fibers, producing the familiar diagonal...

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Baseball Cap

A baseball cap is a type of soft cap with a long, stiffened and curved peak and it is worn by men, women and children. The back of the cap often has a plastic, Velcro, or elastic adjustor so that it...

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Seam Secrets: Unveiling the Thread that Holds Fashion Together

(book/booking) The raw edge hem done on a blindstitch machine, usually sewn in the side ans back seam outlets, and on the bottom turn-up. (french)- A closure between two pieces of material, made by...

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Skein

Skein is when a length of yarn is bundled in a loose roll rather than put on a cone (as you would purchase from store)- usually done if yarn is going to a dye vat or needs a treatment in a...

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Exploring Air Jet Loom: A Textile Industry Game-Changer

The Evolution and Impact of Air Jet Looms in the Textile IndustryThe inception of air jet looms marks a significant chapter in the textile industry, revolutionizing fabric production. Emerging in the...

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Oxford Nylon

Oxford nylon is a type of textile fabric that is known for its durability, strength, and water-resistant properties. It is a popular choice for a wide range of applications, including outdoor...

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Seersucker

Seersucker is a lightweight cotton fabric that has a unique puckered texture. The name "seersucker" comes from the Persian words "shir o shakar," which mean "milk and sugar." This refers to the...

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Drills

These are warp faced cotton fabrics woven with 3,4, and 5 thread warp faced twills and 5 thread satin, with the twill lines running opposite to the direction of the twist of the warp yarn. Thus a...

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