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A fabric's ability to hang gracefully in a finished product.
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Strike-off
In the textile industry, a strike-off is a small sample of a fabric or textile design that is produced to give the customer an idea of how the final product will look. It is a crucial step in the...
Read about Strike-offDouble Knit Unveiled: The Versatile Fabric Revolutionizing Textile Design
A fabric knitted on a circular knitting machine using interlocking loops and a double stitch on a double needle frame to form a fabric with double thickness. It is the same on both sides. Today, most...
Read about Double KnitLastex
Lastex is an elastic fiber made from Latex. It is most often used with other fibers to create fabrics such as Spandex and foundation garments. Lastex will deteriorate after repeated washing and...
Read about LastexCorduroy: The Perfect Blend of Durability and Fashion
Typically made of cotton but can be made of rayon and other textiles. It has a filling pile with a plain or twill back and is made with an extra filling yarn. Corduroy is in the velvet family of...
Read about CorduroyNovelty Yarn
A yarn that is intentionally produced to have a special or unique effect. These effects can be produced by twisting together uneven single yarns, by using yarns that contain irregularities, or by...
Read about Novelty YarnExploring Membranes: The Science Behind Performance Textiles
Membrane: Revolutionizing Textiles and BeyondThe term "membrane" is commonly used in the textile industry to refer to a thin, flexible material that acts as a barrier while allowing certain elements,...
Read about MembranesKhaki
Literally a color description given to yellow-brown, earth/dust tones or greenish tinged shades, the term khaki has also evolved to define a strong cloth made of cotton, worsted or linen yarns and...
Read about KhakiFlannelette: Cozy and Chic in Fashion and Home Textiles
A heavy, soft cotton material with a napped finish, usually only on one side. In cheaper qualities the nap comes off. Launders well, easy to manipulate and is warm to wear. There are many types on...
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The city of Pau is known for its growing textile and fashion industry.