Conjugate fiber, also known as bicomponent fiber, is a type of synthetic fiber that is composed of two or more chemically distinct polymers extruded together to form a single filament or fiber. The...
Volatile Organic Compounds are organic chemical compounds that have high enough vapor pressures under normal conditions to significantly vaporize and enter the atmosphere. Volatile organic compounds...
The force necessary to tear a fabric, measured by the force necessary to start or continue a tear in a fabric. Expressed in pounds or in grams, the most commonly used method for determining the tear...
A jacquard fabric usually made with a taffeta or faille ground. The design is created by colored warp threads brought up on the face of the fabric, leaving loose yarns on the back. These threads are...
Cap sleeves are a popular style of sleeve in textile design that is commonly used in women's clothing. This sleeve style is characterized by its short length, which extends only slightly over the...