Fustian is a term for a variety of heavy twilled woven cotton fabrics, chiefly prepared for menswear. Usually dyed in a dark shade. Declined in popularity from 1813, being replaced by harder wearing...
A chemical reaction that changes cellulose linters (cotton) into cellulose acetate. This reaction improves the heat and rot resistance of the fiber yet does not adversely affect the other good...
Broadloom is a term used in the textile industry to refer to a type of carpet that is woven on a wide loom. Broadloom carpets are popular in residential and commercial settings, and they are...
In textile manufacturing, "stretch in weft" refers to the ability of a fabric to stretch horizontally across the width of the fabric. It is also known as "crosswise stretch" or "widthwise stretch."...
A substrate refers to the underlying material or fabric on which various processes, treatments, or coatings are applied. It serves as the foundation or base upon which the desired functional or...