Chite, also spelled as chintz or chitta, is a cotton fabric that is printed with floral or other designs. It has a glazed finish on one side, which gives it a shiny appearance. Chite is popular in...
The use of the term in relation to treated cotton ducks is prohibited by the "Fair Trade Practices Act" unless :the product shall be impervious to the passage of any water so long as the fabric may...
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...
(douppioni) silk yarns made from the cocoon of two silk worms that have nested toghether. In spinning, the double strand is not separated so the yarn is uneven and irregular with a large diameter in...
In textile manufacturing, the term "fell" refers to a specific characteristic of fabric that pertains to its appearance, texture, and structure. The fell is an important aspect of woven fabrics,...