a) Descriptive of textile materials the normal lustre (q.v.) of which has been reduced by physical or chemical means.
b) The colour quality, an increase in which may be compared with the effect of...
Aging in textiles refers to the changes that occur in a fabric's physical and chemical properties over time, resulting from exposure to environmental factors such as light, heat, humidity, and...
Gauntlets are a type of glove that extend beyond the wrist and provide coverage for part or all of the forearm. They are worn for protection or fashion purposes and have been around for...
Cellophane is a thin, transparent sheet made of processed cellulose. Cellulose fibres from wood or cotton are dissolved in alkali to make a solution called viscose, which is then extruded through a...
The yarn numbering system based on length and weight originally used for cotton yarns and now employed for most staple yarns spun on the cotton, or short-staple, system. It is based on a unit length...