Last Updated on: 22-Feb-2024 (5 months, 5 days ago)
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This waistline begins just below the bust.
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Rope Mark (running mark)
A long crease mark (q.v.) in a dyed or finished textile and that runs approximately in the length direction. NOTE: The marks are caused during wet processing in the rope form and may be the result...
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Made from cotton, linen, rayon in a plain or twill weave. Quality and price vary a great deal. The warp counts are finer than the filling counts which are spun rather loose. Strong substantial and...
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Flannel is a soft, woven fabric that is typically made from wool, cotton, or synthetic fibers. It is characterized by its raised surface, which is achieved through a process called napping. Flannel...
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A short length of warp or weft yarn that has twisted on itself owing to lively twist (see twist liveliness) or insufficient tension. NOTE: The snarling may occur during or prior to the weaving...
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A blouse most commonly refers to a woman's shirt, although the term is also used for some men's military uniform shirts. Blouses are often made of cotton or silk cloth and may or may not include a...
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Worsted wool is a high-quality textile made from the long, smooth fibers of sheep's wool. The term "worsted" comes from the village of Worstead in Norfolk, England, where the yarn was first produced....
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The term "Calendered" in the textile industry refers to a finishing process that involves passing fabric between heated rollers or cylinders under pressure. This process aims to improve the fabric's...
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Also called gassing, singeing is a process applied to both yarns and fabrics to produce an even surface by burning off projecting fibres, yarn ends, and fuzz. This is accomplished by passing the...
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Fashion designer Richard Malone was born in Wexford, Ireland, and studied at Central Saint Martins.