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A twill originally made of wool, cotton or linen and used for sifting. It is now a worsted fabric with a very short nap and light in weight used for clothing.
A soft cotton or worsted fabric with an open mesh; used for curtains or clothing etc.
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Vegetable Tanning: Age-Old Craft in Modern Textile Industry
Vegetable tanning refers to the use of natural tannins to create usable leather from hides. Natural tannins are present in bark, wood, leaves and fruits of chestnut, oak and hemlock trees. This...
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Bourrelet is a term used in the textile industry to refer to a type of trim or cord used to enhance the appearance of garments or accessories. It is commonly found in high-end fashion and luxury...
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Wet describing chemicals applied to a fabric and generally seen as less environmental-friendly than mechanical dry finishes. However, there are some eco-friendly wet finishes, which are increasing in...
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Distance or portion of a curtain rod that extends beyond the bracket and meets back at the wall. A return conceals the working parts of the hardware and prevents daylight from coming in between the...
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Stitch in the ditch is a sewing technique used in quilting and other textile projects to create a neat and professional-looking finish. The technique involves stitching along the seam lines of a...
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A wavy, rippled or watered appearance on a woven rib fabric and that is produced by the action of heat and heavy pressure from rollers. NOTE: The appearance is caused by differences in the reflection...
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A true exotic yarn for the hills of Peru. It's an intimate blend of 40% Angora / 40% Merino / 20% Rayon. This three-ply 2200 yds/lb yarn should be used for that special garment where a soft luxurious...
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A tracksuit is a article of clothing consisting of two parts- trousers and a jacket. It was originally intended for use in sports mainly as what athletes wore over the clothes they competed in to be...
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Dupioni silk is made from the fibers produced by two silk worms that spin a cocoon together.