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Hemp is currently being used by designers in clothing. When thinking of hemp, the illegal plant, marijuana comes to mind. No, hemp fabric does not contain the narcotic chemical that, when smoked...
Read about Hempa) A multi-filament yarn with no twist. NOTE: The term is still used in respect of these yarns after a small amount of twist has been introduced by subsequent processing, e.g. as in over-end...
Read about Flat YarnA term used in bonding or laminating to describe the amount of force required to delaminate a piece of woven or knit fabric from its urethane foam or backing material. The stronger the bond, the...
Read about Bond StrengthLace-making is an ancient craft. A lace fabric is lightweight openwork fabric, patterned, either by machine or by hand, with open holes in the work. The holes can be formed via removal of threads or...
Read about LaceCotton fabric made of combed yarn that comes in a plain weave with a crosswise or lengthwise spaced rib or crossbar effect. A thin sheer with corded spaced stripes that could be single, double or...
Read about DimityA lightweight cloth, usually cotton. Often use as an inner cover, decking material or dust cover. In slipcovers, can be used as an under cover to prevent a dark-colored upholstery fabric from showing...
Read about MuslinIn textile terminology, a "cap" refers to a specific type of headgear that is made from fabric and is designed to cover the head. Caps are worn for various purposes, including fashion, protection,...
Read about CapDye Lot Variations: The Impact on Textile Quality and AestheticsHistory and Origin of Dye Lot in TextilesThe concept of a dye lot can be traced back to the earliest textile production techniques,...
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