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What are "Flock" - Definition & Explanation

Flock
Material produced by reducing waste textile fibres to fragments. Historically this was used to stuff upholstery.
Flock
A material obtained by reducing textile fibres to fragments by, for example, cutting, tearing, or grinding.
Flock
A very short fiberous material sometimes used in coating paper, fabric, rubber and other objects.

Some other terms

Some more terms:

In textile manufacturing, "stretch in weft" refers to the ability of a fabric to stretch horizontally across the width of the fabric. It is also known as "crosswise stretch" or "widthwise stretch."...
The crimped, rippled, wavy or pebbled appearance of a fabric where distortion of the structure has occurred as the result of non-uniform relaxation or shrinkage. NOTE: This defect may result from...
The seat area upon which the seat cushion rests. The deck cloth is often a different, cheaper or more durable fabric, but if it is the same fabric as the rest of the cover, it's called "Self-decked"...
Perspiration Resistant is a term used in the textile industry to describe fabrics or finishes that have the ability to resist the damaging effects of perspiration. It refers to the capability of a...
Combining of two or more types of staple fibers in one yarn to achieve color mixtures such as heather, unusual dyeing variations, or better performance characteristics. Blends of natural and man-made...

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