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What are "Foil" - Definition & Explanation

Foil
A thin piece of material put under another material to add color or brilliance.

Some other terms

Some more terms:

Outing flannel is a soft and lightweight woven cotton fabric that is often used in apparel and bedding products. It is typically brushed on both sides to create a fuzzy texture that is cozy and warm...
Turns inserted in opposite directions and in equal numbers in adjacent elements of yarn, silver (q.v.) or similar aggregations of fibres or filaments, and that are characterised by their temporary...
Tyres reinforced by layers of tyre cord fabric arranged alternately so that the main load bearing yarns lie at an angle of less than 90? to the plane in which the tyre rotates and yarns of adjacent...
The hair of the Angora goat. The long, fine fibers are so smooth and soft that they must be combined with other fibers in weaving.The hair of the Angora rabbit. The fine, lightweight hair is warm,...
Acitate A man-made fiber with a luxurious feeling, which dyes in brilliant colors and is economical. Bui if offers low resistance to wear and only fair resistance to sunlight. When blended with other...

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