In textile manufacturing, the term "lap" refers to a sheet of fibrous material that is produced during the carding process. Carding is a process used to separate and align the fibers of a raw...
A corset is a garment worn to mold the torso into a desired shape for aesthetic or orthopaedic purposes (either for the duration of wearing it, or with a more lasting effect). Both men and women have...
Silk, the fabric that makes its own statement. Say "silk" to someone and what do they visualize? No other fabric generates quite the same reaction. For centuries silk has had a reputation as a...
Combed yarn is a type of yarn produced through a specialized process known as combing, which involves the removal of short fibers and impurities from the longer staple fibers. The combed yarn is...
The process of applying dyes to fibres, yarns, fabrics or garments. The type of dye, method used and liquor ratio (i.e. The amount of water used relative to the amount of fabric) has a huge influence...