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In fabric, the internal arrangement of the fibers, the direction of a weave in a woven fabric.

In wood, the long direction of the wood cells.

In wood, the visible pattern made by pores and/or annual rings

Another word used for the length-wise (weft yarn) or the cross-wise / horizontal (warp yarn) threads of the fabric.

Another word used for the length wise (weft yarn) or cross-wise (warp yarn) threads of the fabric.

The lengthwise and crosswise threads (warp and weft directions) of a woven fabric.

Cut as an extension of the bodice, the dolman sleeve is designed without a socket for the shoulder, creating a deep, wide armhole that reaches from the waist to a narrowed wrist. Also called a...

A changeable colour effect on a lustrous or shiny fabric in which the warp yarns and weft yarns are of contrasting colours. NOTE: The fabric normally has a plain weave or a 2/2 twill weave when...

Long rope with which the thick woolen coat worn by the Gaddis is secured around the waist. Draping means to hang or to adorn the body form with loose fabric, and to obtain a body fitted garment by...

The highest grade of material made from the best of stock: Saxony, Silesia, or Australia merino wool. Two up and one down twill weave is used. Cloth must be even and smooth for its use as covering...

A finishing process in which a substance - like rubber, resin or synthetic compounds - covers the fabric on one or both sides. Polyurethane is a common coating for outerwear. Coating typically aids...