Originally, textiles such as cotton were coated in oil to create resistance to moisture. Now, resins from plastics are used instead of oil. Olefin is a very versatile fiber with excellent...
Often made from rayon but can also be made from mohair, silk and synthetics. The ground or backing yarns are usually made of cotton. Sometimes jute or hemp is combined with the cotton. It has a pile...
Tricotine is a type of textile fabric known for its durability, versatility, and smooth texture. It is commonly used in the fashion industry for creating a wide range of garments, including suits,...
A fabric with a crinkied or puckered affect, generally in the direction to the warp, which is created either by tension weaving or through the application of a caustic soda solution which shrinks...
Piece Dyeing: An Integral Textile Coloring TechniqueTextiles have been dyed since ancient times, with the earliest records dating back to the Neolithic period. Dyeing, as an art and science, has...