Last Updated on: 28-Apr-2024 (2 months, 29 days ago)
Share on Facebook • Share on Twitter
Combinations of colors, stock-dyed to provide a mottled or melange type of yarn in woolens such as homespun, tweed, cheviot, shetland, etc.
Some more terms:
Fiber burn test
The fiber burn test is a widely used method in the textile industry to identify and determine the composition of fibers or fabrics. It involves burning a small sample of the material and observing...
Read about Fiber burn testLuxurious Nap Fabrics: The Art of Textile Texture
Shaded or directional design that requires all parts of the garment to be cut in the same direction. May result from the print or weave of the fabric or the way the fabric is made. Velvet, corduroy,...
Read about NapCover Factor
(Woven Fabrics) A number that indicates the extent to which the area of a fabric is covered by one set of threads. For any woven fabric, there are two cover factors: a warp cover factor and a weft...
Read about Cover FactorFancy Yarn
A yarn which differs from the normal construction of single and folded yarns by way of deliberately produced irregularities in its construction. These irregularities are formed by increasing the...
Read about Fancy YarnCamisole
A garment fashioned to wear under blouses, suits and etc., that covers from bust to waist. Usually sleeveless, camisoles (or "camis") traditionally offer little if any breast support, though some...
Read about CamisoleCreep
In the context of textiles, "creep" refers to the gradual deformation or elongation that occurs in a fabric or fiber over time when it is subjected to a constant load or stress. It is a property of...
Read about CreepGrospoint
Grospoint is a luxurious and ornate fabric widely used in the textile industry. It is characterized by a raised pattern or design created by weaving thicker, heavier yarns into the fabric. The term...
Read about GrospointAbsorbency
Absorbency is a fundamental characteristic of textile materials that refers to the ability of a fabric to take up and retain moisture or liquid substances. It is a critical parameter for many...
Read about AbsorbencyAdd a definition
- The term you want to define
- Its definition in 500 words or less
- Attach an image if necessary.
- Optionally, tell us about yourself in 200 words or less!
Companies for Heather Mixture or Blend:
- Company name
- Company address
- Attach a logo, if necessary.
- Optionally, tell us about yourself in 200 words or less!
Fashion designer Paul Smith has a passion for collecting rare and unusual objects.