Alternating Twist in Textiles: A Detailed ExplorationIntroductionThe textile industry, with its myriad of processes and techniques, has a complex and fascinating language all its own. One such term...
A top-grain, aniline dyed leather that's buffed to create a soft nap. Should not be confused with suede, which is the fles side of the leather. Look and feel is great for lowuse applications where...
A broad term for a wide range of plain weave fabrics, duck is usually made of cotton, although sometimes linen is used. The terms canvas and duck are often interchangeable, but "canvas" often is used...
Molding in textiles refers to the process of creating three-dimensional shapes or forms from flat fabric pieces. This technique is often used in the production of apparel, such as hats, shoes, and...
The process of applying heat and moisture to fabrics. Steaming is used to fix dyes applied in continuous dyeing processes and printing. It is also used to 'fix' fabrics such as wool and silk and can...