Fabrication refers to the process of converting raw materials into finished textile products. It involves a series of operations, such as weaving, knitting, dyeing, printing, finishing, and...
A zoot suit is a man's suit with wide-legged, tight-cuffed, or "pegged," trousers; a long coat with wide lapels, and wide, padded shoulders. It was described by one young fan at the time as "a...
Flexibility in textiles refers to the ability of a fabric or material to bend, stretch, and conform to different shapes and movements without losing its integrity or causing discomfort. It is an...
a) In Fibre
The waviness of a fibre, i.e. the condition in which the axis of a fibre under minimum external stress departs from a straight line and follows a simple or a complex or an irregular wavy...
A treatment of cotton yarn or fabric to increase its luster. Its affinity for dyes is also enhanced. In the process, the material is immersed under tension in a sodium hydroxide (caustic soda)...