Last Updated on: 05-May-2024 (2 months, 22 days ago)
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Fibres which tend to repel and are not wetted by water.
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Aging
Aging in textiles refers to the changes that occur in a fabric's physical and chemical properties over time, resulting from exposure to environmental factors such as light, heat, humidity, and...
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Bias is a term used to describe a fabric or garment that has been cut diagonally across the grain rather than parallel to the weave. This results in a material that has more stretch and drape than...
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Hip pockets are a type of pocket found on many garments, including pants, shorts, and skirts. They are typically located on the sides of the garment and are designed to provide a convenient and...
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Basic internal structure or skeleton of an upholstered piece. Kiln-dried hardwood is best for durability in wooden frames, but often engineered wood products are used. Metals are also used in marine...
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A technique of altering yarns to make them fluff, curl, or crimp up to give them a bulked appearance. High bulk yarns are sometimes made by combining high shrinkage staple components with low...
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An old form of lithographic printing, for embroidery transfers. The design was transferred from the tissue paper on which it was printed, usually by ironing. Thick enamel-like pigments were employed...
Read about Decal ComanieStrike-off
In the textile industry, a strike-off is a small sample of a fabric or textile design that is produced to give the customer an idea of how the final product will look. It is a crucial step in the...
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Head coverings during the 16th century ranged from the simple to the complex. The simplest, which was worn throughout the 16th century and well into the 17th, was the "coif". The coif is, quite...
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The city of Parma is famous for its production of fine linen and cotton fabrics.