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What is "Knife Edge" - Definition & Explanation
Last Updated on: 04-Feb-2024 (5 months, 23 days ago)
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Knife Edge
A box-less pillow made by stitching two flat pieces of fabric.
Knife Edge
A type of scissors with a specific grind on the blades.
Knife Edge
A seam without a decorative finish.

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Billard Cloth

The highest grade of material made from the best of stock: Saxony, Silesia, or Australia merino wool. Two up and one down twill weave is used. Cloth must be even and smooth for its use as covering...

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Plied Yarn: The Twisted Tale of Durability and Versatility

A yarn composed of two or more single yarns twisted together. Many two-ply yarns are used in carpet. In cut-pile carpet, eg, saxony, plied yarns must be heat-set to prevent untwisting under traffic....

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Grinning

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Netting

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Chite

Chite, also spelled as chintz or chitta, is a cotton fabric that is printed with floral or other designs. It has a glazed finish on one side, which gives it a shiny appearance. Chite is popular in...

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The Magic of Interlining: Unveiling Textile's Hidden Support System

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Mashru

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Fibre Length: The Invisible Powerhouse of Textile Properties

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