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What is "Lame" - Definition & Explanation
Last Updated on: 08-Feb-2024 (5 months, 19 days ago)
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Lame
A fabric woven or knit with metallic yarns. It is usually gold or silver in color. Used in evening wear.

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Book Fold

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Knitting needle gauge

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Residual Shrinkage

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Kenaf

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