Aida cloth is a type of textile that is commonly used in needlework projects such as cross-stitch and embroidery. It is a woven fabric that is characterized by its unique structure of evenly spaced...
Read about Aida clothThe process of introducing dye (or pigment) into the molten plastic or solution from which yarns are produced to manufacture coloured yarns rather than the usual white ones. Because no extra dyeing...
Read about Dope-dyeA weaving term for yarns in woven fabrics and carpets which run in the machine direction (or lengthwise). Warp yarns are usually delivered to a weaving loom from a beam mounted behind the loom. Woven...
Read about WarpA cotton, wool, and even synthetic fabric of a sateen or twill construction with extra fillings for long floats. Thankfully, it does not resemble true chinchilla fur. It has small nubs on the surface...
Read about ChinchillaUsually have straight or close fitting skirts, accompanied by a form fitting bodice. The skirt is often ankle length and sometimes has a slit in either the front, side, or back to make walking...
Read about Sheaths(Anti-Microbial) - A fabric that has been chemically treated or a fiber that is created by incorporating the anti-bacterial chemical agent into the fiber formula, making the finished fiber or fabric...
Read about Anti-BacterialAnother largely historic fabric that was popular in the 14th and 15th centuries. It was a very beautiful fabric which was often stripped with gold or silver. It had a satin base and was diapered like...
Read about CamocasRaising is a textile finishing process that involves brushing a fabric to raise the fibers on its surface. This creates a soft, fuzzy texture and enhances the fabric's insulating properties. The...
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