Hydrophilic fibers refer to fibers that can absorb moisture and water, making them useful for textiles that require moisture management, such as athletic and performance wear. Hydrophilic fibers can...
Cotton fabrics such as chintz or tarlatan treated with starch, glue. paraffin, or shellac and run through a hot friction roller to give a high polish. These types are not durable in washing. Newer,...
a) The second of the three basic motions in weaving, in which the weft is passed through the warp shed.
b) The rectification of the face and the back of a carpet after manufacture, including...
In the textile industry, "bleeding" refers to the phenomenon where dyes or pigments used to color fabrics leach out or migrate from the fabric when exposed to moisture, such as water or sweat. This...
(woven fabric) - usually caused by an extra piece of yarn that is woven into fabric. It can also be caused by thick places in the yarn. Often is caused by fly waste being spun in yarn in the...