An alternative, non-harmful method of producing silk. Silk is woven by making use of empty cocoons rather than harvesting live moth pupae. Cultivated on forest trees, the silk is spun after the...
Algaecide is a chemical agent used to prevent the growth and spread of algae in various textile applications, including pools, spas, and water features. Algae are single-celled organisms that grow...
Grommets are an essential hardware component in the textile industry. They are small metal or plastic rings with an opening that are used to reinforce holes in fabric, leather, or other materials....
A lightweight, plain weave, fabric, made from cotton, rayon, or acetate, and characterized by a puckered striped effect, usually in the warp direction. The crinkled effect is created through the...
The ability of a fabric to withstand permanent discoloration by the action of liquids. This property depends partly upon the chemical nature of the fibre but may be improved by proprietary...