Volatile Organic Compounds are organic chemical compounds that have high enough vapor pressures under normal conditions to significantly vaporize and enter the atmosphere. Volatile organic compounds...
In the textile industry, the term "hairline" refers to a specific type of fabric pattern or finish that resembles the fine, delicate hairs on the surface of certain materials. It is characterized by...
Artificial aging by wear and tear to leather or wood. In wood this can be physical distressing such as dents, gouges, worm holes, and scratches, or finish distressing such as wearing away, crackle,...
Sometimes called "Wild Silk' it is the product of the uncultivated silkworm-- more uneven, coarser and stronger than true or cultivated silk. Tussah takes dye poorly and is therefore often woven in...
Stitch in the ditch is a sewing technique used in quilting and other textile projects to create a neat and professional-looking finish. The technique involves stitching along the seam lines of a...