Silk, the fabric that makes its own statement. Say "silk" to someone and what do they visualize? No other fabric generates quite the same reaction. For centuries silk has had a reputation as a...
Decorative strip above window: a narrow piece of fabric or board attached above a window for decoration and to hide the curtain rod. Early 20th century. Probably alteration of French palmette...
Batch dyeing is a method of dyeing textiles in large quantities. It is commonly used in the textile industry to dye fabrics, yarns, and fibers. The term "batch" refers to a specific amount of textile...
Form fitting is a term used in the textile industry to describe a garment or fabric that is designed to closely follow the contours of the wearer's body. It is characterized by a snug fit that...
A machine in which heavy bowls rotate in contact under mechanical pressure.
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The bowls may be unheated or one may be a thick-walled steel shell heated internally. All bowls may rotate at the...