Last Updated on: 23-May-2024 (2 months, 4 days ago)
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Fabrics made for a variety of end-use applications, which provide functional qualities, such as moisture management, UV protection, anti-microbial, thermo-regulation, and wind/water resistance.
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Ultraviolet Protection Factor: Dressing Against the Sun
The UPF rating indicates how effective a fabric is at blocking out solar ultraviolet radiation from reaching the skin. UPF ratings range from 15 to 50 with higher ratings indicating more effective...
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Ball and claw is a decorative motif in furniture design that originated in 18th-century England and later became popular in American furniture. It is characterized by the use of carved ball-shaped...
Read about Ball-and-clawBurnout in Textiles: An Artistic Approach to Fabric Design
A process of printing which uses chemicals, rather than color, to burn out or dissolve away one fiber in a sized cloth. Purpose is to achieve a sheer lacy and heavy design. Also used to obtain...
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Insole is a term used in the textile industry to refer to the inner part of a shoe or boot that is designed to provide cushioning and support to the wearer's foot. It is a layer of material that is...
Read about InsoleBomber Jacket
A loose, zippered jacket with fitted waist and cuffs, resembling those worn by American bomber pilots in World War II. Can be made from nylon, woven blends or leather. Usually has a fur or pile...
Read about Bomber JacketMilled/Fulled
A method of compressing, shrinking and felting a fabric through the use of moisture heat and mechanical pressure. Usually done on wool and wool blends such as melton. The process often obscure the...
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A tuck in the fabric that is sewn. It is used to define the shape of a garment making a two dimensional piece of fabric into a three-dimensional garment. Darts are usually seen where the body curves:...
Read about DartOlefirn
(polyolefin/polypropylene) - A manufactured fiber characterized by its light weight, high strength, and abrasion resistance. Olefin is also good at transporting moisture, creating a wicking action....
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Fashion designer Ashley Williams is known for her playful and often controversial designs.