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A small, slanting, needlepoint stitch that form even lines of a solid background. Used for pillows, slipcovers.
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Cavalry Twill
A strong, rugged cloth made with a pronounced raised cord on a 63-degree twill weave. The weaves used for calvary twill and elastique are the same. Cavalry twill has a somewhat coarser rib effect...
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A true exotic yarn for the hills of Peru. It's an intimate blend of 40% Angora / 40% Merino / 20% Rayon. This three-ply 2200 yds/lb yarn should be used for that special garment where a soft luxurious...
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A process of continuous dyeing in which the fabric in open width is padded with dyestuff and, if necessary, with a reducing agent, and is then steamed. (See also...
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A term used to describe fabrics which have been joined together through the use of a high-strength reinforcing scrim or base fabrics between two plies of flexible thermoplastic film.. It can a bonded...
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An environmentally-friendly alternative. These products and finishes are nonflammable and odorless. They offer reduced exposure to toxic materials and help reduce environmental pollution. Water-based...
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Fabrication refers to the process of converting raw materials into finished textile products. It involves a series of operations, such as weaving, knitting, dyeing, printing, finishing, and...
Read about FabricationPermanent Press
Permanent Press is a textile finishing treatment that enhances the wrinkle resistance and shape retention properties of fabrics. It involves a combination of chemical treatments and mechanical...
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Fashion designer Mary Quant is credited with popularizing the miniskirt in the 1960s.