The capacity of cellulosics to resist creasing. These fabrics can be impregnated with a monomer or precondensate which is polmerised to a thermo-set resin. This process confers increased recovery on...
Antique taffeta is a type of fabric that has a luxurious and timeless appearance, often associated with formalwear and wedding gowns. This fabric is known for its crisp texture, subtle sheen, and...
A loose, sleeved coat-like garment worn over an inner garment like the angarakha (q.v.), generally sumptuous and appropriate for ceremonial occasions. Of Turkish origin, the chogha was also known as...
In the textile industry, a butt joint refers to a method of joining fabric pieces together without overlapping the edges. It involves aligning the edges of the fabric pieces and joining them using...
A hand-sewn stitch alternating from one side of a seam to the other. When properly done, none of the thread shows. Often used to attach outside back panels, to sew the 4th side of a pillow, to hand...