Pellon is a brand name that has become synonymous with a specific type of interfacing material used in the textile industry. Interfacing refers to a layer of fabric or material that is added to the...
Fiber sources are found in nature. That is, "any fiber that exists as such in the natural state." (TFPIA) Natural fibers used to create upholstery fabric include cotton, linen, hemp, silk and wool....
Chaps (pronounced 'shaps', and short for chaparajos) are sturdy leather coverings for the legs. They hang from one's belt, but unlike trousers they are not joined at the crotch. The most sturdy kind...
Off-pressing is a crucial process in textile manufacturing that involves removing excess moisture and improving the appearance of fabric after it has been dyed or printed. It is an essential step in...
A treatment of cotton yarn or fabric to increase its luster. Its affinity for dyes is also enhanced. In the process, the material is immersed under tension in a sodium hydroxide (caustic soda)...