In textile terminology, "show wood" refers to a specific type of decorative wood used in upholstery and furniture manufacturing. It refers to the exposed wood frame or legs of a piece of furniture,...
A unit of thermal resistance. The insulation required to produce the necessary heat to keep an individual comfortable at 21 degrees Centigrade with air movement at .1 m/s. One clo is about equal to...
Boucle is a type of yarn or fabric characterized by its looped or curly texture. The word boucle comes from the French word "boucler," which means "to curl." Boucle can be made from a variety of...
This lace often has a high profile, and is made using a needlepoint technique rather than embroidery. A heavier weight lace, the patterns vary from geometric to floral. Each pattern is attached to...
A method of coloring fabric made with strategically placed yarns of 2 or more different fibers. A pre-planned effect becomes visible by dyeing the fabric in different dye baths, one for each of the...