In textiles, the term "hand" refers to the way a fabric feels when it is touched or handled. It is a subjective measure of a fabric's texture, softness, and pliability. The hand of a fabric is...
In textile manufacturing, a heald refers to a device used in weaving looms to control the movement of warp yarns during the weaving process. It plays a vital role in creating patterns and designs in...
A fabric produced by interlocking loops in a lengthwise direction. Warp knits tend to be flatter, smoother, more run resistant, and more stable than weft knits. Examples are tricot, raschel and...
An old form of lithographic printing, for embroidery transfers. The design was transferred from the tissue paper on which it was printed, usually by ironing. Thick enamel-like pigments were employed...
Melange, also known as heather or marl, is a textile term used to describe a fabric that is made from a blend of different colored fibers. The word "melange" comes from the French word for "mixture,"...