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The garment is literally sandblasted for a worn-in look; fabric has to be very durable to withstand the abuse, usually 14 oz. denim for jeans.
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Luxurious Nap Fabrics: The Art of Textile Texture
Shaded or directional design that requires all parts of the garment to be cut in the same direction. May result from the print or weave of the fabric or the way the fabric is made. Velvet, corduroy,...
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Embroidery is an ancient variety of decorative needlework in which designs and pictures are created by stitching strands of some material on to a layer of another material. Most embroidery uses...
Read about EmbroideryFabric Air Conditioning
A chemical process in which short fuzzy fibres are sealed into a yarn or are removed from the cloth to make the fabric more porous. The strength of the fabric is not impaired. A porous fabric permits...
Read about Fabric Air ConditioningUFAC
The Upholstered Furniture Action Council. A voluntary industry organization that created manufacturing standards to reduce the likelihood of upholstered furniture catching fire from a smoldering...
Read about UFACCross Dyeing: The Textile Industry's Colour Mixing Masterstroke
Understanding Cross Dyeing: An OverviewDyeing is a time-honoured practice in the textile industry, instrumental in creating textiles of varied hues and patterns. Among the many dyeing techniques...
Read about Cross DyeingCamisole
A garment fashioned to wear under blouses, suits and etc., that covers from bust to waist. Usually sleeveless, camisoles (or "camis") traditionally offer little if any breast support, though some...
Read about CamisoleTorque
A term applied to a type of nylon yarn which has been through processing to introduce a high level of twist. This creates a yarn with some recovery but without "bulk" associated with texturised...
Read about TorqueFil-a-Fil
Fil-a-Fil is a popular fabric in the textile industry that is used for making dress shirts and other clothing items. The term Fil-a-Fil is French for "thread-to-thread" and refers to a type of fabric...
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