In the context of textiles, "limp" refers to a characteristic of fabric or garments that lack stiffness or structure. It describes a material that is soft, pliable, and flexible, often draping...
Folded yarn, also known as cabled yarn, is a type of yarn that is created by twisting two or more plies of yarn together in the opposite direction from which they were spun. This process, called...
A manufactured fiber, most often used in sweaters or pile fabrics, where little or no pressing is recommended, as the fiber has a low softening or melting point. However, it has also been...
A finishing process in which the fabric is wound tightly onto a perforated roller and either immersed in hot water, which is also circulated through the fabric (wet decatising) or has steam blown...
Very soft and very light fabric with a silky hand. The fiber is obtained from the Alpaca goat. Alpaca resembles mohair and is often imitated in cheaper versions using wool and rayon blends. It is...