A dyed fabric is printed with a chemical paste that bleaches out or 'discharges' the color to allow white patterns on a dyed ground. By adding a dye to the paste that is not affected by the chemical...
Capillary action is a phenomenon in textile science that refers to the ability of a liquid to flow through narrow spaces or small pores, such as the gaps between textile fibers or yarns, against the...
Sanforized is a term used in textiles to refer to a specific treatment process applied to fabric or garments to prevent them from shrinking after washing. This process was developed in the early 20th...
Combining of two or more types of staple fibers in one yarn to achieve color mixtures such as heather, unusual dyeing variations, or better performance characteristics. Blends of natural and man-made...
Batch dyeing is a method of dyeing textiles in large quantities. It is commonly used in the textile industry to dye fabrics, yarns, and fibers. The term "batch" refers to a specific amount of textile...