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What is "Shaker" - Definition & Explanation
Last Updated on: 12-May-2023 (6 months, 17 days ago)
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Shaker
A heavy 1x1 rib knit.

Some other terms

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A cotton or wool fabric made using a crosswise rib variation of the plain weave. The construction is characterized by having a slight ridge effect in one direction, usually the filling. The filling...
The combing process is an additional step beyond carding. In this process the fibers are arranged in a highly parallel form, and additional short fibers are removed, producing high quality yarns with...
A system of spinning, using a ring spinning frame that drafts the roving, twists the yarn, and winds it on the bobbin continuously and simultaneously on one operation. Modern ring frames are suitable...
Cotton and Linen or blend of rayon staple and cotton, usually in a dobby weave with a smooth, clear finish and small diamond-shaped figures with a dot in the center of each. The pattern suggests the...
In textile manufacturing, "stretch in weft" refers to the ability of a fabric to stretch horizontally across the width of the fabric. It is also known as "crosswise stretch" or "widthwise stretch."...

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