A technique of altering yarns to make them fluff, curl, or crimp up to give them a bulked appearance. High bulk yarns are sometimes made by combining high shrinkage staple components with low...
In textile production, "thick and thin" refers to a specific type of yarn or fabric that intentionally exhibits variations in thickness throughout its structure. This deliberate irregularity creates...
Retting is a stage in the manufacturing of vegetable fibers. It is the process of submerging plant leaves such as flax or hemp in water, and soaking them for a period of time to separate the fibers...
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...
Referring to the arrangement or character of the yarns on the surface of the fabric. Often used to describe fabrics with surface interest the result of using novelty yarns or novelty weaves such as...