A manufactured fiber similar to acrylic in characteristics and end-uses. Modacrylics have a higher resistance to chemicals and combustion than acrylic, but also have a lower safe ironing temperature...
A top-grain, aniline dyed leather that's buffed to create a soft nap. Should not be confused with suede, which is the fles side of the leather. Look and feel is great for lowuse applications where...
A machine on which the weaving is done. The warp (lengthwise) threads are secured on the loom through the eyes of heddles and attached to the loom beam at the front of the loom. The filling...
Fibrillation is a phenomenon that occurs in textile fibers, particularly natural fibers, where the individual fibrils or microfibers on the surface of the fiber become exposed and frayed, leading to...
Downproof is a term used in the textile industry to describe a fabric's ability to prevent the escape of down feathers or fill from bedding, garments, or other textile products. It refers to a...