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What are "Smart Textiles" - Definition & Explanation
Last Updated on: 04-Jul-2024 (23 days ago)
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Smart Textiles
Textiles that can sense and react to changes in the environment, such as changes from mechanical , thermal, chemical, magnetic and other sources.

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Coir Fiber

A coarse fiber extracted from the fibrous outer shell of a coconut. Brown coir is harvested from fully ripened coconuts. It is thick, strong and has high abrasion resistance; it is typically used in...

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Color Abrasion

Color changes in localized areas of a garment due to differential wear, such as the knees of blue jeans. Often evident in cross-dye shades of blends where durable press treatments are applied. Color...

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Jamdani

Jamdani is a kind of fine cloth made in Bangladesh. Though mostly used for sari's, Jamdani is also used for scarves, handkerchiefs etc. Jamdani is believed to be a fusion of the ancient cloth-making...

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Tricotine Textiles: Perfect Blend for Stylish and Resilient Garments

Tricot is a type of knit fabric that is commonly used in the textile industry. It is characterized by its smooth, fine texture and its ability to stretch in both directions. Tricot fabrics are made...

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Camisole

A garment fashioned to wear under blouses, suits and etc., that covers from bust to waist. Usually sleeveless, camisoles (or "camis") traditionally offer little if any breast support, though some...

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Fustian

It is a velveteen with a high pick density and is also known as corduroy. The floats of weft are cut to form open fringes which run longitudinally warp way in the fabric giving a rib or cord like...

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Garment Dyeing

Garment dyeing is a textile dyeing process where the fabric is dyed after it has been cut and sewn into a garment. Unlike traditional dyeing methods where the fabric is dyed in its raw, unconstructed...

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Vegetable Dye

Vegetable dye, also known as natural dye, is a type of dye that is derived from plants, vegetables, fruits, and other natural sources. The use of vegetable dyes can be traced back to ancient...

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