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What is "Soft Shell" - Definition & Explanation
Last Updated on: 02-May-2024 (2 months, 25 days ago)
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Soft Shell
Soft shell fabrics combine the benefits of hard shell fabrics with a breathable, flexible, comfortable fabric. Stretch wovens with a DWR treatment.

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Anti-bacterial, anti-microbial, anti-fungal

Properties given to textile materials using additives to eliminate or prevent the growth of bacteria and fungi. Usually, the additives remain after initial washing but may be washed out over a period...

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Stitchbonding

A process in which a series of interlooped stitches are inserted along the length of a pre-formed fabric, an array of cross-laid yarns or a fibre web. Proprietary systems include Arachne, Malipol and...

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Three-four-five triangle

A method of layout to determine a right angle (square corner) in frames, fabric, construction, etc. It derives from the fact that a triangle with sides of 3-4-5 will have a right angle. The legs will...

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Tenacity Defined: How Fiber Strength Determines Fabric Durability

The property of fibers that measures strength. This is determined by the force required to rupture of break the fiber. Typically, this is measure is grams per denier, or g/d. Tensile strength measres...

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Doubleknit

A woven fabric construction made by interlacing two or more sets of warp yarns with two or more sets of filling yarns. A weft knit fabric in which two layers of loops are formed that cannot be...

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Pack Dyeing

The forced circulation of dye liquor through packages of fibre, yarn or fabric, without limitation of temperature. NOTE: The use of the term "pressure dyeing" in this connection is deprecated. (See...

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Crabbing

Crabbing, also known as "skewing" or "skewing correction," is a process used in the textile industry to rectify or prevent distortion or biasing of fabric during manufacturing. It involves applying...

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Shelf Bra Revelations: From History to Modern-Day Applications

Exploring the Ingenious Shelf Bra: A Textile MarvelThe shelf bra, a remarkable innovation in textile engineering, stands as a testament to the ingenuity and versatility of fabric design. Originating...

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