A method of coloring fabric made with strategically placed yarns of 2 or more different fibers. A pre-planned effect becomes visible by dyeing the fabric in different dye baths, one for each of the...
Arran, also known as Arran tweed, is a type of woven fabric that originated from the Isle of Arran in Scotland. This textile is a type of tweed that is made from wool and is known for its soft...
Fiber sources are found in nature. That is, "any fiber that exists as such in the natural state." (TFPIA) Natural fibers used to create upholstery fabric include cotton, linen, hemp, silk and wool....
Removal of loose threads, knots, slubs, burs, and other extraneous materials from fabrics by means of a burling iron, a type of tweezer. The trick is to remove the impurity without damaging the...
Fil Coupe, also known as cut thread, is a textile technique characterized by the creation of patterns or motifs with clipped yarns. The term "Fil Coupe" is derived from the French words "fil"...