1) Decoration or trimming cut from one piece of fabric and stitched to another, usually with a satin stitch, to add dimension and texture. If the appliqu? occupies a significant amount of the design,...
Read about AppliqueDye Lot Variations: The Impact on Textile Quality and AestheticsHistory and Origin of Dye Lot in TextilesThe concept of a dye lot can be traced back to the earliest textile production techniques,...
Read about Dye LotThe term "nep" refers to an imperfection or irregularity found in textile fibers and fabrics. Neps are small, tangled clusters of fibers that create uneven spots or lumps, affecting the visual...
Read about NepA particular form of pressure mark (q.v.) in a fabric, and that is produced by the relief print-off of defects such as slubs or seams joining lengths of fabric, under excessive rolling tension or by...
Read about Seam MarkTreatment or process designed to alter or improve the surface appearance, function or texture of a fabric. Examples include: mercerizing, calendaring, glazing, moir?, napping, shearing, cropping,...
Read about Basic FinishUsually a nylon/polyester blended yarn that is spun into a microfiber like fabric. It is then brushed twice to achieve the suede touch. The first brushing is applied before dyeing and the second...
Read about Micro SuedeA textile product of substantial length and relatively small cross-section and that consists of fibres (q.v.) or filament(s) (q.v.) (or both) with or without twist. NOTE: a) Assemblies of fibres or...
Read about YarnMarble cloth, also known as marbled fabric or marbleized textile, is a unique type of textile that mimics the appearance of marble stone. It is characterized by swirling patterns and a marbled...
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