Flexibility is a fundamental characteristic of textiles that refers to their ability to deform, bend, and stretch without breaking or losing shape. In the context of textile materials, flexibility...
A pre-shrinkage process which involves the dampening with a sponge to woolen and worsted fabrics. The process is accomplished by rolling in moist muslin, or by steaming. This procedure is performed...
In textiles, the term "hand" refers to the way a fabric feels when it is touched or handled. It is a subjective measure of a fabric's texture, softness, and pliability. The hand of a fabric is...
Retting is a stage in the manufacturing of vegetable fibers. It is the process of submerging plant leaves such as flax or hemp in water, and soaking them for a period of time to separate the fibers...
Fil-a-Fil is a popular fabric in the textile industry that is used for making dress shirts and other clothing items. The term Fil-a-Fil is French for "thread-to-thread" and refers to a type of fabric...