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Tapered and tailored, or a form-fitting garment.
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Hopsack Weave
A modification of a plain weave in which two or more warp yarns weave together as one and two or more weft yarns weave together as one. NOTE: The basic hopsack weaves may be modified in a number of...
Read about Hopsack WeaveLooms Major Motions
These are shedding, picking, and beating-up. Minor motions on looms are the take-up, let-off, and pattern. The first three motions are linked together as follows: a. Shedding Motion: The separating...
Read about Looms Major MotionsGrey Goods
A fabric in the condition in which it leaves the loom or knitting machine, i.e. before any bleaching, dyeing or finishing treatment has been given to it. NOTE: In some countries, particularly on the...
Read about Grey GoodsOlefin in Textiles: Unraveling the Threads of Versatility
(also known as polyolefin and polypropylene) - A manufactured fiber characterized by its light weight, high strength, and abrasion resistance. Olefin is also good at transporting moisture, creating a...
Read about OlefinOttoman
A tightly woven plain weave ribbed fabric with a hard slightly lustered surface. The ribbed effect is created by weaving a finer silk or manufactured warp yarn with a heavier filler yarn, usually...
Read about OttomanTankini
A tankini is a type of two-piece swimsuit. The tankini is disguished from the classic bikini by the difference in tops. The tankini top extends downward to somewhere between just above the navel and...
Read about TankiniAcetate
A manufactured fiber in which the fiber forming substance is cellulose acetate. Where not less than 92% of the hydroxyl groups are acetylated, the term triacetate may be used as a generic description...
Read about AcetateHydrophilic Fibers: Enhance Moisture Management in Athletic Wear
Hydrophilic fibers refer to fibers that can absorb moisture and water, making them useful for textiles that require moisture management, such as athletic and performance wear. Hydrophilic fibers can...
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The French textile industry is a major contributor to the country's export economy.