To achieve a matte, cotton-like texture, a jet of air is blown on a fiber to give it a rough, non-reflective surface. Textured fibers offer greater bulk and airiness to a fabric without increasing...
A leotard is a close-fitting one-piece garment that covers the torso and legs, typically worn by dancers, gymnasts, and athletes. The garment is made from a stretchy, form-fitting material, such as...
A method of printing resulting in short fibers, rather than color, being applied in a design to the surface of the fabric. The fabric may be printed with an adhesive and the fiber dusted onto it, or...
A term used in identifying the structure of a yarn, fabric, or other textile material. For example, details such as denier (decitex), filament count, twist level and direction, and number of plies...
Ratine is a type of textured fabric that is often used in the production of clothing and home textiles. The fabric is characterized by its unique, bumpy texture that is created by the use of slubbed...