The ability of a fabric to withstand exposure to sunlight, dry cleaning and laundering without fading or running. The types of fiber, dye and treatment used for setting the color determine how...
Pellon is a brand name that has become synonymous with a specific type of interfacing material used in the textile industry. Interfacing refers to a layer of fabric or material that is added to the...
Balanced cloth, in the context of textiles, refers to a type of fabric construction where the number of warp and weft threads per inch is equal, resulting in a symmetrical and evenly woven fabric. It...
Moccasin is a native American word, and means a shoe made of deerskin or soft leather. It is made in one piece; the sole is soft and flexible and the upper part is often adorned with embroidery,...
Cotton gauze used in the kitchen for straining liquids and wrapping foods to make them easier to remove from vessels after cooking; available in fine or coarse weaves. Sometimes known as butter...