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What is "Weight" - Definition & Explanation
Last Updated on: 24-Jun-2024 (1 month, 3 days ago)
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Weight
Usually measured in ounces per yard.

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Venetian

A fabric of worsted, wool worsted and wool and cotton in a satin weave, some in small repeat twill weaves with a clear finish. Has a very good lustre finish which resembles satin. Some has a slight...

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Quilted Textiles: From Armor to Artform

Two Or More Layers Of Fabric Which Have Been Stitched Through, Often With Batting . The Stitching Forms A Pattern, Most Commonly A Square Or Diamond Shape. Used For Apparel, Bedspreads, Sleeping...

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Sulphur dye

Sulphur dye is a type of dye used in the textile industry to color various fabrics. It belongs to the class of synthetic dyes known as vat dyes, which are characterized by their excellent...

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Continuous Filament Yarn

A yarn composed of one or more filaments that run the whole length of the yarn. NOTE: Yarns of one filament and of more than one filament are known as monofilament and multi-filament yarns...

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cushion shelf

Term used to describe the depression on the deck of a sofa or chair created where the front band meets the deck, and is sewn to the underlying layers of cloth. This also creates a slight rise in the...

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Abercrombie: Unraveling Its Textile Legacy and Global Influence

Scottish tartan fabric woven with a blue and black ground and green and white over-check. Medium weight, usually not heavy enough for outerwear. Originally all-wool, but now may contain a proportion...

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Yoke

An added section of fabric in a shirt or pants that enhances the fit. On a shirt, the yoke is usually on the back across the top shoulder area but can also be on the front shoulder to chest area. On...

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Eyelets: The Delicate Artistry Transforming Textile Design

Grommets and eyelets are metal, plastic, or rubber rings that are inserted into a hole made through another material. They may be used to reinforce the hole, to shield something from the sharp edges...

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