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What is "White-on-White" - Definition & Explanation
Last Updated on: 29-Jan-2024 (5 months, 29 days ago)
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White-on-White
Some fabrics, such as men's shirtings or broadcloth, poplin, madras, etc., are made on a dobby or jacquard loom so the white motifs will appear on a white background.

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