A mechanical treatment that uses beetlers or fallers to give fabric surfaces a flattened appearance. The spaces between warp and filling are covered up and tend to produce a high gloss to the...
In the textile industry, the term "hairline" refers to a specific type of fabric pattern or finish that resembles the fine, delicate hairs on the surface of certain materials. It is characterized by...
Cotton, and sometimes silk, in a Leno, gauze, knotted, or mesh weave. First made in France in 1834, it has a dull surfaced net with various sized holes. Has white or colored dots individually spaced...
Kodel in Textiles: A Deep Dive into Fiber InnovationIntroductionUnderstanding the evolution of textiles requires a scientific lens to appreciate the intricacies of fiber innovation. Kodel, a...
Desirable changes in wood that provide interesting patterns at the surface. Examples are: flame, crotch (curl, Brit.), burl (burr, Brit.) , curly (tiger stripe, fiddle, fiddleback) and birdseye....