Term used to describe a fabric used in outerwear, which allows for a minimum pack volume and weight. Lightweight packable garments offer the most versatile weather protection. Some of these fabrics...
Arran, also known as Arran tweed, is a type of woven fabric that originated from the Isle of Arran in Scotland. This textile is a type of tweed that is made from wool and is known for its soft...
Ramie is also similar to linen and is a bast of plant fiber. It is natural white in color, has a high luster and an unusual resistance to bacteria and molds. Used in fabrics, and often mistaken for...
Crinoline in Textiles: A Historical and Practical PerspectiveCrinoline, a historically significant textile, has played a pivotal role in the evolution of fashion, particularly women's wear. Emerging...
A general term to describe fabrics with a blister (pucker) on the surface. The blister may be created by several different methods such as printing with caustic soda or other chemicals, by weaving...