Last Updated on: 03-May-2024 (2 months, 24 days ago)
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The ability of a fabric to act against or oppose the penetration of wind or air, but it is not totally windproof.
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Basic Finish
Treatment or process designed to alter or improve the surface appearance, function or texture of a fabric. Examples include: mercerizing, calendaring, glazing, moir?, napping, shearing, cropping,...
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Membrane: Revolutionizing Textiles and BeyondThe term "membrane" is commonly used in the textile industry to refer to a thin, flexible material that acts as a barrier while allowing certain elements,...
Read about MembranesUltraviolet Protection Factor: Dressing Against the Sun
The UPF rating indicates how effective a fabric is at blocking out solar ultraviolet radiation from reaching the skin. UPF ratings range from 15 to 50 with higher ratings indicating more effective...
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A length of yarn on the surface of a woven fabric between two consecutive intersections of the yarn with the yarns woven at right angles to it. NOTE: A float is designated by the number of threads...
Read about Float (weaving)Gabardine
Gabardine is a tough, tightly woven fabric used to make suits, overcoats and trousers, or a garment made from the material. The fibre used to make the fabric is traditionally worsted (a woolen yarn),...
Read about GabardineHaircord
A plain-woven cotton fabric; characterized by fine rib lines in the warp direction created by alternate coarse and fine ends, or by having two (or more) ends weaving as one alternately with a single...
Read about Haircordcushion 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...
Read about cushion shelfAntron nylon
Antron nylon is a type of synthetic fiber widely used in the textile industry. It is known for its exceptional durability, resilience, and stain resistance, making it a popular choice for various...
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