TextileGlossary.com

What is "Woad" - Definition & Explanation
Last Updated on: 28-Feb-2024 (4 months, 28 days ago)
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
Woad
Natural dye extracted from plants - yields indigo, the same dye as used to dye denim.

Some more terms:

Frog Closure

Textiles often feature decorative elements that add both functionality and aesthetic appeal. One such embellishment is the frog closure, a distinctive fastening method that has a rich history and...

Read about Frog Closure

Marble Cloth

Marble cloth, also known as marbled fabric or marbleized textile, is a unique type of textile that mimics the appearance of marble stone. It is characterized by swirling patterns and a marbled...

Read about Marble Cloth

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...

Read about Eyelet

Brassard

A brassard is a roughly triangular piece of fabric designed to be worn around the upper arm, held in place by a shoulder strap on the clothing underneath. It is used as an item of military uniform to...

Read about Brassard

Buttons

Specified by design, size, color, and type---such as brass, melamine, or pearl, buttons are either shanked (attached by passing threads through the shank's eye) or holed (attached by passing threads...

Read about Buttons

Welt

1. A strip of material seamed to a pocket opening as a finishing, as well as a strengthening device. 2. A raised or swelled lap or seam. 3. A covered cord or ornamental strip sewed on a border or...

Read about Welt

Abrasion Mark

Abrasion Mark is a term commonly used in the textile industry to describe visible marks or damage caused by friction or rubbing on a fabric's surface. It refers to the physical wear and tear that...

Read about Abrasion Mark

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...

Read about Yoke

Add a definition

Add a definition for a textile term that you know about! Send us an email & tell us:
  • The term you want to define
  • Its definition in 500 words or less
  • Attach an image if necessary.
  • Optionally, tell us about yourself in 200 words or less!

Companies for Woad:

If you manufacture, distribute or otherwise deal in Woad, please fill your company details below so that we can list your company for FREE! Send us the following details:
  • Company name
  • Company address
  • Attach a logo, if necessary.
  • Optionally, tell us about yourself in 200 words or less!

Did you know this fact? Fashion designer Sulakshana Monga is known for her opulent bridal couture.
(s) 2024 TextileGlossary.com Some rights reserved. • Sitemap