Insole is a term used in the textile industry to refer to the inner part of a shoe or boot that is designed to provide cushioning and support to the wearer's foot. It is a layer of material that is...
Crazing is a term used in the textile industry to describe a series of fine cracks that form on the surface of a fabric or garment. These cracks can appear on any type of material, including natural...
Combining of two or more types of staple fibers in one yarn to achieve color mixtures such as heather, unusual dyeing variations, or better performance characteristics. Blends of natural and man-made...
A union suit is a type of one-piece long underwear long favored by men in North America until recent times. Historically made of red flannel with long arms and long legs, it could be buttoned...
A chemical reagent capable of bleaching, e.g. oxidising agents such as sodium or calcium hypochlorite, sodium chlorite, permanganates, hydrogen peroxide, and reducing agents such as sulphur dioxide...