A float weave made in many fabrics. The name comes from a French word meaning birds nest. Its patterns are regular and open. Honey comb fabric is also known as Diamond Weave. It is found in...
A type of loom on which small, geometric figures can be woven in as a regular pattern. Originally this type of loom needed a "dobby boy" who sat on the top of the loom and drew up warp threads to...
Weft knit is a common type of knitted fabric construction in the textile industry. It refers to a method of creating fabric where a single yarn is interlaced horizontally or side to side. The yarn,...
Uneven absorbtion of wood stain due to changing directions of the wood grain at the surface. Some woods such as pine, cherry and maple are prone to blotch. This is sometimes confused with "figure"...
In textile terminology, Ballotini refers to a type of glass microsphere that is widely used in various applications within the industry. It is a small, spherical particle composed of glass and...