Hollofil is a type of polyester fiber used in textiles and clothing that provides warmth, comfort, and durability. It is a registered trademark of the Swiss company Advansa, which specializes in the...
A tightly woven fabric made by using only long staple, combed wool or wool-blend yarns. The fabric has a hard, smooth surface. Gabardine is an example of a worsted fabric. A common end use is men's...
Denotes the spacing of ends or picks, or both, and is expressed as the number of threads per centimetre.
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The state of the fabric at the time should be described, e.g. loom, grey,...
A hole, drilled into wood at an angle to hold a screw that will then join and reinforce joints. Pocket holes often have a special jig to make them. But you can make them by careful drilling or even a...
The resulting opening of the weave when fabric lacks the tensile strength to prevent shifting at the seams. When you apply force, the yarns in the fabric slip to open up the weave, but not the seam...