Referring to the arrangement or character of the yarns on the surface of the fabric. Often used to describe fabrics with surface interest the result of using novelty yarns or novelty weaves such as...
The term "chemise" in the context of textiles refers to a loose-fitting, lightweight garment that is typically worn as an undergarment or sleepwear. It originated in medieval times and has evolved...
Curvature of the warp or weft.
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A fabric is said to be warp-bowed or weft-bowed, according to which set of threads is curved. Weft bow may or may not extend over the full width of the...
A coarse and loosely woven woolen material made tosimulate homemadecloth-in effect, a coarse, rough plain weave fabric. Yarnisusually heavyandcontainscoarse wool fiber unevenly spun.Sometimes...
Bias is a term used to describe a fabric or garment that has been cut diagonally across the grain rather than parallel to the weave. This results in a material that has more stretch and drape than...