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...
Fabrics made from only one set of yarns, all running in the same direction. Some knits have their yarns running along the length of the fabric, while others have their yarns running across the width...
A broom is a cleaning tool consisting of stiff fibres attached to, and roughly parallel to, a cylindrical handle, the broomstick. In the context of witchcraft, "broomstick" is likely to refer to the...
In the context of textiles, "smooth" refers to the surface texture of a fabric or material. A smooth fabric is characterized by a lack of roughness or unevenness, giving it a sleek and polished...
Seersucker is a lightweight cotton fabric that has a unique puckered texture. The name "seersucker" comes from the Persian words "shir o shakar," which mean "milk and sugar." This refers to the...