Sliver knitting is a technique used in the textile industry to create knitted fabrics using sliver, which is a continuous strand of loosely spun fibers. Unlike traditional knitting, which uses yarn,...
Grosgrain: The Resilient Ribbed Fabric with a Rich HeritageEncapsulating durability and distinctiveness within its tightly woven ribs, grosgrain fabric has been a cornerstone in the textile realm for...
A cylindrical or slightly tapered barrel, with or without flanges, for holding slubbings, rovings (q.v.) or yarns. (The term is usually qualified to indicate the purpose for which it is used, e.g....
Shaded or directional design that requires all parts of the garment to be cut in the same direction. May result from the print or weave of the fabric or the way the fabric is made. Velvet,...
A general term to describe fabrics with a blister (pucker) on the surface. The blister may be created by several different methods such as printing with caustic soda or other chemicals, by weaving...