Color changes in localized areas of a garment due to differential wear, such as the knees of blue jeans. Often evident in cross-dye shades of blends where durable press treatments are applied. Color...
A modification of a plain weave in which two or more warp yarns weave together as one and two or more weft yarns weave together as one.
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The basic hopsack weaves may be modified in a number of...
Rough woollen fabric made in the uplands of Mid-Wales from the local hardy sheep. Plain weave, hopsack, or herringbone weaves are the most usual and the yarns are either dyed with synthetic dyes for...
Angora wool is a luxury textile fiber that comes from the soft, thick, and silky coat of the angora rabbit. It is a highly valued and sought-after fiber for its exceptional softness, warmth, and...
Denier per filament (DPF) is a term used in the textile industry to measure the fineness or thickness of individual filaments within a fiber bundle. It refers to the weight in grams of 9,000 meters...