To hem a piece of cloth (in sewing), a garment workerfolds up a cut edge, folds it up again, and then sews it down. The process of hemming thus completely encloses the cut edge in cloth, so that it...
Hydrophilic fibers refer to fibers that can absorb moisture and water, making them useful for textiles that require moisture management, such as athletic and performance wear. Hydrophilic fibers can...
Named for Jean Baptiste, A French line weaver.1. In cotton, it is a sheer, fine, combed, and mercerized muslin characterized by wide streaks in construction. Used mainly for blouses, summer shirts,...
a) The result of twisting together, in one or more operations, two or more single, folded or cabled yarns (see under yarn).
b) A product as defined in (a) above and intended primarily for sewing...
In the textile industry, "bleeding" refers to the phenomenon where dyes or pigments used to color fabrics leach out or migrate from the fabric when exposed to moisture, such as water or sweat. This...