Fabrics that are not from natural origins. Synthetics include manmade polyesters and polyvinyl fiber derivatives such as Acrylic, Nylon and Spandex that have been synthesized from petroleum and...
A method of folding finished fabric in which the fabric is first folded in half widthwise, then folded back and forth in equal lengths. Finally, the fold edge on each side is folded to the inside,...
Missing yarn refers to a phenomenon in textile manufacturing where a portion of the yarn is unintentionally omitted or skipped during the production process. It occurs when there is a break or...
In textile terminology, Ballotini refers to a type of glass microsphere that is widely used in various applications within the industry. It is a small, spherical particle composed of glass and...
Term used to describe the depression on the deck of a sofa or chair created where the front band meets the deck, and is sewn to the underlying layers of cloth. This also creates a slight rise in the...