A treatment of cotton yarn or fabric to increase its luster. Its affinity for dyes is also enhanced. In the process, the material is immersed under tension in a sodium hydroxide (caustic soda)...
In the context of leather, "tooling" refers to the process of decorating or embellishing the surface of leather using various tools and techniques. Tooling leather involves creating intricate...
Unraveling the Importance of Abrasion Resistance in TextilesTextiles are subject to various forms of stress in their day-to-day use, with abrasion being one of the most common. Abrasion resistance,...
A plain weave fabric with even or close to even thread counts in warp and weft. Often of cotton. Carded yarn versions are used for inexpensive apparel, furniture covers and as a base for laminates....
The crinkle effect in textiles refers to a deliberate treatment or finishing technique applied to fabric to create a wrinkled or textured appearance. It is a popular design element used to add visual...