The concept of mechanical stretch in textiles refers to the ability of a fabric to stretch and recover without the use of external forces or added elastomeric fibers. It is a property that provides...
Weft knit is a common type of knitted fabric construction in the textile industry. It refers to a method of creating fabric where a single yarn is interlaced horizontally or side to side. The yarn,...
Also known as ?vegetable cashmere?, soybean fiber is a sustainable textile fiber made from the residue of soybeans from tofu production. It is part of an effort to move consumers away from...
A short, lightweight, cotton-like, vegetable fiber found in the seed pods of the Bombocaceae tree. Because of its brittle quality, it is generally not spun. However, its buoyancy and moisture...
a balanced plain weave fabric usually of linen or linen/cotton. It is made from smooth round yarns (not flattened by calendering). Used as a base for embroidered table linen, pillowcases, also in...