Piece Dyeing: An Integral Textile Coloring TechniqueTextiles have been dyed since ancient times, with the earliest records dating back to the Neolithic period. Dyeing, as an art and science, has...
A float weave made in many fabrics. The name comes from a French word meaning birds nest. Its patterns are regular and open. Honey comb fabric is also known as Diamond Weave. It is found in...
Curvature of the warp or weft.
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A fabric is said to be warp-bowed or weft-bowed, according to which set of threads is curved. Weft bow may or may not extend over the full width of the...
The process of dyeing yarns prior to weaving or knitting fabrics. Generally used for patterned fabrics or stripes but poplular for knitwear. Two general methods are Hank (for bulkier yarns -...
Denotes the spacing of ends or picks, or both, and is expressed as the number of threads per centimetre.
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The state of the fabric at the time should be described, e.g. loom, grey,...