A manufactured fiber in which the fiber forming substance is cellulose acetate. Where not less than 92% of the hydroxyl groups are acetylated, the term triacetate may be used as a generic...
The term "Broken Pick" is commonly used in the textile industry to describe a specific type of defect that occurs during the weaving process. When a broken pick occurs, it means that the weft yarn,...
The term "abdig" refers to a type of fabric in the textile industry. It is a plain weave dress fabric that is commonly made with a cotton warp and a wool filling.
Plain weave is one of the...
A method of coloring fabric made with strategically placed yarns of 2 or more different fibers. A pre-planned effect becomes visible by dyeing the fabric in different dye baths, one for each of the...
Silk, the fabric that makes its own statement. Say "silk" to someone and what do they visualize? No other fabric generates quite the same reaction. For centuries silk has had a reputation as a...