A very fine transparent muslin with a stiff finish. Some has lappet, swivel, or flocked designs. Made with tightly twisted yarns. Crispness is due to a finish with starch and calendering which washes...
Variegated Textiles: A Tapestry of Color and TechniqueVariegated textiles are celebrated for their multi-tonal hues and the unique visual effects they impart. The term "variegated" itself originates...
French for "false" can be anything made to simulate something that it's not. Examples: Faux graining (painting grain lines on figureless wood), faux suede (non-leather fabric made to simulate suede...
Flame retardant fabrics have been treated with a flame proofing compound. These fabrics retain this fire retardancy for a limited time. Typically, flameproofing chemicals are water soluble and...
Decking is a term widely used in the textile industry to describe a specific process or technique of fabric construction. It involves the interweaving or interlocking of multiple yarns or fibers to...