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,...
French for 'cushioned or padded' and is made on a jacquard or dobby loom, in double cloth weave. This term refers to the type of weave. It is a triple-woven medium to heavyweight luxury fabric fabric...
The outer edge of both sides of a woven fabric where the weft turns to go back across and through the warp. This is a stiffer and denser woven area of about 1/3-1/2 inch and is usually trimmed off...
Napped is a dry, permanent finish in which fibers are raised from the fabric by bristled rotating brushes. This finish allows the fabric to provide more insulation, while also lowering its resistance...
In textile manufacturing, plating refers to a technique in which two or more different yarns are woven or knitted together in a way that creates a specific visual effect. This can be achieved by...