Silk in a crosswise rib (plain or twill weave). Has brightly colored stripes in the filling direction. Often black warp. The color effects are usually startling or bizarre. Mostly produced in India....
In the context of textile manufacturing, "waterfall" refers to a dyeing technique commonly used to achieve an even and consistent color application on fabric. It is called a waterfall due to the...
Herringbone twill is a popular textile weave pattern characterized by a distinctive V-shaped design resembling the skeleton of a herring fish. This weaving technique creates a durable, textured...
Short fibers, typically ranging from 1/2 inch up to 18 inches long. Wool, cotton, and flax exist only as staple fibers. Manufactured staple fibers are cut to a specific length from the continuous...
Haute couture (French for 'high sewing') is a common term for high fashion as produced in Paris and imitated in other fashion capitals such as New York, London, and Milan. Sometimes it is used only...