A vegetable leaf fiber derived from the Musa textilis plant. It is mainly grown in the Philippines but is also found, in smaller amounts, in Africa, Malaysia, Indonesia and Costa Rica. The fiber is...
Face finished fabrics are textile materials that undergo a surface treatment process to enhance their appearance and texture. The surface treatment or finishing process can be mechanical, chemical,...
A type of running stitch composed of three stitches placed back and forth between two points. Often used for outlining because it eliminates the need for repeatedly digitizing a single-ply running...
A finishing process for woven or knit fabrics in which brushes or other abrading elements are used to raise a nap (a fuzzy or downy surface). Brushed fabrics have a soft, slightly weathered,...
In textile manufacturing, the term "lap" refers to a sheet of fibrous material that is produced during the carding process. Carding is a process used to separate and align the fibers of a raw...