A substance that is added to a textile (uncoloured or coloured) to increase the apparent light reflectance in the visible region by the conversion of ultraviolet radiation into visible light and so...
A popular staple lightweight sport coating tweed with a rough napped surface. Named for the Cheviot sheep from the Cheviot Hills of Scotland. Fabric is rugged, rather than harsh in hand, with...
In textile manufacturing, a flange refers to a type of fabric construction that involves the creation of a decorative or functional edge along one or more sides of a textile product. The flange is...
Angora wool is a luxury textile fiber that comes from the soft, thick, and silky coat of the angora rabbit. It is a highly valued and sought-after fiber for its exceptional softness, warmth, and...
A nonwoven fabric in which the fibres are held together by a bonding material. This may be an adhesive or a bonding fibre with a low melting point. Alternatively, the material may be held together by...