Also called gassing, singeing is a process applied to both yarns and fabrics to produce an even surface by burning off projecting fibres, yarn ends, and fuzz. This is accomplished by passing the...
The Enduring Charm of the Shawl Collar in Fashion HistoryAs a versatile and elegant element in clothing design, the shawl collar has a storied past that interweaves with the history of fashion...
A T-shirt (or tee shirt) is a shirt, usually with short sleeves and a round neck, put on over the head, usually without pockets (though terms such as long-sleeved T-shirt and sleeveless T-shirt are...
Self-goods, also known as self-fabric or self-material, is a term used in the textile industry to refer to a fabric that is made using the same material as the garment it is used to construct. In...
The terms habotai and China silk are interchangeable and denote a fine, lightweight silk used for scarves and lightweight, sheer garments. Habotai is a plain weave fabric with a soft...