Removal of loose threads, knots, slubs, burs, and other extraneous materials from fabrics by means of a burling iron, a type of tweezer. The trick is to remove the impurity without damaging the...
Capillary action is a phenomenon in textile science that refers to the ability of a liquid to flow through narrow spaces or small pores, such as the gaps between textile fibers or yarns, against the...
A skirt is a tube- or cone-shaped women's garment which hangs from the waist and covers the legs. Unlike pants, a skirt is not divided. A dress (also frock, gown) is a garment consisting of a skirt...
Closed shed refers to the shed being closed at beat-up. In other words, all the harness are at the same position during beat-up and therefore the shed is closed. -- George C. Pedersen, CEO &...
An inexpensive, medium weight, plain weave, low count (less than 160 threads per square inch) cotton sheeting fabric. In its unfinished form, it is commonly used in fashion design to make trial...