Frieze is a coarse woollen cloth with a nap on one side, that was raised by scrubbing it to raise curls of fibre (French: fris?). In the 19th century rough cheap frieze was made of wool mixed with...
A ballgown is a type of long dress that is fitted at the bodice, with a very full skirt. This is the most formal dress silhouette, usually reserved for the dressiest of occasions. The ballgown looks...
Chite, also spelled as chintz or chitta, is a cotton fabric that is printed with floral or other designs. It has a glazed finish on one side, which gives it a shiny appearance. Chite is popular in...
Flexibility is a fundamental characteristic of textiles that refers to their ability to deform, bend, and stretch without breaking or losing shape. In the context of textile materials, flexibility...
Artificial laminate is a term used in the textile industry to describe a type of fabric that is made by bonding together two or more layers of material using heat, pressure, or an adhesive. This...