Ornamental embroidered effect in which extra filling yarn is shot through cloth at regular intervals during weaving. The extra fillings are floated between designs and later cut or clipped for...
Coarse, canvas-like fabric usually made of jute, but can be made of hemp, or cotton. Sometimes called gunny. Used primarily for bale coverings and sacks and bags. Also used in furniture, drapery,...
The Intricacies of Sizing in Textiles: A Comprehensive StudyThe world of textiles is as complex as it is colorful, with various intricate processes involved in creating the perfect piece of fabric....
Backstrap Loom: An Insight Into the Timeless Textile ToolHistory and OriginThe Backstrap loom is a primitive textile tool, with its history rooted in ancient civilizations. Anthropological evidence...
The coloring of greige goods or fibers with either natural or synthetic dyes. This may be done in many different ways depending on the type of fabric (or fiber), the type of dye and the desired...