1. Term means 'soft and light' - and was originally used for Japanese waste silk. Fabric is now made in many Far Eastern countries on power looms in plain or twill weave; is heavier than traditional...
The distance from the bottom of the trouser leg to the top of the pant at the waist. The measurement is taken along the outside leg seam that joins the front and back leg panels, and includes the...
Bourdon stitching is a type of embroidery that is used to create a raised, three-dimensional effect on fabrics. It is named after the French term "bourdon", which means "bumblebee", because the...
In the context of textiles, "findings" refers to the various accessories and hardware used in the production of garments, such as zippers, buttons, buckles, snaps, hooks and eyes, grommets, and...
The distance between the beginning of one complete pattern in the fabric weave, print, or design and the beginning of the next identical pattern. Fabric may have vertical or horizontal repeats or...