A process of printing which uses chemicals, rather than color, to burn out or dissolve away one fiber in a sized cloth. Purpose is to achieve a sheer lacy and heavy design. Also used to obtain...
Unraveling the Importance of Abrasion Resistance in TextilesTextiles are subject to various forms of stress in their day-to-day use, with abrasion being one of the most common. Abrasion resistance,...
Piece Dyeing: An Integral Textile Coloring TechniqueTextiles have been dyed since ancient times, with the earliest records dating back to the Neolithic period. Dyeing, as an art and science, has...
Grommets are an essential hardware component in the textile industry. They are small metal or plastic rings with an opening that are used to reinforce holes in fabric, leather, or other materials....
Silk, rayon, or cotton in a plain or crosswise rib weave. It has a watermarked finish that is fairly stiff with body in most cases. It is produced by passing the fabric between engraved cylinders...