Silk, the fabric that makes its own statement. Say "silk" to someone and what do they visualize? No other fabric generates quite the same reaction. For centuries silk has had a reputation as a...
Galatea is a type of fabric that is commonly used in clothing and home furnishings. It is a heavyweight, plain weave cotton fabric that is characterized by its high-quality texture, durability, and...
Tattersall is a term used in textiles to describe a particular type of checked pattern that is commonly seen on fabrics used in clothing such as shirts, jackets, and suits. The pattern features...
A term applied to a type of nylon yarn which has been through processing to introduce a high level of twist. This creates a yarn with some recovery but without "bulk" associated with texturised...
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...