In the world of textiles, the sand wash technique is a unique and fascinating process used to achieve a distinct aesthetic and texture on fabrics. This article aims to provide a comprehensive...
Typically made of cotton but can be made of rayon and other textiles. It has a filling pile with a plain or twill back and is made with an extra filling yarn. Corduroy is in the velvet family of...
Refers to fibers that are typically manufactuered through an electrospinning process, which spins fibers in diameters ranging from 10nm (nanometers) to several hundred nanometers, but usually less...
A dye with a distinctive blue color. The chemical compound that constitutes the indigo dye is called indigotin. Historically, indigo played an important role in many countries' economies because...
A lightweight, plain weave, made of silk or manufactured fibers, with an open mesh-like appearance. Since the fabric is made with high twist filament yarns, it has a crisp hand. End uses include...