A cravat is the neckband that was the forerunner of the modern tailored necktie. From the end of the 16th century the term "band" applied to any long strip of cloth worn round the neck that was not a...
A yarn that is spun using pre-dyed fibers. These fibers are blended together to give a particular look. (For example, black and white may be blended together to create a grey heathered yarn.) The...
pH is the measure of acidity or alkalinity of a substance. On a scale of 0-14, 7 is neutral (neither acid nor alkaline). Lower than 7 is acidic (gives up a hydrogen atom when added to water) and...
In the context of leather, "tooling" refers to the process of decorating or embellishing the surface of leather using various tools and techniques. Tooling leather involves creating intricate...
Textile borders play a significant role in enhancing the aesthetic appeal and design elements of various textile products. Borders are decorative elements that are incorporated into fabrics to define...