A system of measuring the weight of a continuous filament fiber. In the United States, this measurement is used to number all manufactured fibers (both filament and staple), and silk, but excludes...
Alternating Twist in Textiles: A Detailed ExplorationIntroductionThe textile industry, with its myriad of processes and techniques, has a complex and fascinating language all its own. One such term...
Sandwashing is a textile finishing technique that involves treating fabric or garments with sand or abrasive materials to create a soft, worn-in appearance and a subtle texture. This process is...
Embroidery is an ancient variety of decorative needlework in which designs and pictures are created by stitching strands of some material on to a layer of another material. Most embroidery uses...
A unique process of circular knitting, done on either Santoni or Sangiacomo knitting machines. This circular knitting process essentially produces finished garments with no side seams, which require...