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...
Grospoint is a luxurious and ornate fabric widely used in the textile industry. It is characterized by a raised pattern or design created by weaving thicker, heavier yarns into the fabric. The term...
Head coverings during the 16th century ranged from the simple to the complex. The simplest, which was worn throughout the 16th century and well into the 17th, was the "coif". The coif is, quite...
Satin weave is a popular weaving technique used in textile production that creates a smooth, lustrous fabric with a characteristic glossy surface and a luxurious feel. It is distinguished by its...
wool and also rayon. Very smooth, lustrous surface made with a slight short nap very close and compact weave to look like fine leather. Weave not visible because of napping. Very high quality wool...