The raising of fibers on the face of the goods by means of teasels or rollers covered with card clothing (steel wires) that are about one inch in height. Action by either method raises the protruding...
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...
In the textile industry, "burn-out" refers to a fabric design technique that creates a pattern by selectively dissolving or burning away certain fibers from a fabric blend. This process involves...
Silk warp and crepe twist silk filling with more ends than picks per inch. Has a soft hand, considerable luster, launders well, and is fairly sheer. Made of raw silk or rayon, it is easy to...
Seam Sealing in Textiles: An Essential Process for Ensuring Quality and DurabilityHistory and Origin of Seam Sealing in TextilesThe practice of seam sealing has evolved in tandem with the textile...