The fiber burn test is a widely used method in the textile industry to identify and determine the composition of fibers or fabrics. It involves burning a small sample of the material and observing...
The Hollywood waistband is a popular design element in textiles, especially in women's clothing. It is a type of waistband that sits at the natural waistline of the body, which is the narrowest part...
Brief History and Origin of Barrel Back in TextilesThe Barrel Back design is a unique style in textiles characterized by its curved back, giving the appearance of a barrel. This style can be traced...
The Universal Product Code (UPC) symbol that contains readable optical recognition characters that can be read by a scanner to monitor merchandise at point of sale. The symbol utilizes ten-digit...
A finishing process that brings the fabric in contact with sandpaper or another abrasive material. This may be done to raise surface fiber, impart a peached or sueded hand or to create a surface...