a) Descriptive of worsted yarns produced from dry-combed top.
b) Descriptive of coarse linen yarn spun from air-dry roving (q.v.)
c) Descriptive of man-made filaments the coagulation of which is...
Nankeen, in the context of textiles, refers to a type of durable, plain-woven cotton fabric that originated in China. It is characterized by its distinctive pale yellow or off-white color, which is...
Vichy, in the context of textiles, refers to a classic and timeless pattern characterized by small, evenly spaced checks or squares of equal size, typically in two contrasting colors. This...
To hem a piece of cloth (in sewing), a garment workerfolds up a cut edge, folds it up again, and then sews it down. The process of hemming thus completely encloses the cut edge in cloth, so that it...
Textile weaving techniques have evolved over centuries, giving rise to numerous intricate and unique fabric structures. One such fascinating weaving method is pocket weave, known for its distinctive...