Term used to describe the depression on the deck of a sofa or chair created where the front band meets the deck, and is sewn to the underlying layers of cloth. This also creates a slight rise in the...
To align strands of FILLING YARN and push them up close together as they are woven. The REED accomplishes this by advancing and receding from the cloth after each passage of the SHUTTLE, driving each...
Typically made of cotton but can be made of rayon and other textiles. It has a filling pile with a plain or twill back and is made with an extra filling yarn. Corduroy is in the velvet family of...
In the textile industry, a lease refers to the process of partially or fully removing sizing agents and other impurities from the surface of a fabric prior to further processing. Sizing agents, such...
Veneer in the context of textiles refers to a specialized finishing technique used to enhance the appearance and texture of fabrics. It involves applying a thin layer of a contrasting or...