"Stretch in warp" is a term used in the textile industry to describe a specific characteristic or property of a fabric. It refers to the ability of a textile material to stretch or elongate along the...
A needlepoint lace on a fine net background. Characterized by a heavy thread (cordonnet) outlining the design. Although usually machine made, there are instances where the cordonnet is inserted/done...
Fiberglass is a type of textile made from glass fibers that are woven or knitted into a fabric. These fibers are created by melting glass and then drawing it into thin strands, which are then woven...
A kind of jacket. Defined by the dictionaries as simply 'a kind of garment', the faiji was possibly a long over-garment without sleeves, or with very short sleeves, open in front and worn like a coat...
Gabardine is a tough, tightly woven fabric used to make suits, overcoats and trousers, or a garment made from the material. The fibre used to make the fabric is traditionally worsted (a woolen yarn),...