A jacquard fabric usually made with a taffeta or faille ground. The design is created by colored warp threads brought up on the face of the fabric, leaving loose yarns on the back. These threads are...
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 weaving term for yarns in woven fabrics and carpets which run in the machine direction (or lengthwise). Warp yarns are usually delivered to a weaving loom from a beam mounted behind the loom. Woven...
Cellophane is a thin, transparent sheet made of processed cellulose. Cellulose fibres from wood or cotton are dissolved in alkali to make a solution called viscose, which is then extruded through a...
Satin stitch is a popular decorative stitching technique used in textiles, particularly in embroidery and sewing. It is characterized by dense, smooth, and closely spaced stitches that create a...