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...
Spin drawing is a textile technique that involves the creation of intricate designs and patterns on fabric using specialized spinning equipment. It is a unique and innovative method that combines...
These weaves give the characteristic single-diagonal lines noted on the face of the cloth. There are twice as many threads per inch in the warp than there are in the weft. Because of the twist in the...
A basic stitch used in weft knitting in which the knitting machines require two sets of needles operating at right angles to each other. Rib knits have a very high degree of elasticity in the...
Very soft and very light fabric with a silky hand. The fiber is obtained from the Alpaca goat. Alpaca resembles mohair and is often imitated in cheaper versions using wool and rayon blends. It is...