Crepe effect appears in direction of the warp and achieved by alternate S and Z, or slack, tension, or different degrees of twist. Originally a wool crepe but now made of silk and rayon. It is much...
Piece of scrap material sewn to the cover were additional length is needed to fasten to the frame. This is used in areas that will not be seen in use of the completed piece. Used to provide...
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...
Abrasion Mark is a term commonly used in the textile industry to describe visible marks or damage caused by friction or rubbing on a fabric's surface. It refers to the physical wear and tear that...
In textile terminology, "show wood" refers to a specific type of decorative wood used in upholstery and furniture manufacturing. It refers to the exposed wood frame or legs of a piece of furniture,...