1. Term means 'soft and light' - and was originally used for Japanese waste silk. Fabric is now made in many Far Eastern countries on power looms in plain or twill weave; is heavier than traditional...
The term "Broken Pick" is commonly used in the textile industry to describe a specific type of defect that occurs during the weaving process. When a broken pick occurs, it means that the weft yarn,...
Balanced cloth, in the context of textiles, refers to a type of fabric construction where the number of warp and weft threads per inch is equal, resulting in a symmetrical and evenly woven fabric. It...
Crabbing, also known as "skewing" or "skewing correction," is a process used in the textile industry to rectify or prevent distortion or biasing of fabric during manufacturing. It involves applying...
The technique of printing fabrics by transferring a printed design from paper to fabric via heat and pressure. It's derived from the art of daealcomania which is the process of tansferring pictures...