(also known as polyolefin and Olefin) - A manufactured fiber characterized by its light weight, high strength, and abrasion resistance. Polypropylene is also good at transporting moisture, creating a...
Special cloth or rubber, studded with wire teeth, which serve to open up the cotton fibers, clean them of impurities, and align them in parallel order. The material is affixed to the various working...
A hydrophilic compound applied to a fiber or fabric which results in superior breathability and a moisture management system within the fabric that helps to maintain a comfortable body temperature...
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,...
Uneven absorbtion of wood stain due to changing directions of the wood grain at the surface. Some woods such as pine, cherry and maple are prone to blotch. This is sometimes confused with "figure"...