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...
Bourdon stitching is a type of embroidery that is used to create a raised, three-dimensional effect on fabrics. It is named after the French term "bourdon", which means "bumblebee", because the...
A general term for cotton fabrics used as backings for various abrasive and polishing agents. Usually sheetings and drills are employed extensively and twills in smaller quantities. The fabric is...
Chemically, a substance that dissolves other substances, thus forming a solution. Water dissolves more substances than any other, and is known as the "universal solvent". In upholstery, solvent...
Chaps (pronounced 'shaps', and short for chaparajos) are sturdy leather coverings for the legs. They hang from one's belt, but unlike trousers they are not joined at the crotch. The most sturdy kind...