The hair of the Angora goat. The long, fine fibers are so smooth and soft that they must be combined with other fibers in weaving.The hair of the Angora rabbit. The fine, lightweight hair is warm,...
Shag (fabric) is typically used to make a deep-pile carpets. This is the oldest use of the term. Shag carpet is sometimes evoked as an example of the aesthetic from the culture of the U.S. 1970s....
Ergonomic seaming, in the context of textiles, refers to the application of design and construction techniques that prioritize the comfort and functionality of garments or textile products. It...
Unfolding the Colorful Story of Natural Dyes in TextilesNatural dyes have long been pivotal to humanity's expression of creativity and identity, with their roots embedded deep in the past. These...
Free swell absorbency is a measure of the ability of a textile material to absorb and hold fluids, such as water or oil. It is commonly used to evaluate the performance of materials that are used in...