In the textile industry, a butt joint refers to a method of joining fabric pieces together without overlapping the edges. It involves aligning the edges of the fabric pieces and joining them using...
pH is the measure of acidity or alkalinity of a substance. On a scale of 0-14, 7 is neutral (neither acid nor alkaline). Lower than 7 is acidic (gives up a hydrogen atom when added to water) and...
A variation of a 1x1 rib stitch with 2 sets of needles There is alternate knitting and tucking on one course then tucking and knitting on the next course. The fabric has the same look on both sides...
For film-forming wood finishes, the measure of reflectivity of light. This is normally measured as a percent of light reflected at a 60 degree incident. So it ranges from 0 to 100. Different...
Bourrelet is a term used in the textile industry to refer to a type of trim or cord used to enhance the appearance of garments or accessories. It is commonly found in high-end fashion and luxury...