A pre-shrinkage process which involves the dampening with a sponge to woolen and worsted fabrics. The process is accomplished by rolling in moist muslin, or by steaming. This procedure is performed...
In the context of textiles, "smooth" refers to the surface texture of a fabric or material. A smooth fabric is characterized by a lack of roughness or unevenness, giving it a sleek and polished...
Gabardine is a tough, tightly woven fabric used to make suits, overcoats and trousers, or a garment made from the material. The fibre used to make the fabric is traditionally worsted (a woolen yarn),...
The process of conferring dimensional stability on fibres, yarns or fabrics, generally by means of moist or dry heat.
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The operation of setting is applied to textile materials of all kinds but...
Greige (pronounced "gray") is a term used in the textile industry to describe fabric that has not yet been finished or processed. Greige fabric is also referred to as "gray goods" or "loom-state...