Shirred Waist: Enhancing Style and Comfort in TextilesThe shirred waist is a design element commonly found in various garments, adding both style and comfort to the wearer. This article provides a...
An engineered fabric made from two or more components. One component is often a strong fiber such as fiberglass, Kevlar, or carbon fiber that gives the material its tensile strength, while another...
Covered yarn is a specialized type of yarn used in the textile industry that consists of a core yarn wrapped or "covered" with another yarn or filament. It is created by encasing the core yarn with...
Originally, a silk shirting fabric so named because it was woven in widths exceeding the usual 29 inches.
A tightly woven, lustrous cotton or polyester/cotton blend fabric in a plain weave with a...
Interfacing is a common term for a variety of materials used on the unseen or "wrong" side of fabrics in sewing. Interfacings can be used to stiffen or add body to fabric, such as the interfacing...