Imitation Velvet: A Comprehensive OverviewThe textile industry has a rich and diverse history, marked by the invention and use of various materials that have shaped fashion and design across the...
A linen woven with even threads that are especially good for embroidery. It is very easy to 'draw' the yarns for drawn thread work. Comes bleached, or colored. Has a soft finish. Has been use for...
A tangled ball of fibers that appears on the surface of a fabric, as a result of wear or continued friction or rubbing on the surface of the fabric. Occurs as a result of fibers loosening from the...
In the context of textiles, "creep" refers to the gradual deformation or elongation that occurs in a fabric or fiber over time when it is subjected to a constant load or stress. It is a property of...
A textile product of substantial length and relatively small cross-section and that consists of fibres (q.v.) or filament(s) (q.v.) (or both) with or without twist.
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a) Assemblies of fibres or...