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...
A particular form of pressure mark (q.v.) in a fabric, and that is produced by the relief print-off of defects such as slubs or seams joining lengths of fabric, under excessive rolling tension or by...
Cotton gauze used in the kitchen for straining liquids and wrapping foods to make them easier to remove from vessels after cooking; available in fine or coarse weaves. Sometimes known as butter...
In textile manufacturing, a heald refers to a device used in weaving looms to control the movement of warp yarns during the weaving process. It plays a vital role in creating patterns and designs in...
In textile processing, "kiering" refers to a specific dyeing method used to achieve uniform and consistent coloration of fabrics or yarns. The kiering process involves treating the textile material...