Cover stitch is a sewing technique widely used in the textile industry to create durable, stretchable, and professional-looking seams on knit fabrics. It involves two or more parallel lines of...
A nonwoven fabric in which the fibres are held together by a bonding material. This may be an adhesive or a bonding fibre with a low melting point. Alternatively, the material may be held together by...
A system of spinning, using a ring spinning frame that drafts the roving, twists the yarn, and winds it on the bobbin continuously and simultaneously on one operation. Modern ring frames are suitable...
In textile terminology, "mull" refers to a lightweight, sheer fabric that is usually made from cotton or cotton blends. It is known for its soft and delicate nature, making it a popular choice for a...
a) Knitting
A term in general use in the knitting industry, and applied to mechanisms for selection of knitting elements.
b) Weaving
A shedding (q.v.) mechanism (attached to the loom) that...