The manufacture of textiles is one of the oldest of man's technologies. A textile is a flexible material comprised of a network of natural or artificial Fibres often referred to as thread or Yarn. Technology is a broad concept that deals with a Species ' usage and knowledge of Tools and Crafts and how it affects a species' ability to control and adapt In order to make textiles, the first requirement is a source of fibre from which a yarn can be made, primarily by spinning. Fiber or fibre is a class of Materials that are continuous filaments or are in discrete elongated pieces similar to lengths of thread. This article is about the fiber product For the type of joke see Shaggy dog story. Spinning is an ancient textile art in which plant, animal or synthetic Fibers are twisted together to form Yarn (or thread (Both fibre and fiber are used in this article. ) The yarn is processed by knitting or weaving, which turns yarn into cloth. "Knit" redirects here See also KNIT and Knitted fabric. This article describes textile weaving For other senses of this word see Weaving (disambiguation. A textile is a flexible material comprised of a network of natural or artificial Fibres often referred to as thread or Yarn. The machine used for weaving is the loom. A machine is any device that uses Energy to perform some activity A loom is a Machine or device for Weaving thread or Yarn into Textiles Looms can range from very small hand-held frames to large free-standing For decoration, the process of colouring yarn or the finished material is dyeing. Dyeing is the process of imparting Colours to a textile material in loose fibre Yarn, Cloth or garment form by treatment with a Dye. For more information of the various steps, see textile manufacturing. Textile manufacturing is one of the oldest human industries The oldest known Textiles date back to about 5000 B
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- Absorbency
- A measure of how much water a fabric can absorb. Water is a common Chemical substance that is essential for the survival of all known forms of Life. A textile is a flexible material comprised of a network of natural or artificial Fibres often referred to as thread or Yarn.
- Acetate
- Acetate is a synthetic fiber. An acetate, or ethanoate, is either a salt or Ester of Acetic acid. Synthetic fibers are the result of extensive research by Scientists to improve upon naturally occurring Animal and plant
- Acrylic
- Acrylic fiber is a synthetic polymer fiber that contains at least 85% acrylonitrile. Acrylic fibers are Synthetic fibers made from a polymer ( Polyacrylonitrile) with an average molecular weight of ~100000 Synthetic fibers are the result of extensive research by Scientists to improve upon naturally occurring Animal and plant A polymer is a large Molecule ( Macromolecule) composed of repeating Structural units typically connected by Covalent Chemical bonds Fiber or fibre is a class of Materials that are continuous filaments or are in discrete elongated pieces similar to lengths of thread. Acrylonitrile is the Chemical compound with the formula CH2CHCN
- Aida cloth
- Aida cloth is a coarse open-weave fabric traditionally used for cross-stitch. Aida cloth is an open weave Even-weave fabric traditionally used for Cross-stitch Embroidery. A textile is a flexible material comprised of a network of natural or artificial Fibres often referred to as thread or Yarn. This article is about the embroidery style called cross-stitch or counted cross-stitch
- Alnage
- Alnage is the official supervision of the shape and quality of manufactured woolen cloth. Alnage, or aulnage (from Fr aune, ell is the official supervision of the shape and quality of manufactured Woollen Cloth. Woollen ( American English: woolen) is the name of a Yarn and Cloth usually made from Wool. A textile is a flexible material comprised of a network of natural or artificial Fibres often referred to as thread or Yarn.
- Alpaca
- Alpaca is a name given to two distinct things. The Alpaca ( Vicugna pacos) is a domesticated species of South American Camelid. It is primarily a term applied to the wool of the Peruvian alpaca. Wool is the fiber derived from the specialized skin cells called follicles of animals in the Caprinae family principally sheep, but the hair of certain species It is, however, more broadly applied to a style of fabric originally made from alpaca fiber but now frequently made from a similar type of fiber.
- Angora
- Angora refers to the hair of either the Angora goat or the Angora rabbit, or the fabric made from Angora rabbit; see Angora wool. A textile is a flexible material comprised of a network of natural or artificial Fibres often referred to as thread or Yarn. Angora wool or Angora fiber refers to the downy coat produced by the Angora rabbit. (Fabric made from angora goat is mohair. Mohair usually refers to a Silk -like fabric or Yarn made from the Hair of the Angora goat. )
- Angora wool
- Angora wool is a generic term for either Mohair if the hair is from an Angora goat or Angora fabric if the hair is from an Angora rabbit. Angora wool or Angora fiber refers to the downy coat produced by the Angora rabbit. Mohair usually refers to a Silk -like fabric or Yarn made from the Hair of the Angora goat. The Angora goat (Ankara keçisi is a Goat from the Angora region in Anatolia, near present-day Ankara, Turkey. The Angora rabbit is a variety of domestic Rabbit bred for its long soft hair
- Applique
- Applique is a technique in which pieces of fabric are sewn onto a foundation piece of fabric to create designs. In its broadest sense an applique or appliqué is a smaller ornament or device applied to another surface
- Aramid
- Aramid fiber is a fire-resistant and strong synthetic fiber
- Argyle
- An argyle pattern is one containing diamonds in a sort of diagonal checkerboard pattern. Aramid fibers are a class of heat-resistant and strong Synthetic fibers They are used in aerospace and military applications for ballistic rated body armor Fiber or fibre is a class of Materials that are continuous filaments or are in discrete elongated pieces similar to lengths of thread. Synthetic fibers are the result of extensive research by Scientists to improve upon naturally occurring Animal and plant The argyle (occasionally argyll) pattern is made of diamonds in a diagonal Checkerboard arrangement
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- Backstrap loom
- Backstrap looms, as the name implies, are tied around the weaver's waist on one end and around a stationary object such as a tree, post, or door on the other. Tension can be adjusted simply by leaning back. Backstrap looms are very portable, since they can simply be rolled up and carried.
- Baize
- Baize is a coarse woollen or cotton cloth, often coloured red or green. Baize is a coarse Woollen (or in cheaper variants Cotton) Cloth, sometimes called " Felt " in American English based on a Woollen ( American English: woolen) is the name of a Yarn and Cloth usually made from Wool. Cotton is a soft staple Fibre that grows around the seeds of the cotton plant ( Gossypium sp A textile is a flexible material comprised of a network of natural or artificial Fibres often referred to as thread or Yarn.
- Ballistic nylon
- Ballistic nylon is a thick, tough synthetic fabric used for a variety of applications. Ballistic nylon is a thick tough synthetic Nylon fabric used for a variety of applications A textile is a flexible material comprised of a network of natural or artificial Fibres often referred to as thread or Yarn.
- Batik
- Batik is an Indonesian traditional word and refers to a generic wax-resist dyeing technique used on fabric. Batik ( pronunciation:, but often in English is or) is a wax-resist Dyeing technique used on Textile. Wax has traditionally referred to a substance that is secreted by Bees ( Beeswax) and used by them in constructing their A dye can generally be described as a Colored substance that has an affinity to the substrate to which it is being applied A textile is a flexible material comprised of a network of natural or artificial Fibres often referred to as thread or Yarn.
- Bedford-Cord
- Combination of two kinds of Weave, Namely Plain and Drill.
- Bias
- The bias direction of a piece of woven fabric, usually referred to simply as "the bias", is at 45 degrees to its warp and weft threads. The bias (US or cross-grain (UK direction of a piece of woven fabric, usually referred to simply as "the bias" or "the cross-grain" In Weaving, the warp is the set of lengthwise Yarns through which the Weft is woven WEFT Champaign 901FM is a Community radio station in Champaign Illinois, founded in 1981 and owned by Prairie Air Inc Every piece of woven fabric has two biases, perpendicular to each other. In Geometry, two lines or planes (or a line and a plane are considered perpendicular (or orthogonal) to each other if they form congruent
- Binding
- In sewing, binding is used as both a noun and a verb to refer to finishing a seam or hem of a garment, usually by rolling or pressing then stitching on an edging or trim. Sewing or stitching is the fastening of Cloth, Leather, Furs Bark, or other flexible materials using needle and To hem a piece of cloth (in Sewing) a garment workerfolds up a cut edge folds it up again and then sews it down
- Blend
- A Blend is a fabric or yarn made up of more than one type of fiber. In Linguistics, a blend is a word formed from parts of two other words A textile is a flexible material comprised of a network of natural or artificial Fibres often referred to as thread or Yarn. This article is about the fiber product For the type of joke see Shaggy dog story. Fiber or fibre is a class of Materials that are continuous filaments or are in discrete elongated pieces similar to lengths of thread.
- Bobbin lace
- Bobbin lace is a delicate lace that uses wound spools of thread (the bobbins) to weave together the shapes in the lace. Bobbin lace is a Lace Textile made by Braiding and twisting lengths of thread, which are wound on Bobbins to manage them
- Bobbinet
- Bobbinet is a tulle netting with hexagonal shaped holes, traditionally used as a base for embroidery and lingerie. Bobbinet is a specific type of Tulle netting which has been made in the United Kingdom since the invention of the bobbinet machine in 1806 by John Heathcoat
- Bombazine
- Bombazine is a fabric originally made of silk or silk and wool, and now also made of cotton and wool or of wool alone. Bombazine, or bombasine, is a fabric originally made of Silk or silk and Wool, and now also made of Cotton and wool or of wool alone A textile is a flexible material comprised of a network of natural or artificial Fibres often referred to as thread or Yarn. Silk is a natural Protein Fiber, some forms of which can be woven into Textiles The best-known type of silk is obtained from cocoons Wool is the fiber derived from the specialized skin cells called follicles of animals in the Caprinae family principally sheep, but the hair of certain species Cotton is a soft staple Fibre that grows around the seeds of the cotton plant ( Gossypium sp It is twilled or corded and used for dress-material.
- Braid
- To braid is to interweave or twine three or more separate strands of one or more materials in a diagonally overlapping pattern. A braid (also called plait) is a complex structure or pattern formed by intertwining three or more strands of flexible material such as textile fibers wire or human hair
- Broadcloth
- Broadcloth -material of superior quality. Broadcloth is a dense Woolen cloth. Modern broadcloth can be composed of Cotton, Silk, or Polyester, but traditionally broadcloth A textile is a flexible material comprised of a network of natural or artificial Fibres often referred to as thread or Yarn.
- Brocade
- Brocade is the term for forming patterns in cloth with a supplementary weft. Brocade is a class of richly decorative shuttle-woven Fabrics often made in colored Silks and with or without Gold and Silver threads A pattern, from the French patron, is a theme of recurring events or objects sometimes referred to as elements of a set A textile is a flexible material comprised of a network of natural or artificial Fibres often referred to as thread or Yarn. WEFT Champaign 901FM is a Community radio station in Champaign Illinois, founded in 1981 and owned by Prairie Air Inc
- Buckram
- Buckram is a stiff cloth, made of cotton or linen, which is used to cover, and protect, a book, and although is more expensive than its look-a-like, Brella, is stronger and resistant to cockroaches eating it. Buckram is a stiff Cloth, made of Cotton, and still occasionally Linen, which is used to cover and protect Books Buckram can also be used to A textile is a flexible material comprised of a network of natural or artificial Fibres often referred to as thread or Yarn. Cotton is a soft staple Fibre that grows around the seeds of the cotton plant ( Gossypium sp Linen is a Textile made from the Fibers of the Flax plant Linum usitatissimum. A Book is a set or collection of written printed illustrated or blank sheets made of Paper, Parchment, or other material usually fastened together Buckram can also be used to stiffen clothes. Clothing (also called clothes, accoutrements, accouterments, or habiliments) protects the Human body from extreme Weather
- Burlap
- Burlap is a type of cloth often used for sacks. A textile is a flexible material comprised of a network of natural or artificial Fibres often referred to as thread or Yarn. A bag (also known as a Sack) is a non- rigid or semi-rigid container made of Paper, Cloth, Plastic, Leather,
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- Calico
- Calico is a type of fabric made from unbleached, and often not fully processed, cotton. Calico is a plain-woven Textile. In the United Kingdom, "calico" refers to fabric made from unbleached and often not fully processed Cotton A textile is a flexible material comprised of a network of natural or artificial Fibres often referred to as thread or Yarn. Also referred to a type of Printing.
- Cambric
- Cambric is a lightweight cotton cloth used as fabric for lace and needlework. Cambric or chambray is a lightweight Cotton cloth used as fabric for Lace and Needlework. Cotton is a soft staple Fibre that grows around the seeds of the cotton plant ( Gossypium sp
- Camel's Hair
- Camel's Hair is a natural fiber from the camel. Camels are Even-toed ungulates within the Genus Camelus. The Dromedary, one-humped or Arabian camel has a single hump and the Fiber or fibre is a class of Materials that are continuous filaments or are in discrete elongated pieces similar to lengths of thread. Camels are Even-toed ungulates within the Genus Camelus. The Dromedary, one-humped or Arabian camel has a single hump and the Camel hair can produce a variety of different coarseness of yarn. This article is about the fiber product For the type of joke see Shaggy dog story. This fiber is a novelty fiber spun by hand-spinners. Spinning is an ancient textile art in which plant, animal or synthetic Fibers are twisted together to form Yarn (or thread
- Canvas
- Canvas is an extremely heavy-duty fabric used for making sails, tents, marquees, and other functions where sturdiness is required. Canvas is an extremely heavy-duty plain-woven fabric used for making Sails Tents Marquees Backpacks and other functions A textile is a flexible material comprised of a network of natural or artificial Fibres often referred to as thread or Yarn. A sail is any type of surface intended to generate Thrust by being placed in a Wind &mdashin essence a vertically-oriented Wing. A tent is a shelter consisting of sheets of fabric or other material draped over or attached to a frame of poles or attached to a supporting rope It is also popularly used on fashion handbags.
- Canvas work
- Canvas work is embroidery on canvas. Canvas work is a type of Embroidery in which Yarn is stitched through a Canvas or other foundation fabric. Embroidery is the Art or Handicraft of decorating fabric or other Materials with designs stitched in strands of thread or Canvas is an extremely heavy-duty plain-woven fabric used for making Sails Tents Marquees Backpacks and other functions
- Carding
- Carding is the processing of brushing raw or washed fibers to prepare them as textiles. Carding is the processing of brushing raw or washed Fibers to prepare them as Textiles A large variety of fibers can be carded anything from Dog hair, to Fiber or fibre is a class of Materials that are continuous filaments or are in discrete elongated pieces similar to lengths of thread. A textile is a flexible material comprised of a network of natural or artificial Fibres often referred to as thread or Yarn.
- Carpet
- A carpet' is any loom-woven, felted textile or grass floor covering. A carpet is any loom-woven felted textile or grass floor covering
- Cashmere
- Cashmere is wool from the Cashmere goat. Cashmere wool, usually simply known as cashmere, and sometimes known as Pashmina, is a fiber obtained from the Cashmere goat. Wool is the fiber derived from the specialized skin cells called follicles of animals in the Caprinae family principally sheep, but the hair of certain species The domestic goat ( Capra aegagrus hircus) is a subspecies of goat Domesticated from the Wild goat of Southwest Asia and Eastern Europe
- Cellulose
- Cellulose; this fiber processed to make cellophane and rayon, and more recently Modal, a textile derived from beechwood cellulose. Cellulose is an Organic compound with the formula, a Polysaccharide consisting of a linear chain of several hundred to over ten thousand β(1→4 Fiber or fibre is a class of Materials that are continuous filaments or are in discrete elongated pieces similar to lengths of thread. Cellophane is a thin transparent sheet made of regenerated Cellulose. Rayon is a manufactured regenerated cellulosic Fiber. Rayon is produced from naturally occurring Polymers and therefore it is not a truly A textile is a flexible material comprised of a network of natural or artificial Fibres often referred to as thread or Yarn. For the babyfood see Beech-Nut. Beech ( Fagus) is a genus of ten Species of Deciduous Trees in the Cellulose is an Organic compound with the formula, a Polysaccharide consisting of a linear chain of several hundred to over ten thousand β(1→4
- Cheesecloth
- Cheesecloth is a loosewoven cotton cloth, such as is used in pressing cheese curds. Cheesecloth is a loosewoven Cotton Cloth used in Cheese making such as to press cheese curds for Poutine. Cotton is a soft staple Fibre that grows around the seeds of the cotton plant ( Gossypium sp A textile is a flexible material comprised of a network of natural or artificial Fibres often referred to as thread or Yarn. Cheese is a Food made from Milk, usually the milk of cows, Buffalo, Goats or sheep, by coagulation.
- Chiffon
- Chiffon is a sheer fabric made of silk or rayon. Chiffon, from the French word for a Cloth or rag is a lightweight balanced plain-woven sheer fabric woven of alternate S- A textile is a flexible material comprised of a network of natural or artificial Fibres often referred to as thread or Yarn. Silk is a natural Protein Fiber, some forms of which can be woven into Textiles The best-known type of silk is obtained from cocoons Rayon is a manufactured regenerated cellulosic Fiber. Rayon is produced from naturally occurring Polymers and therefore it is not a truly
- Chino cloth
- Chino cloth is a kind of twill fabric, usually made primarily from cotton. Chino cloth is a kind of Twill fabric usually made primarily from Cotton. Twill is a type of fabric woven with a pattern of diagonal parallel ribs Cotton is a soft staple Fibre that grows around the seeds of the cotton plant ( Gossypium sp
- Chintz
- Chintz is calico cloth printed with flowers and other devices in different colors. Chintz is calico cloth printed with flowers and other devices in different colours Calico is a plain-woven Textile. In the United Kingdom, "calico" refers to fabric made from unbleached and often not fully processed Cotton A textile is a flexible material comprised of a network of natural or artificial Fibres often referred to as thread or Yarn. It was originally of Eastern manufacture.
- Coir
- Coir is a coarse fibre extracted from the fibrous outer shell of a coconut. Coir (from Malayalam kayar, cord is a coarse fibre extracted from the fibrous outer shell of a Coconut. The Coconut Palm ( Cocos nucifera) is a member of the Family Arecaceae (palm family
- Colorfast
- A term used to describe whether the colors bleed or not in washing.
- Cord
- Cord is twisted fibre, usually intermediate between rope and string. A rope is a length of Fibers twisted or Braided together to improve strength for pulling and Connecting. It is also used as a shortened form of corduroy. Corduroy is a Textile composed of twisted fibers that when woven lie parallel (similar to Twill) to one another to form the cloth's distinct pattern a "cord
- Corduroy
- Corduroy is a durable cloth. Corduroy is a Textile composed of twisted fibers that when woven lie parallel (similar to Twill) to one another to form the cloth's distinct pattern a "cord A textile is a flexible material comprised of a network of natural or artificial Fibres often referred to as thread or Yarn.
- Cotton
- Cotton is a soft fibre that grows around the seeds of the cotton plant, a shrub native to the tropical and subtropical regions of both the Old World and the New World. Cotton is a soft staple Fibre that grows around the seeds of the cotton plant ( Gossypium sp Fiber or fibre is a class of Materials that are continuous filaments or are in discrete elongated pieces similar to lengths of thread. For information on cotton production industry history and applications see Cotton. A shrub or Bush is a horticultural rather than strictly botanical category of Woody plant, distinguished from a Tree The Old World consists of those parts of Earth known to Europeans Asians and Africans in the 15th century The New World is one of the names used for the non-Eurasian/non-African parts of the Earth specifically the Americas and Australia. The fibre is most often spun into thread and used to make a soft, breathable textile. This article is about the fiber product For the type of joke see Shaggy dog story. A textile is a flexible material comprised of a network of natural or artificial Fibres often referred to as thread or Yarn.
- Crepe
- Crepe is a silk fabric of a gauzy texture, having a peculiar crisp or crimpy appearance. A crêpe (kreɪp French kʀɛp is a type of very thin cooked Pancake usually made from Wheat Flour. Silk is a natural Protein Fiber, some forms of which can be woven into Textiles The best-known type of silk is obtained from cocoons A textile is a flexible material comprised of a network of natural or artificial Fibres often referred to as thread or Yarn.
- Crazy quilt
- Crazy quilting is often used to refer to the textile art of patchwork and is sometimes used interchangeably with that term. The term " crazy quilting " is often used to refer to the Textile art of crazy patchwork and is sometimes used interchangeably with that term A Patchwork or " pieced work " is a form of Needlework that involves sewing together pieces of fabric into a larger design
- Crinoline
- Crinoline was originally a stiff fabric with a weft of horse-hair and a warp of cotton or linen thread. Crinoline was originally a stiff fabric with a Weft of Horse-hair and a warp of Cotton or Linen thread. A textile is a flexible material comprised of a network of natural or artificial Fibres often referred to as thread or Yarn. WEFT Champaign 901FM is a Community radio station in Champaign Illinois, founded in 1981 and owned by Prairie Air Inc The horse ( Equus caballus) is a hoofed ( Ungulate) Mammal, one of eight living species of the family Equidae. In Weaving, the warp is the set of lengthwise Yarns through which the Weft is woven Cotton is a soft staple Fibre that grows around the seeds of the cotton plant ( Gossypium sp Linen is a Textile made from the Fibers of the Flax plant Linum usitatissimum. This article is about the fiber product For the type of joke see Shaggy dog story. The fabric first appeared around 1830. For the game see 1830 (board game. Year 1830 ( MDCCCXXX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display
- Cross-stitch
- Cross-stitch is a popular form of counted-thread embroidery in which X-shaped stitches are used to form a picture. This article is about the embroidery style called cross-stitch or counted cross-stitch Counted-thread embroidery is any Embroidery in which the fabric threads are counted by the embroiderer before inserting the needle into the fabric
- Crochet
- The word crochet describes the process of creating fabric from a length of cord, yarn, or thread with a hooked tool. Crochet (kroʊˈʃeɪ is a process of creating fabric from Yarn or thread using a Crochet hook. A textile is a flexible material comprised of a network of natural or artificial Fibres often referred to as thread or Yarn. This article is about the fiber product For the type of joke see Shaggy dog story. A crochet hook is a type of needle with a hook at one end used to draw thread through knotted loops
- Crochet hook
- A crochet hook is a type of needle, usually with a hook at one end, used to draw thread through knotted loops. A crochet hook is a type of needle with a hook at one end used to draw thread through knotted loops
- Cro-hook
- The cro-hook is a special double-ended crochet hook used to make double-sided crochet. The cro-hook, is a special double-ended Crochet hook used to make double-sided Crochet, which is a variation of Tunisian crochet. A crochet hook is a type of needle with a hook at one end used to draw thread through knotted loops Crochet (kroʊˈʃeɪ is a process of creating fabric from Yarn or thread using a Crochet hook. Because the hook has two ends, two colours of thread can be handled at once and freely interchanged.
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- Damask
- Damask is a fabric of silk, wool, linen, cotton, or synthetic fibers, with a pattern formed by weaving. Damask ( دمسق) is a figured fabric of Silk, Wool, Linen, Cotton, or Synthetic fibers with a pattern A textile is a flexible material comprised of a network of natural or artificial Fibres often referred to as thread or Yarn. Silk is a natural Protein Fiber, some forms of which can be woven into Textiles The best-known type of silk is obtained from cocoons Wool is the fiber derived from the specialized skin cells called follicles of animals in the Caprinae family principally sheep, but the hair of certain species Linen is a Textile made from the Fibers of the Flax plant Linum usitatissimum. Cotton is a soft staple Fibre that grows around the seeds of the cotton plant ( Gossypium sp Synthetic fibers are the result of extensive research by Scientists to improve upon naturally occurring Animal and plant This article describes textile weaving For other senses of this word see Weaving (disambiguation. Today, it generally denotes a linen texture richly figured in the weaving with flowers, fruit, forms of animal life, and other types of ornament. Linen is a Textile made from the Fibers of the Flax plant Linum usitatissimum.
- Darning mushroom
- A darning mushroom is a tool which can be used for darning clothes, particularly socks. Darning is a Sewing technique for repairing holes or worn areas in fabric or Knitting with needle and thread alone Sewing or stitching is the fastening of Cloth, Leather, Furs Bark, or other flexible materials using needle and A sock is a knitted or Woven type of Hosiery garment for enclosing the human foot The sock can be stretched over the top of the (curved) mushroom, and gathered-tightly-around the stalk.
- Denim
- Denim denotes a rugged cotton twill textile. Denim is a rugged Cotton Twill Textile, in which the Weft passes under two ( twi- "double" or more warp fibers Cotton is a soft staple Fibre that grows around the seeds of the cotton plant ( Gossypium sp A textile is a flexible material comprised of a network of natural or artificial Fibres often referred to as thread or Yarn.
- Dimity
- Dimity is a lightweight, sheer cotton fabric having at least two warp threads thrown into relief to form fine cords. Dimity is a lightweight sheer Cotton fabric having at least two warp threads thrown into relief to form fine cords Cotton is a soft staple Fibre that grows around the seeds of the cotton plant ( Gossypium sp
- Dobby loom
- Dobby loom is a loom in which each harness can be manipulated individually. A Dobby Loom is a type of floor Loom that controls the warp threads using a device called a dobby. A loom is a Machine or device for Weaving thread or Yarn into Textiles Looms can range from very small hand-held frames to large free-standing This is in contrast to a treadle loom, where the harnesses are attached to a number of different treadles depending on the weave structure. A treadle OE ''tredan'' = to tread is a part of a machine which is operated by the foot to produce reciprocating or rotary motion in a machine such as a weaving loom (reciprocating
- Double weave
- Double weave is a type of advanced weave. Double cloth or double weave (also doublecloth, double-cloth) is a type of woven Textile in which two or more sets of warps This article describes textile weaving For other senses of this word see Weaving (disambiguation. It is done by interlacing two or more sets of warps with two or more sets of filling yarns. In Weaving, the warp is the set of lengthwise Yarns through which the Weft is woven WEFT Champaign 901FM is a Community radio station in Champaign Illinois, founded in 1981 and owned by Prairie Air Inc This article is about the fiber product For the type of joke see Shaggy dog story.
- Dowlas
- Dowlas is the name given to a plain cloth, similar to sheeting, but usually coarser. Dowlas is the name given to a plain Cloth, similar to sheeting, but usually coarser A textile is a flexible material comprised of a network of natural or artificial Fibres often referred to as thread or Yarn. A bed sheet is a large piece of cloth used to cover a Mattress.
- Durability
- how durable a fabric or yarn is.
- Dyes
- Dye is used to color fabric. A dye can generally be described as a Colored substance that has an affinity to the substrate to which it is being applied There are two main types: Natural dyes, and synthetic dyes. A dye can generally be described as a Colored substance that has an affinity to the substrate to which it is being applied The process is called Dyeing. Dyeing is the process of imparting Colours to a textile material in loose fibre Yarn, Cloth or garment form by treatment with a Dye.
- Dye lot
- Dye lot is a number that identifies yarns dyed in the same vat at the same time. A dye lot is a record taken during the Dyeing of Yarn to identify yarn that received its coloration in the same Vat at the same time Subtle differences can appear between different batches of the same color yarn from the same manufacturer.
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- Elasticity
- Elasticity
- Embroidery
- Embroidery is an ancient variety of decorative needlework in which designs and pictures are created by stitching strands of some material on to a layer of another material. Embroidery is the Art or Handicraft of decorating fabric or other Materials with designs stitched in strands of thread or "Ancient" redirects here For other uses see Ancient_(disambiguation. See also: Machine embroidery. Machine embroidery is a term that can be used to describe two different actions
- Epinglé fabric
- A type of velvet fabric woven on a wire loom or épinglé loom. The épinglé velvet is specific by the fact that both loop pile and cut pile can be integrated into the same fabric. In Textiles pile is the raised surface or nap of a Fabric, which is made of upright loops or strands of Yarn. In Textiles pile is the raised surface or nap of a Fabric, which is made of upright loops or strands of Yarn. The art of épinglé weaving in Europe originates from Lucca (Italy) and later Venice and Genua. Actually the term 'Genua velvet' is still in use. The Flemish region of Kortrijk and Waregem (Belgium) is the area where upon today the technique of épinglé weaving is still very actual. The fabric finds it application mostly in upholstery, although in medieval times is was used as apparel for princes and kings as well as for bishops, cardinals and the pope.
- Even-weave
- Even-weave or evenweave fabric is used in counted-thread embroidery and is characterized by Warp and weft threads of the same size. Even-weave fabric or Canvas is any woven Textile where the warp and Weft threads are of the same size Counted-thread embroidery is any Embroidery in which the fabric threads are counted by the embroiderer before inserting the needle into the fabric In Weaving, the warp is the set of lengthwise Yarns through which the Weft is woven WEFT Champaign 901FM is a Community radio station in Champaign Illinois, founded in 1981 and owned by Prairie Air Inc
- Eyelet
- Grommets and eyelets are metal, plastic, or rubber rings that are inserted into a hole made through another material. Grommets and eyelets are Metal, Plastic, or Rubber rings that are inserted into a hole made through another material Grommets and eyelets are Metal, Plastic, or Rubber rings that are inserted into a hole made through another material The M acro E xpansion T emplate A ttribute L anguage complements TAL, providing macros which allow the reuse of code across Plastic is the general common term for a wide range of synthetic or semisynthetic organic solid materials suitable for the manufacture of industrial products They may be used to reinforce the hole, to shield something from the sharp edges of the hole, or both.
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- Facing
- Felt
- Felt is a non-woven cloth that is produced by matting, condensing and pressing fibers. Felt is a non-woven cloth that is produced by matting condensing and pressing fibers Nonwovens are Textiles which are neither woven nor Knit, such as Felt. A textile is a flexible material comprised of a network of natural or artificial Fibres often referred to as thread or Yarn. The fibers form the structure of the fabric.
- Felting
- The process of making felt is called felting. Felt is a non-woven cloth that is produced by matting condensing and pressing fibers Felt is a non-woven cloth that is produced by matting condensing and pressing fibers
- Fiber
- Fiber or fibre (see spelling differences) is a class of materials that are continuous filaments or are in discrete elongated pieces, similar to pieces of thread. Fiber or fibre is a class of Materials that are continuous filaments or are in discrete elongated pieces similar to lengths of thread. American and British English spelling differences are one aspect of American and British English differences. Materials are physical Substances used as inputs to production or Manufacturing. This article is about the fiber product For the type of joke see Shaggy dog story. Fibers are often used in the manufacture of other materials. They can be spun into filaments, thread, or rope. A rope is a length of Fibers twisted or Braided together to improve strength for pulling and Connecting. They can be used as a component of composite materials. Composite materials (or composites for short are engineered Materials made from two or more constituent materials with significantly different physical or chemical They can also be matted into sheets to make products such as paper or felt. Paper is thin material mainly used for writing upon printing upon or packaging Felt is a non-woven cloth that is produced by matting condensing and pressing fibers
- Filament
- A filament is a fine, thinly spun thread, fiber, or wire. Staple is a term referring to naturally formed clusters or locks of Wool fibres throughout a fleece that are held together by cross fibres
- Filling
- See weft
- Fishnet
- Fishnet is a material with an open, diamond shaped knit. WEFT Champaign 901FM is a Community radio station in Champaign Illinois, founded in 1981 and owned by Prairie Air Inc In the field of Textiles, fishnet is a material with an open diamond shaped Knit.
- Flannel
- Flannel is a cloth that is commonly used to make clothing and bedsheets. Flannel is a soft woven Fabric, of various fineness It usually doesn't have a nap, and instead gains its softness through the loosely spun yarn it A textile is a flexible material comprised of a network of natural or artificial Fibres often referred to as thread or Yarn. Clothing (also called clothes, accoutrements, accouterments, or habiliments) protects the Human body from extreme Weather It is usually made from either wool, wool and cotton, or wool and synthetic fabric. Wool is the fiber derived from the specialized skin cells called follicles of animals in the Caprinae family principally sheep, but the hair of certain species Cotton is a soft staple Fibre that grows around the seeds of the cotton plant ( Gossypium sp Synthetic fibers are the result of extensive research by Scientists to improve upon naturally occurring Animal and plant
- Flax
- Flax fiber is soft, lustrous and flexible. Flax (also known as common flax or linseed) (binomial name Linum usitatissimum) is a member of the genus Linum Fiber or fibre is a class of Materials that are continuous filaments or are in discrete elongated pieces similar to lengths of thread. It is stronger than cotton fiber but less elastic. Cotton is a soft staple Fibre that grows around the seeds of the cotton plant ( Gossypium sp The best grades are used for linen fabrics such as damasks, lace and sheeting. Linen is a Textile made from the Fibers of the Flax plant Linum usitatissimum. A textile is a flexible material comprised of a network of natural or artificial Fibres often referred to as thread or Yarn. Damask ( دمسق) is a figured fabric of Silk, Wool, Linen, Cotton, or Synthetic fibers with a pattern Coarser grades are used for the manufacturing of twine and rope.
- Fulling
- Fulling is a step in clothmaking which involves the cleansing of cloth (particularly wool) to get rid of oils, dirt, and other impurities. Textile manufacturing is one of the oldest human industries The oldest known Textiles date back to about 5000 B
- Fustian
- Fustian is a term for a variety of heavy twilled woven cotton fabrics, chiefly prepared for menswear. Fustian (also called bombast) is a term for a variety of heavy Woven, mostly Cotton fabrics chiefly prepared for menswear A woven is a Cloth formed by Weaving. It only stretches in the bias directions (between the warp and Weft directions unless the Cotton is a soft staple Fibre that grows around the seeds of the cotton plant ( Gossypium sp A textile is a flexible material comprised of a network of natural or artificial Fibres often referred to as thread or Yarn. Usually dyed in a dark shade. Declined in popularity from 1813, being replaced by harder wearing and better quality wool cloths.
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- Gabardine
- Gabardine is a tough, tightly woven fabric often used to make suits, overcoats and trousers. Gabardine is a tough tightly woven fabric used to make Suits Overcoats Trousers and other garments A textile is a flexible material comprised of a network of natural or artificial Fibres often referred to as thread or Yarn. The term Overcoat is a type of long coat intended to be worn as the outermost garment Trousers are an item of Clothing worn on the lower part of the body from the waist to the ankles covering both legs separately (rather than with cloth stretching across The fibre used to make the fabric is traditionally worsted (a woolen yarn), but may also be cotton, synthetic or mixed. Worsted (pronunciation) is the name of a Yarn, the Cloth made from this yarn and a yarn weight category Wool is the fiber derived from the specialized skin cells called follicles of animals in the Caprinae family principally sheep, but the hair of certain species Cotton is a soft staple Fibre that grows around the seeds of the cotton plant ( Gossypium sp The fabric is smooth on one side and has a diagonally ribbed surface on the other.
- Gauge
- A gauge is a set number of rows per inch (in knitting) or the thread-count of a woven fabric that helps the knitter determine whether they have the right size knitting needles or a weaver if the cloth is tight enough. In Knitting, the word Gauge, technical abbreviation GG refers to "Knitting Machines" fineness size (not to the proportion thickness or fineness of the finished knitted "Knit" redirects here See also KNIT and Knitted fabric. A knitting needle or knitting pin is a Tool in Hand-knitting to produce Knitted fabrics They generally have a long shaft and taper A textile is a flexible material comprised of a network of natural or artificial Fibres often referred to as thread or Yarn.
- Gante
- Gante is a cloth made from cotton or tow warp and jute weft. A textile is a flexible material comprised of a network of natural or artificial Fibres often referred to as thread or Yarn. Cotton is a soft staple Fibre that grows around the seeds of the cotton plant ( Gossypium sp It is largely used for bags for sugar and similar material, and has the appearance of a fine hessian cloth.
- Gauze
- A very light, sheer, fine woven fabric.
- Genova velvet
- A type of velvet where in Jacquard patterns are woven into the ground fabric and where the pile is made of a combination of cut and uncut (loop) pile. Velvet is a type of tufted fabric in which the cut threads are very evenly distributed with a short dense pile giving it a distinct feel This fabric is also known as Venetian velvet, or more generally, as épinglé velvet. In the actual terminology of furnishing fabrics it is mostly named with its French name "velours de Gênes".
- This kind of fabric is made on a wire loom or épinglé loom.
- Geotextile
- A geotextile is a synthetic permeable textile. Geotextiles are permeable Fabrics which when used in association with Soil, have the ability to separate filter reinforce protect or drain
- Gingham
- Gingham is a fabric made from dyed cotton yarn. Gingham is a fabric made from Dyed Cotton Yarn. The name is Indonesian in origin assimilated into Dutch. A textile is a flexible material comprised of a network of natural or artificial Fibres often referred to as thread or Yarn. A dye can generally be described as a Colored substance that has an affinity to the substrate to which it is being applied Cotton is a soft staple Fibre that grows around the seeds of the cotton plant ( Gossypium sp This article is about the fiber product For the type of joke see Shaggy dog story.
- Glass fiber
- Fiberglass is material made from extremely fine fibers of glass. Fiberglass (also called fibreglass and glass fibre see Spelling differences) is material made from extremely fine Fibers of Glass. Fiber or fibre is a class of Materials that are continuous filaments or are in discrete elongated pieces similar to lengths of thread. Glass in the common sense refers to a Hard, Brittle, transparent Solid, such as that used for Windows many It is widely used in the manufacture of insulation and textiles. The term thermal insulation can refer to materials used to reduce the rate of Heat transfer, or the methods and processes used to reduce heat transfer A textile is a flexible material comprised of a network of natural or artificial Fibres often referred to as thread or Yarn.
- Gossamer
- A gossamer is a very light, sheer, gauze-like fabric, popular for white wedding dresses and decorations. Gauze is a thin Translucent fabric with a loose open Weave. Its name may derive etymologically from the Persian word for A textile is a flexible material comprised of a network of natural or artificial Fibres often referred to as thread or Yarn. A white wedding is a traditional formal or semi-formal Western Wedding.
- Grogram
- Grogram is a coarse fabric of silk mixed with wool or with mohair and often stiffened with gum. The manufacture of Textiles is one of the oldest of human technologies. A textile is a flexible material comprised of a network of natural or artificial Fibres often referred to as thread or Yarn. Silk is a natural Protein Fiber, some forms of which can be woven into Textiles The best-known type of silk is obtained from cocoons Wool is the fiber derived from the specialized skin cells called follicles of animals in the Caprinae family principally sheep, but the hair of certain species Mohair usually refers to a Silk -like fabric or Yarn made from the Hair of the Angora goat. Natural gums are Polysaccharides of natural origin capable of causing a large Viscosity increase in solution even at small concentrations
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- Hem
- To hem a piece of cloth (in sewing), a garment worker folds up a cut edge, folds it up again, and then sews it down. To hem a piece of cloth (in Sewing) a garment workerfolds up a cut edge folds it up again and then sews it down Sewing or stitching is the fastening of Cloth, Leather, Furs Bark, or other flexible materials using needle and The process of hemming thus completely encloses the cut edge in cloth, so that it cannot ravel.
- A hem is also the edge of cloth hemmed in this manner.
- Hemp
- The main uses of hemp fibre are rope, sacking, carpet, nets and webbing. This article is about the cultivation and uses of industrial hemp not its psychoactive cousin Cannabis (drug. A rope is a length of Fibers twisted or Braided together to improve strength for pulling and Connecting. A carpet is any loom-woven felted textile or grass floor covering A net, in its primary meaning comprises fibers woven in a grid-like structure Hemp is also being used in increasing quantities in paper manufacturing. Paper is thin material mainly used for writing upon printing upon or packaging The cellulose content is about 70%. Cellulose is an Organic compound with the formula, a Polysaccharide consisting of a linear chain of several hundred to over ten thousand β(1→4
- Huckaback
- Huckaback is a type of coarse absorbent cotton or linen fabric used for making towels. Cotton is a soft staple Fibre that grows around the seeds of the cotton plant ( Gossypium sp Linen is a Textile made from the Fibers of the Flax plant Linum usitatissimum. A textile is a flexible material comprised of a network of natural or artificial Fibres often referred to as thread or Yarn. A towel is a piece of absorbent fabric or Paper used for drying or wiping
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- Ikat
- Ikat is a style of weaving that uses a tie-dye process on either the warp or weft before the threads are woven to create a pattern or design. Ikat, or Ikkat, is a style of Weaving that uses a Resist dyeing process similar to Tie-dye on either the warp or Weft This article describes textile weaving For other senses of this word see Weaving (disambiguation. Tie-dye is typically brightly colored patterned Textile or clothing which is made from knit or woven fabric usually Cotton, through a Resist dyeing In Weaving, the warp is the set of lengthwise Yarns through which the Weft is woven WEFT Champaign 901FM is a Community radio station in Champaign Illinois, founded in 1981 and owned by Prairie Air Inc A Double Ikat is when both the warp and the weft are tie-dyed before weaving.
- Intarsia
- Intarsia is a knitting technique used to create patterns with multiple colours. Intarsia is a Knitting technique used to create patterns with multiple colours "Knit" redirects here See also KNIT and Knitted fabric.
- Interfacing
- Interfacing is a common term for a variety of materials used on the unseen or "wrong" side of fabrics in sewing. Interfacing is a Textile used on the unseen or "wrong" side of Fabrics to make an area of a garment more rigid Materials are physical Substances used as inputs to production or Manufacturing. A textile is a flexible material comprised of a network of natural or artificial Fibres often referred to as thread or Yarn. Sewing or stitching is the fastening of Cloth, Leather, Furs Bark, or other flexible materials using needle and
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- Jacquard
- Jacquard
- Jacquard loom
- The Jacquard loom was the first machine to use punch cards. The Jacquard Loom is a mechanical Loom, invented by Joseph Marie Jacquard in 1801, that has holes punched in pasteboard each row of which corresponds to The Jacquard Loom is a mechanical Loom, invented by Joseph Marie Jacquard in 1801, that has holes punched in pasteboard each row of which corresponds to It uses punched cards to control the pattern being woven. A pattern, from the French patron, is a theme of recurring events or objects sometimes referred to as elements of a set This article describes textile weaving For other senses of this word see Weaving (disambiguation. It is a form of dobby loom, where individual harnesses can be raised and lowered independently. A Dobby Loom is a type of floor Loom that controls the warp threads using a device called a dobby.
- Jamdani
- Jamdani is a kind of fine cloth made in Bangladesh. The Jamdani is a fabric of fine cotton muslin of Bengali origin with colored stripes and patterns A textile is a flexible material comprised of a network of natural or artificial Fibres often referred to as thread or Yarn. ( Bengali: বাংলাদেশ inc-Latn Bangladesh) officially
- Jute
- Jute is a long, soft, shiny plant fibre that can be spun into coarse, strong threads. Jute is a long soft shiny Vegetable fiber that can be spun into coarse strong threads Plants are living Organisms belonging to the kingdom Plantae. Fiber or fibre is a class of Materials that are continuous filaments or are in discrete elongated pieces similar to lengths of thread.
- Jute is one of the cheapest natural fibres, and is second only to cotton in amount produced and variety of uses. Jute fibres are composed primarily of the plant materials cellulose and lignin. Cellulose is an Organic compound with the formula, a Polysaccharide consisting of a linear chain of several hundred to over ten thousand β(1→4 Lignin or lignen is a complex Chemical compound most commonly derived from Wood and an integral part of the secondary Cell walls of Plants
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- Knit fabrics
- Knit fabrics are fabrics that were produced through the process of knitting. "Knit" redirects here See also KNIT and Knitted fabric. A textile is a flexible material comprised of a network of natural or artificial Fibres often referred to as thread or Yarn. "Knit" redirects here See also KNIT and Knitted fabric.
- Knitting needle gauge
- A knitting needle gauge makes is used to determine the size of a knitting needle. A knitting needle or knitting pin is a Tool in Hand-knitting to produce Knitted fabrics They generally have a long shaft and taper Some also double for crochet hooks. A crochet hook is a type of needle with a hook at one end used to draw thread through knotted loops Most needles come with the size written on the needle, but many needles (like double-pointed needles) tend to not be labeled. Also, with wear and time the label often wears off.
- Needle gauges can be made of any material, and are often made for metal and plastic. They tend to be about 3 by 5 inches. They contain holes of various sizes, and often have a ruler along the edge for determining the gauge of a sample.
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- Lace
- Lace-making is an ancient craft. A lace fabric is lightweight openwork fabric, patterned, either by machine or by hand, with open holes in the work. The holes can be formed via removal of threads or cloth from a previously woven fabric, but more often lace is built up from a single thread and the open spaces are created as part of the lace fabric.
- Lamé
- Lamé is a type of brocaded clothing fabric with inwoven metal threads, typically of gold or silver, giving it a metallic sheen. LAME is an Open source application used to encode audio into the MP3 file format Brocade is a class of richly decorative shuttle-woven Fabrics often made in colored Silks and with or without Gold and Silver threads Clothing (also called clothes, accoutrements, accouterments, or habiliments) protects the Human body from extreme Weather A textile is a flexible material comprised of a network of natural or artificial Fibres often referred to as thread or Yarn. Gold (ˈɡoʊld is a Chemical element with the symbol Au (from its Latin name aurum) and Atomic number 79 Silver (ˈsɪlvɚ is a Chemical element with the symbol " Ag " (argentum from the Ancient Greek: ἀργήντος - argēntos gen The M acro E xpansion T emplate A ttribute L anguage complements TAL, providing macros which allow the reuse of code across
- Lawn
- Lawn is a fine linen or cotton cloth. Lawn cloth or lawn is a Plain weave Textile, originally Linen but now chiefly Cotton. Linen is a Textile made from the Fibers of the Flax plant Linum usitatissimum. Cotton is a soft staple Fibre that grows around the seeds of the cotton plant ( Gossypium sp
- Linen
- Linen is a material made from the fibers of the flax plant. Linen is a Textile made from the Fibers of the Flax plant Linum usitatissimum. A textile is a flexible material comprised of a network of natural or artificial Fibres often referred to as thread or Yarn. Fiber or fibre is a class of Materials that are continuous filaments or are in discrete elongated pieces similar to lengths of thread. Flax (also known as common flax or linseed) (binomial name Linum usitatissimum) is a member of the genus Linum Linen produced in Ireland is called Irish linen. Linens are fabric household goods, such as pillowcases and towels. Linens are fabric household goods such as Pillowcases and Towels Originally many such as Bed sheets and Tablecloths were made of Linen A towel is a piece of absorbent fabric or Paper used for drying or wiping
- Lining
- Lining
- Loden
- Loden is water-resistant material for clothing made from sheep wool. Loden is water-resistant material for Clothing made from Sheep Wool.
- Loom
- The Loom is a machine used for weaving fabric. A loom is a Machine or device for Weaving thread or Yarn into Textiles Looms can range from very small hand-held frames to large free-standing A machine is any device that uses Energy to perform some activity This article describes textile weaving For other senses of this word see Weaving (disambiguation. A textile is a flexible material comprised of a network of natural or artificial Fibres often referred to as thread or Yarn.
- Lucet
- Lucet is a method of cordmaking or braiding which is believed to date back to the Viking era. Lucet is a method of cordmaking or Braiding which is believed to date back to the Viking and Medieval periods when it was used to hang useful items from A Viking is one of the Norse ( Scandinavian Explorers Warriors Merchants, and pirates who raided and colonized wide areas Lucet cord is square, strong, and slightly springy. It closely resembles knitted I-cord or the cord produced on a knitting spool. "Knit" redirects here See also KNIT and Knitted fabric. Lucet cord is formed by a series of loops, and will therefore unravel if cut.
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- Macrame
- Macrame or macramé is a form of textile-making using knotting rather than weaving or knitting. Macramé or macrame is a form of Textile -making using Knotting rather than Weaving or Knitting. A textile is a flexible material comprised of a network of natural or artificial Fibres often referred to as thread or Yarn. KNOT (1450 AM) is a commercial Classic Country music Radio station in Prescott Arizona, broadcasting to the Flagstaff - Prescott This article describes textile weaving For other senses of this word see Weaving (disambiguation. "Knit" redirects here See also KNIT and Knitted fabric. Its primary knots are the square knot and forms of hitching (full hitch and double half hitches). The reef knot or square knot is a common and simple Binding knot. The half hitch is a simple Knot. If tied by itself it slips very easily and cannot hold anything
- Mercerized cotton
- Mercerization is a treatment for cotton fabric and thread mostly employed to give cotton a lustrous appearance. Mercerization is a treatment for Cotton fabric and thread that gives fabric a lustrous appearance Cotton is a soft staple Fibre that grows around the seeds of the cotton plant ( Gossypium sp A textile is a flexible material comprised of a network of natural or artificial Fibres often referred to as thread or Yarn.
- Merino
- Merino is the Spanish name for a breed of sheep, and hence applied to a woolen fabric. The Merino is the most economically influential breed of sheep in the world prized for its Wool. Wool is the fiber derived from the specialized skin cells called follicles of animals in the Caprinae family principally sheep, but the hair of certain species
- Mesh
- A mesh is similar to fabric or a web in that it has many connected or weaved pieces. A mesh is a flat semi-permeable barrier made of connected strands of Metal, Fiber, or other flexible/ductile material A textile is a flexible material comprised of a network of natural or artificial Fibres often referred to as thread or Yarn. In clothing, a mesh is often defined as fabric that has a large number of closely-spaced holes, such as is common practice for modern sports jerseys. Clothing (also called clothes, accoutrements, accouterments, or habiliments) protects the Human body from extreme Weather A jersey is an item of Knitted Clothing, traditionally in Wool or Cotton, with Sleeves worn as a Pullover; this is
- Metallic fiber
- Metallic fibers are fibers used in textiles which are either composed of metal, or fibers of other materials with a metal coating. Metallic fibers are manufactured Fibers composed of Metal, Plastic -coated metal metal-coated plastic or a core completely covered by metal Fiber or fibre is a class of Materials that are continuous filaments or are in discrete elongated pieces similar to lengths of thread. A textile is a flexible material comprised of a network of natural or artificial Fibres often referred to as thread or Yarn.
- Their uses include decoration and the reduction of static electricity. For the science of static charges see Electrostatics Static electricity refers to the accumulation of excess Electric charge in a
- Microfibre
- Microfibre is a term for fibres with strands thinner than one denier. Microfiber ( British spelling: Microfibre) refers to synthetic fibers ( Fiber) that measure less than one denier. Denier Denier is a unit of measure for the Linear mass density of Fibers. Fabrics made with microfibres are exceptionally soft and hold their shape well.
- Millinery
- Millinery is women's hats and other articles sold by a milliner, or the profession or business of designing, making, or selling hats for women. A hat is a headcovering It may be worn for protection against the elements for religious reasons for safety or as a Fashion accessory.
- Mohair
- Mohair is a silk-like fabric made from the hair of the Angora goat. Mohair usually refers to a Silk -like fabric or Yarn made from the Hair of the Angora goat. Silk is a natural Protein Fiber, some forms of which can be woven into Textiles The best-known type of silk is obtained from cocoons A textile is a flexible material comprised of a network of natural or artificial Fibres often referred to as thread or Yarn. Hair is a keratinised protein filament that grows through the epidermis from follicles deep within the Dermis. The Angora goat (Ankara keçisi is a Goat from the Angora region in Anatolia, near present-day Ankara, Turkey. It is durable, light and warm, although some people find it uncomfortably itchy.
- Mungo
- Fibrous woollen material generated from waste fabric, particularly tightly woven cloths and rags. A textile is a flexible material comprised of a network of natural or artificial Fibres often referred to as thread or Yarn. A textile is a flexible material comprised of a network of natural or artificial Fibres often referred to as thread or Yarn. See also: shoddy.
- Muslin
- Muslin is a type of finely-woven cotton fabric, introduced to Europe from the Middle East in the 17th century. Muslin is a type of finely-woven Cotton fabric, introduced to Europe from the Middle East in the 17th century Cotton is a soft staple Fibre that grows around the seeds of the cotton plant ( Gossypium sp A textile is a flexible material comprised of a network of natural or artificial Fibres often referred to as thread or Yarn. The Middle East is a Subcontinent with no clear boundaries often used as a synonym to Near East, in opposition to Far East. As a means of recording the passage of Time, the 17th Century was that Century which lasted from 1601 - 1700 in the Gregorian calendar It was named for the city where it was first made, Mosul in what is now Iraq. For the village in Azerbaijan see Mosul Azerbaijan. Mosul (الموصل Al Mūṣul, Kurdish: Mosul/Ninawa, Musul For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Iraq topics.
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- Nainsook
- Nainsook is a fine, soft muslin fabric, often to used to make babies clothing. Nainsook is a fine soft Muslin fabric often to used to make babies' clothing Muslin is a type of finely-woven Cotton fabric, introduced to Europe from the Middle East in the 17th century
- Nap
- Nap is a term for the raised surface of certain cloth, such as flannel. Primarily nap is the raised (fuzzy surface on certain kinds of cloth, such as Velvet. A textile is a flexible material comprised of a network of natural or artificial Fibres often referred to as thread or Yarn. Flannel is a soft woven Fabric, of various fineness It usually doesn't have a nap, and instead gains its softness through the loosely spun yarn it
- Needlepoint
- Needlepoint is a form of canvas work created on a mesh canvas. Needlepoint is a form of Canvas work Embroidery, in which Yarn is stitched through a Canvas ground fabric. Canvas work is a type of Embroidery in which Yarn is stitched through a Canvas or other foundation fabric. The stitching threads used may be wool, silk, or rarely cotton. Wool is the fiber derived from the specialized skin cells called follicles of animals in the Caprinae family principally sheep, but the hair of certain species Silk is a natural Protein Fiber, some forms of which can be woven into Textiles The best-known type of silk is obtained from cocoons Cotton is a soft staple Fibre that grows around the seeds of the cotton plant ( Gossypium sp Stitches may be plain, covering just one mesh intersection with a single orientation, or fancy, such as Bargello. Bargello is a type of Needlepoint Embroidery consisting of upright flat stitches laid in a mathematical pattern to create motifs Plain stitches, known as Tent stitches, may be worked as basketweave or half cross. Tent stitch is a small diagonal Embroidery stitch that crosses over the intersection of Tent stitch is a small diagonal Embroidery stitch that crosses over the intersection of Tent stitch is a small diagonal Embroidery stitch that crosses over the intersection of
- Needlework
- Needlework is another term for the handicraft of decorative sewing and textile arts. Handicraft, also known as craftwork or simply Craft, is a type of work where useful and decorative devices are made completely by hand or using only simple tools Sewing or stitching is the fastening of Cloth, Leather, Furs Bark, or other flexible materials using needle and Anything that uses a needle for construction can be called needlework. A sewing needle is a long slender tool with a pointed tip The first needles were made of bone or wood modern ones are manufactured from high carbon steel wire nickel- or gold plated
- Net
- Net is a device made by fibers woven in a grid-like structure, as in fishing net, a soccer goal, a butterfly net, or the court divider in tennis
- Nonwoven fabric
- Non-woven textiles are those which are neither woven nor knit, for example felt. A net, in its primary meaning comprises fibers woven in a grid-like structure A fishing net or fishnet is a net that is used for Fishing. Fishing nets are Meshes usually formed by Knotting a relatively thin thread Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a Team sport played between two teams of eleven players and is widely considered A butterfly net is one of several kinds of nets used to collect Insects The entire bag of the net is generally constructed from a lightweight mesh to minimize damage Tennis is a sport played between two players ( singles) or between two teams of two players each ( doubles) Nonwovens are Textiles which are neither woven nor Knit, such as Felt. This article describes textile weaving For other senses of this word see Weaving (disambiguation. "Knit" redirects here See also KNIT and Knitted fabric. Felt is a non-woven cloth that is produced by matting condensing and pressing fibers Non-wovens are typically not strong (unless reinforced by a backing), and do not stretch. They are cheap to manufacture.
- Novelty yarn
- Novelty yarn
- Nylon
- Nylon is a synthetic polymer, a plastic. Novelty yarns are Yarns with an interesting texture or other notably unusual features that distinguish them from ordinary yarn like Cotton and Wool. Overview Nylon is a Thermoplastic silky material first used commercially in a nylon- Bristled Toothbrush (1938 followed more famously by Plastic is the general common term for a wide range of synthetic or semisynthetic organic solid materials suitable for the manufacture of industrial products Nylon fibres are used to make many synthetic fabrics and women's stockings.
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- Oilcloth
- Oilcloth was, traditionally, heavy cotton or linen cloth with a linseed oil coating: it was semi-water-proof. A textile is a flexible material comprised of a network of natural or artificial Fibres often referred to as thread or Yarn. The most familiar use was for brightly printed kitchen tablecloths. Dull colored oilcloth was used for bedrolls, sou'westers, and tents. By the late 1950's, oilcloth became a synonym for vinyl (polyvinyl chloride) bonded to a flanneled cloth.
- Organdy
- Organdy
- Organza
- Organza
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- Paisley
- Paisley is a droplet-shaped vegetal motif, similar to half of the T'ai Chi symbol, the Indian bodhi tree leaf, or the mango tree. Organdy or organdie is the sheerest Cotton cloth made Combed yarns contribute to its appearance Organza is a thin Plain weave, sheer fabric traditionally made from Silk, the continuous filament of silkworms. Paisley or Paisley pattern is a droplet-shaped vegetal motif of Persian origin similar to half of the Yin yang symbol or the leaf of the Indian Taiji (太極 is a state of being from Tao and Wuji. It is a state of absolute and of infinite potentiality India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country The Bodhi Tree, also known as Bo (from the Sinhalese Bo was a large and very old Sacred Fig tree ( Ficus religiosa) located in Bodh In Botany, a leaf is an above-ground Plant organ specialized for Photosynthesis. Mangoes belong to the genus Mangifera, consisting of numerous species of tropical fruiting Trees in the Flowering plant family Anacardiaceae A tree is a perennial Woody plant. It is most often defined as a woody plant that has many secondary branches supported clear of the ground on a single main stem or The design originated in India and spread to Scotland when British soldiers brought home cashmere shawls. India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country Scotland ( Gaelic: Alba) is a Country in northwest Europethat occupies the northern third of the island of Great Britain. Cashmere wool, usually simply known as cashmere, and sometimes known as Pashmina, is a fiber obtained from the Cashmere goat.
- Patchwork
- Patchwork is a form of needlework or craft that involves sewing together small pieces of fabric and stitching them together into a larger design, which is then usually quilted, or else tied together with pieces of yarn at regular intervals, a practice known as tying. A Patchwork or " pieced work " is a form of Needlework that involves sewing together pieces of fabric into a larger design A textile is a flexible material comprised of a network of natural or artificial Fibres often referred to as thread or Yarn. Quilting is a Sewing method done either by hand by Sewing machine, or by a longarm quilting system Patchwork is traditionally 'pieced' by hand, but modern quiltmakers often use a sewing machine instead. Sewing or stitching is the fastening of Cloth, Leather, Furs Bark, or other flexible materials using needle and
- Percale
- Percale refers to a closely woven, high thread count, cotton fabric often used for sheets and clothing. Percale is a closely woven plain-weave fabric often used for bed linens Cotton is a soft staple Fibre that grows around the seeds of the cotton plant ( Gossypium sp
- Persian weave
- Persian weave is a method of weave used in jewelry and other art forms. Persian weave is a method of Weave used in Jewelry and other art forms This article describes textile weaving For other senses of this word see Weaving (disambiguation. Jewellery (also spelled jewelry, see spelling differences) is a personal Ornament, such as a necklace ring or bracelet made from Gemstones
- Pile knit
- Pile knit
- Pile weave
- Pile weave
- Pill
- Pill
- Plaid
- Plaid is a Scots language word meaning blanket, usually referring to patterned woollen cloth
- Plain weave
- Plain weave
- Plied yarn
- Plied yarn is yarn that has been plied, with the process called plying. Pile weave is a form of Textile created by Weaving. Pile fabrics used to be made on traditional hand Weaving machines Scots ( The Scots leid) refers to Anglic varieties derived from early northern Middle English spoken in parts of Scotland and Northern A textile is a flexible material comprised of a network of natural or artificial Fibres often referred to as thread or Yarn. Plain or tabby weave is the most basic of the three fundamental types of Textile weaves. In the Textile arts, plying is a process used to create a strong balanced Yarn. This article is about the fiber product For the type of joke see Shaggy dog story. In the Textile arts, plying is a process used to create a strong balanced Yarn.
- Plush
- Plush is a fabric having a cut nap or pile the same as fustian or velvet. Plush (from French fr ''peluche'' is a Textile having a cut nap or pile the same as Fustian or Velvet. A textile is a flexible material comprised of a network of natural or artificial Fibres often referred to as thread or Yarn. Fustian (also called bombast) is a term for a variety of heavy Woven, mostly Cotton fabrics chiefly prepared for menswear Velvet is a type of tufted fabric in which the cut threads are very evenly distributed with a short dense pile giving it a distinct feel
- Polyester
- Polyester is a synthetic fiber
- Poplin
- Poplin is a heavy, durable fabric that has a ribbed appearance. Polyester is a category of Polymers which contain the Ester Functional group in their main chain Synthetic fibers are the result of extensive research by Scientists to improve upon naturally occurring Animal and plant Poplin Poland Poplin, also called tabinet (or tabbinet is a fabric consisting of a Silk warp with a Weft of Worsted yarn A textile is a flexible material comprised of a network of natural or artificial Fibres often referred to as thread or Yarn. It is made with wool, cotton, silk, rayon, or any mixture of these. Wool is the fiber derived from the specialized skin cells called follicles of animals in the Caprinae family principally sheep, but the hair of certain species Cotton is a soft staple Fibre that grows around the seeds of the cotton plant ( Gossypium sp Silk is a natural Protein Fiber, some forms of which can be woven into Textiles The best-known type of silk is obtained from cocoons Rayon is a manufactured regenerated cellulosic Fiber. Rayon is produced from naturally occurring Polymers and therefore it is not a truly The ribs run across the fabric from selvage to selvage. They are formed by using coarse filling yarns in a plain weave.
- Purl stitch
- a commonly used stitch in knitting
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- Qalamkari
- Qalamkari is a type of hand-painted or block-printed textile, produced in various places in India. "Knit" redirects here See also KNIT and Knitted fabric. Kalamkari or Qalamkari is a type of hand-painted or block-printed Cotton Textile, produced in parts of India. A textile is a flexible material comprised of a network of natural or artificial Fibres often referred to as thread or Yarn. India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country
- Qiviut
- Qiviut is the wool of the musk ox. Qiviut ( Inuktitut syllabics, ᕿᕕᐅᖅ Inuinnaqtun, qiviuq; sometimes spelled qiveut, and pronounced kiv-ee-yut) is an Wool is the fiber derived from the specialized skin cells called follicles of animals in the Caprinae family principally sheep, but the hair of certain species The muskox ( Ovibos moschatus) is an Arctic Mammal of the Bovidae family noted for its thick coat and for the strong odor emitted by males
- Quilt
- Quilting is a method of sewing or tying two layers of cloth with a layer of insulating batting in between. Quilting is a Sewing method done either by hand by Sewing machine, or by a longarm quilting system A bed covering or similar large rectangular piece of quilting work is called a quilt. A quilt is a type of Bedding — a bed covering composed of a quilt top a layer of batting, and a layer of fabric for backing generally combined using the technique
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- Rayon
- Rayon is a transparent fibre made of processed cellulose. Rayon is a manufactured regenerated cellulosic Fiber. Rayon is produced from naturally occurring Polymers and therefore it is not a truly Cellulose is an Organic compound with the formula, a Polysaccharide consisting of a linear chain of several hundred to over ten thousand β(1→4 Cellulose fibres from wood or cotton are dissolved in alkali to make a solution called viscose, which is then extruded through a nozzle, or spinneret, into an acid bath to reconvert the viscose into cellulose. Wood is hard fibrous lignified structural tissue produced as secondary Xylem in the stems of Woody plants notably trees but also shrubs Cotton is a soft staple Fibre that grows around the seeds of the cotton plant ( Gossypium sp In Chemistry, an alkali (from Arabic: Al-Qaly القلي القالي) is a basic, ionic salt of an Alkali metal Viscose is a Viscous organic liquid used to make Rayon and Cellophane. In Computer science, ACID ( Atomicity Consistency Isolation Durability) is a set of properties that guarantee that Database transactions are A similar process, using a slit instead of a hole, is used to make cellophane. Cellophane is a thin transparent sheet made of regenerated Cellulose.
- Rib knit
- Rib knit
- Rib weave
- Rib weave
- Rolag
- A rolag is a loose woolen roll of fibers that results from using handcards. In Knitting, ribbing is a pattern in which vertical stripes of stockinette stitch alternate with vertical stripes of reverse stockinette stitch. A rolag is a roll of fiber generally used to spin Woolen yarn Fiber or fibre is a class of Materials that are continuous filaments or are in discrete elongated pieces similar to lengths of thread. Carding is the processing of brushing raw or washed Fibers to prepare them as Textiles A large variety of fibers can be carded anything from Dog hair, to
- Roving
- A roving is a long rope of fibers where all of the fibers are going parallel to the roving. A roving is a long and narrow bundle of fiber with a twist to hold the fiber together
- Rug
- A rug is a form of carpet. It is usually smaller than a carpet. See also: rug making
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- Sailcloth
- Sailcloth
- Sateen
- Sateen is a fabric formed with a satin weave where the floats are perpendicular to the selvage of the goods. Rug making is an ancient craft and covers a variety of techniques Sails have been made from Cloth for all of recorded history Typically sails were made from Flax ( Linen) Hemp or Cotton in various Sateen is a Cotton fabric with a Satin -like finish often found in bed sheets A textile is a flexible material comprised of a network of natural or artificial Fibres often referred to as thread or Yarn.
- Satin
- A Satin is a cloth that typically has a glossy surface and a dull back. Satin is a Cloth that typically has a glossy surface and a dull back A textile is a flexible material comprised of a network of natural or artificial Fibres often referred to as thread or Yarn. It is formed by a sequence of broken twill floats in either the warp or weft system, which respectively identify the goods as either a satin or a sateen.
- Satin weave
- A satin is a broken twill weaving technique that forms floats on one side of the fabric. Twill is a type of fabric woven with a pattern of diagonal parallel ribs This article describes textile weaving For other senses of this word see Weaving (disambiguation. If a satin is woven with the floats parallel to the selvedge of the goods, the corresponding fabric is termed a "satin. " If the floats are perpendicular to the selvedge of the goods, the fabric is termed a 'sateen. '"
- Seam
- A seam, in sewing, is the line where two pieces of fabric are held together by thread. Sewing or stitching is the fastening of Cloth, Leather, Furs Bark, or other flexible materials using needle and A textile is a flexible material comprised of a network of natural or artificial Fibres often referred to as thread or Yarn. This article is about the fiber product For the type of joke see Shaggy dog story.
- Seam ripper
- A seam ripper is a small tool used for unpicking stitches. A seam ripper or stitch ripper is a small Tool used for unpicking Stitches The most common form consists of a handle shaft and head A broader definition of a tool is an entity used to interface between two or more domains that facilitates more effective action of one domain upon the other
- Selvage or Selvedge
- The woven edge portion of a fabric parallel to the warp is called selvage. This article describes textile weaving For other senses of this word see Weaving (disambiguation. A textile is a flexible material comprised of a network of natural or artificial Fibres often referred to as thread or Yarn. In Weaving, the warp is the set of lengthwise Yarns through which the Weft is woven In a woven fabric the selvage (or selvedge) is the uncut edge of the fabric which is on the right- and left-hand edges as it comes out of the Loom
- Serge
- Serge is a type of twill fabric that has diagonal lines or ridges on both sides, made with a two-up, two-down weave. Serge is a type of Twill fabric that has diagonal lines or ridges on both sides made with a two-up two-down Weave. Twill is a type of fabric woven with a pattern of diagonal parallel ribs A textile is a flexible material comprised of a network of natural or artificial Fibres often referred to as thread or Yarn. This article describes textile weaving For other senses of this word see Weaving (disambiguation. The worsted variety is used in making military uniforms, suits, great and trench coats. Worsted (pronunciation) is the name of a Yarn, the Cloth made from this yarn and a yarn weight category Military uniforms comprises standardised Dress worn by members of the Armed forces of various nations The man's suit of clothes is a set of garments which are crafted from the same cloth A trench coat or trenchcoat is a Raincoat made of Waterproof heavy-duty Cotton drill or Poplin, Wool Gabardine Its counterpart, silk serge, is used for linings. Silk is a natural Protein Fiber, some forms of which can be woven into Textiles The best-known type of silk is obtained from cocoons French serge is a softer, finer variety. The word is also used for a high quality woolen woven. Wool is the fiber derived from the specialized skin cells called follicles of animals in the Caprinae family principally sheep, but the hair of certain species A woven is a Cloth formed by Weaving. It only stretches in the bias directions (between the warp and Weft directions unless the
- Serging
- Serging is a sewing term, the binding off of an edge of cloth. Sewing or stitching is the fastening of Cloth, Leather, Furs Bark, or other flexible materials using needle and A textile is a flexible material comprised of a network of natural or artificial Fibres often referred to as thread or Yarn.
- Sewing
- Sewing is an ancient craft involving the stitching of cloth, leather, animal skins, furs, or other materials, using needle and thread. Sewing or stitching is the fastening of Cloth, Leather, Furs Bark, or other flexible materials using needle and A textile is a flexible material comprised of a network of natural or artificial Fibres often referred to as thread or Yarn. Leather is a material created through the Tanning of hides and Skins of Animals primarily Cattlehide The Tanning process Fur is a body hair of any non-human Mammal, also known as the Pelage. A sewing needle is a long slender tool with a pointed tip The first needles were made of bone or wood modern ones are manufactured from high carbon steel wire nickel- or gold plated This article is about the fiber product For the type of joke see Shaggy dog story. Its use is nearly universal among human populations and dates back to Paleolithic times (30,000 BC). The term Paleolithic (or Palaeolithic) (from Greek παλαιός palaios, " Old " and λίθος Lithos, "stone" Sewing predates the weaving of cloth.
- Shag
- Shag (fabric) is typically used to make a deep-pile carpets. Shag is typically used to make deep-pile Carpets This is the oldest use of the term A carpet is any loom-woven felted textile or grass floor covering This is the oldest use of the term. Shag carpet is sometimes evoked as an example of the aesthetic from the culture of the U.S. 1970s. Taste (or more formally gustation) is a form of direct Chemoreception and is one of the traditional five Senses The United States of America —commonly referred to as the This article is about the Decade 1970-1979 For the Year 1970 see 1970. Also used to make carpets for mariners.
- Shed
- In weaving, the shed is the gap between yarns on a loom when one or more, but not all, of the harnesses are raised. This article describes textile weaving For other senses of this word see Weaving (disambiguation. In Weaving, the shed is the area between upper and lower warp yarns through which the Weft is woven This article is about the fiber product For the type of joke see Shaggy dog story.
- Sheer
- Sheer is a semi-transparent and flimsy cloth.
- Shoddy
- Recycled or remanufactured wool which is of inferior quality compared to the original wool. Wool is the fiber derived from the specialized skin cells called follicles of animals in the Caprinae family principally sheep, but the hair of certain species Historically generated from loosely woven materials. Benjamin Law invented shoddy and mungo, as such, in 1813. Benjamin Law was born around 1773 in Gomersal, Yorkshire the son of George Law and Mary Wilby The manufacture of Textiles is one of the oldest of human technologies. He was the first to organise, on a larger scale, the activity of taking old clothes and grinding them down into a fibrous state that could be re-spun into yarn. The shoddy industry was centred on the towns of Batley, Morley, Dewsbury and Ossett in West Yorkshire, and concentrated on the recovery of wool from rags. Batley is a town within the Metropolitan Borough of Kirklees, in West Yorkshire, England. Morley is a Market town suburb and Civil parish in the City of Leeds Metropolitan borough, West Yorkshire, England Dewsbury is a Market town within the Metropolitan Borough of Kirklees, in West Yorkshire, England. Ossett (pronounced /ɒsɪt/ is a Market town within the Metropolitan borough of the City of Wakefield, in West Yorkshire, England West Yorkshire is a Metropolitan county within the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England with a population of The importance of the industry can be gauged by the fact that even in 1860 the town of [Batley] was producing over 7000 tonnes of shoddy. At the time there were 80 firms employing a total of 550 people sorting the rags. These were then sold to shoddy manufacturers of which there were about 130 in the West Riding.
- Shuttle
- A shuttle in weaving is a device used with a loom that is thrown or passed back and forth between the threads of the warp in order to weave in the weft. A shuttle is a tool designed to neatly and compactly store Weft yarn while Weaving. This article describes textile weaving For other senses of this word see Weaving (disambiguation. A loom is a Machine or device for Weaving thread or Yarn into Textiles Looms can range from very small hand-held frames to large free-standing This article is about the fiber product For the type of joke see Shaggy dog story. In Weaving, the warp is the set of lengthwise Yarns through which the Weft is woven WEFT Champaign 901FM is a Community radio station in Champaign Illinois, founded in 1981 and owned by Prairie Air Inc
- Silk
- Silk is a natural protein fiber that can be woven into textiles. Silk is a natural Protein Fiber, some forms of which can be woven into Textiles The best-known type of silk is obtained from cocoons Fiber or fibre is a class of Materials that are continuous filaments or are in discrete elongated pieces similar to lengths of thread. This article describes textile weaving For other senses of this word see Weaving (disambiguation. A textile is a flexible material comprised of a network of natural or artificial Fibres often referred to as thread or Yarn. It is obtained from the cocoon of the silkworm larva, in the process known as sericulture, which kills the larvae. A pupa ( Latin pupa for doll pl pupae or pupas) is the life stage of some Insects undergoing transformation A larva ( Latin; plural larvae) is a juvenile form of Animal with indirect development, undergoing Metamorphosis (for example Sericulture, or silk farming, is the rearing of Silkworms for the production of raw Silk. The shimmering appearance for which it is prized comes from the fibres triangular prism-like structure, which allows silk cloth to refract incoming light at different angles.
- Sisal
- Sisal or sisal hemp is an agave Agave sisalana that yields a stiff fiber used in making rope. Sisal or sisal hemp is an Agave Agave sisalana that yields a stiff Fiber used in making Rope. Agave is a succulent Plant of a large Botanical Genus of the same name belonging to the family Agavaceae. Fiber or fibre is a class of Materials that are continuous filaments or are in discrete elongated pieces similar to lengths of thread. A rope is a length of Fibers twisted or Braided together to improve strength for pulling and Connecting. (The term may refer either to the plant or the fiber, depending on context. ) It is not really a variety of hemp, but named so because hemp was for centuries a major source for fiber, so other fibers were sometimes named after it.
- Skein
- Solution-dyed
- Solution-dyed
- Spandex fiber
- Spandex or elastane is a synthetic fiber known for its exceptional elasticity (stretchability). Spandex or elastane is a Synthetic fiber known for its exceptional elasticity. Synthetic fibers are the result of extensive research by Scientists to improve upon naturally occurring Animal and plant It is stronger and more durable than rubber, its major plant competitor. Plants are living Organisms belonging to the kingdom Plantae. It was invented in 1959 by DuPont, and when first introduced it revolutionized many areas of the clothing industry. An invention is a new form composition of matter device or Process. The year 1959 ( MCMLIX) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. E I du Pont de Nemours and Company (,) is an American chemical company that was founded in July 1802 as a Gunpowder mill by Eleuthère Irénée Clothing (also called clothes, accoutrements, accouterments, or habiliments) protects the Human body from extreme Weather For other uses of this term see Industry (disambiguation An industry (from Latin industrius, "diligent industrious"
- Spinning
- Spinning is the process of creating yarn (or thread, rope, cable) from various raw fiber materials. Spinning is an ancient textile art in which plant, animal or synthetic Fibers are twisted together to form Yarn (or thread This article is about the fiber product For the type of joke see Shaggy dog story.
- Staple
- Staple is the raw material, or its length and quality, of fiber from which textiles are made. Staple is a term referring to naturally formed clusters or locks of Wool fibres throughout a fleece that are held together by cross fibres Fiber or fibre is a class of Materials that are continuous filaments or are in discrete elongated pieces similar to lengths of thread. A textile is a flexible material comprised of a network of natural or artificial Fibres often referred to as thread or Yarn.
- Stuff
- Stuff is a course cloth, sometimes made with a linen warp and worsted weft. Linen is a Textile made from the Fibers of the Flax plant Linum usitatissimum. Worsted (pronunciation) is the name of a Yarn, the Cloth made from this yarn and a yarn weight category WEFT Champaign 901FM is a Community radio station in Champaign Illinois, founded in 1981 and owned by Prairie Air Inc
- Super
- The Super grading system is used to grade the quality of wool fabric. The higher the number, the more yarn is packed in per square inch, therefore all things being equal a super 120’s yarn is better than super 100’s.
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- Tablet weaving
- Tablet weaving is a process of weaving where tablets, also called 'cards', are used to create the shed the weft is passed through. Tablet Weaving (often card weaving in the United States is a Weaving technique where tablets also called 'cards' are used to create the shed the This article describes textile weaving For other senses of this word see Weaving (disambiguation. A loom is a Machine or device for Weaving thread or Yarn into Textiles Looms can range from very small hand-held frames to large free-standing WEFT Champaign 901FM is a Community radio station in Champaign Illinois, founded in 1981 and owned by Prairie Air Inc It is generally used to make narrow work such as belts or straps.
- Tactel
- Tactel is the brand name of a man-made fibre made from nylon. A tactel (short for tact ile el ement is a single sensing point on a tactile sensing array A brand is a collection of Images and ideas representing an economic producer more specifically it refers to the descriptive verbal attributes and concrete symbols such as a Overview Nylon is a Thermoplastic silky material first used commercially in a nylon- Bristled Toothbrush (1938 followed more famously by
- Taffeta
- Taffeta is a type of fabric, often used for fancy dresses. Taffeta (formerly sometimes spelled taffety) is a crisp smooth woven fabric made from Silk or synthetic fibers A textile is a flexible material comprised of a network of natural or artificial Fibres often referred to as thread or Yarn.
- Tapestry
- Tapestry is a form of textile art. Tapestry is a form of Textile art. It is woven by hand on a vertical Loom. It is woven by hand on a weaving-loom. This article describes textile weaving For other senses of this word see Weaving (disambiguation. A loom is a Machine or device for Weaving thread or Yarn into Textiles Looms can range from very small hand-held frames to large free-standing The chain thread is the carrier in which the coloured striking thread is woven. In this way, a colourful pattern or image is created. Most weavers use a naturally based chain thread made out of linen or wool. Linen is a Textile made from the Fibers of the Flax plant Linum usitatissimum. Wool is the fiber derived from the specialized skin cells called follicles of animals in the Caprinae family principally sheep, but the hair of certain species The striking threads can be made out of silk, wool, gold or silver, but can also be made out of any form of textile. Silk is a natural Protein Fiber, some forms of which can be woven into Textiles The best-known type of silk is obtained from cocoons Wool is the fiber derived from the specialized skin cells called follicles of animals in the Caprinae family principally sheep, but the hair of certain species Gold (ˈɡoʊld is a Chemical element with the symbol Au (from its Latin name aurum) and Atomic number 79 Silver (ˈsɪlvɚ is a Chemical element with the symbol " Ag " (argentum from the Ancient Greek: ἀργήντος - argēntos gen
- Tarlatan
- Tarlatan is a starched, open-weave fabric, much like cheese cloth. Starch, CAS # 9005-25-8 Chemical formula (C6H10O5n is a Polysaccharide A textile is a flexible material comprised of a network of natural or artificial Fibres often referred to as thread or Yarn. Cheesecloth is a loosewoven Cotton Cloth used in Cheese making such as to press cheese curds for Poutine. It is used to wipe the ink off a plate during the intaglio inking process. An ink is a Liquid containing various Pigments and/or Dyes used for coloring a surface to produce an Image, text, or Intaglio (pronounced in-TAL-yo ɪn'tælɪəʊ is a family of Printmaking techniques in which the image is incised into a surface known as the matrix or plate The open weave allows for the tarlatan to pick up a large quantity of ink. The stiffness imparted by the starch helps prevent the fabric from taking the ink out of the incised lines.
- Tassel
- A tassel is a ball-shaped bunch of plaited or otherwise entangled threads from which at one end protrudes a cord on which the tassel is hung, and which may have loose, dangling threads at the other end. For other uses see Hilt and Maize. A tassel is a binding of Plaited or otherwise gathered threads from which at one This article is about the fiber product For the type of joke see Shaggy dog story.
- Tatting
- Tatting is a technique for handcrafting lace that can be documented approximately to the early 19th century. This page is about a form of lace making Tatting is a technique for handcrafting a particularly durable Lace constructed by a series of Knots and loops The 19th century of the Common Era began on January 1, 1801 and ended on December 31, 1900, according to the Gregorian calendar
- Terry cloth
- Terry cloth is a type of cloth with loops sticking out. Terrycloth, terry cloth, terry towelling, terry, or simply towelling is a fabric with loops that can absorb large amounts of A textile is a flexible material comprised of a network of natural or artificial Fibres often referred to as thread or Yarn. Most bath towels are examples of Terry cloth.
- Thimble
- A thimble is a protective shield worn on the finger or thumb. A thimble is a protective shield worn on the finger or thumb generally worn during sewing
- Threads per inch (TPI)
- Threads per inch is the measurement of the number of threads per inch of material, such as fabric, or metal in the case of screws and bolts.
- Tissue
- Tissue is a fine woven fabric or gauze. A textile is a flexible material comprised of a network of natural or artificial Fibres often referred to as thread or Yarn. Gauze is a thin Translucent fabric with a loose open Weave. Its name may derive etymologically from the Persian word for
- Trim
- Trim or trimming in clothing and home decorating is applied ornament such as gimp, passementerie, ribbon, ruffles, or, as a verb, to apply such ornament. Trim or trimming in Clothing and Home decorating is applied ornament such as gimp, passementerie, Ribbon, Ruffles Clothing (also called clothes, accoutrements, accouterments, or habiliments) protects the Human body from extreme Weather Interior decoration or decor is the Art of decorating a room so that it is attractive easy to use and functions well with the existing Architecture Gimp is a narrow ornamental trim used in sewing or embroidery For other uses see Hilt and Maize. A tassel is a binding of Plaited or otherwise gathered threads from which at one A ribbon or riband is a thin band of flexible material typically Cloth but also Plastic or sometimes Metal, used primarily for binding and tying In Sewing and Dressmaking, a ruffle, frill, or furbelow is a strip of fabric, Lace or Ribbon tightly gathered For English usage of verbs see the wiki article English verbs.
- Tulle
- Tulle is a netting, which is often starched, made of various fibers, including silk, nylon, and rayon, that is most commonly used for veils, gowns (particularly wedding gowns) and ballet tutus. Tulle is a lightweight very fine netting which is often starched Silk is a natural Protein Fiber, some forms of which can be woven into Textiles The best-known type of silk is obtained from cocoons Overview Nylon is a Thermoplastic silky material first used commercially in a nylon- Bristled Toothbrush (1938 followed more famously by Rayon is a manufactured regenerated cellulosic Fiber. Rayon is produced from naturally occurring Polymers and therefore it is not a truly A veil is an article of clothing worn almost exclusively by women that is intended to cover some part of the head or Face. A gown ( Medieval Latin gunna) is a (usually loose outer Garment from knee- to full-length worn by men and women in Europe from A ballet tutu is a Skirt worn as a Costume in a Ballet Performance, often with attached bodice
- Tweed
- Tweed is a type of fabric using the twill weave. Twill is a type of fabric woven with a pattern of diagonal parallel ribs
- Twill tape
- Twill tape is a flat twill-woven ribbon of cotton, linen, polyester, or wool. Twill tape is a flat Twill - woven Ribbon of Cotton, Linen, Polyester, or Wool. Twill is a type of fabric woven with a pattern of diagonal parallel ribs This article describes textile weaving For other senses of this word see Weaving (disambiguation. A ribbon or riband is a thin band of flexible material typically Cloth but also Plastic or sometimes Metal, used primarily for binding and tying Cotton is a soft staple Fibre that grows around the seeds of the cotton plant ( Gossypium sp Linen is a Textile made from the Fibers of the Flax plant Linum usitatissimum. Polyester is a category of Polymers which contain the Ester Functional group in their main chain Wool is the fiber derived from the specialized skin cells called follicles of animals in the Caprinae family principally sheep, but the hair of certain species
- Twill weave
- Twill is a type of fabric woven with a pattern of diagonal parallel ribs. Twill is a type of fabric woven with a pattern of diagonal parallel ribs A textile is a flexible material comprised of a network of natural or artificial Fibres often referred to as thread or Yarn. This article describes textile weaving For other senses of this word see Weaving (disambiguation. It is made by passing the weft threads over one warp thread and then under two or more warp threads. WEFT Champaign 901FM is a Community radio station in Champaign Illinois, founded in 1981 and owned by Prairie Air Inc In Weaving, the warp is the set of lengthwise Yarns through which the Weft is woven Examples of twill fabric are gabardine, tweed and serge. Gabardine is a tough tightly woven fabric used to make Suits Overcoats Trousers and other garments Serge is a type of Twill fabric that has diagonal lines or ridges on both sides made with a two-up two-down Weave.
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- Velour
- Velour is a textile, a knitted counterpart of velvet. Velour is a plush knitted fabric or Textile. It is usually made from Cotton but can also be made from synthetic materials such as Polyester. A textile is a flexible material comprised of a network of natural or artificial Fibres often referred to as thread or Yarn. "Knit" redirects here See also KNIT and Knitted fabric. Velvet is a type of tufted fabric in which the cut threads are very evenly distributed with a short dense pile giving it a distinct feel
- It combines the stretchy properties of knits such as spandex with the rich appearance and feel of velvet. "Knit" redirects here See also KNIT and Knitted fabric. Spandex or elastane is a Synthetic fiber known for its exceptional elasticity. Velvet is a type of tufted fabric in which the cut threads are very evenly distributed with a short dense pile giving it a distinct feel
- Velvet
- Velvet is a type of tufted fabric in which the cut threads are very evenly distributed, with a short dense pile, giving it its distinct feel. Velvet is a type of tufted fabric in which the cut threads are very evenly distributed with a short dense pile giving it a distinct feel Tufting is a type of textile weaving which in which a thread is inserted on a primary base A textile is a flexible material comprised of a network of natural or artificial Fibres often referred to as thread or Yarn. This article is about the fiber product For the type of joke see Shaggy dog story. Velvet can be made from any fiber. It is woven on a special loom that weaves two piece of velvet at the same time. A loom is a Machine or device for Weaving thread or Yarn into Textiles Looms can range from very small hand-held frames to large free-standing The two pieces are then cut apart and the two lengths of fabric are wound on separate take-up rolls.
- Velveteen
- Velveteen is a cotton cloth made in imitation of velvet. Velveteen is a Cotton cloth made in imitation of Velvet. The term is sometimes applied to a mixture of Silk and cotton Cotton is a soft staple Fibre that grows around the seeds of the cotton plant ( Gossypium sp Velvet is a type of tufted fabric in which the cut threads are very evenly distributed with a short dense pile giving it a distinct feel The term is sometimes applied to a mixture of silk and cotton. Silk is a natural Protein Fiber, some forms of which can be woven into Textiles The best-known type of silk is obtained from cocoons Some velveteens are a kind of fustian, having a rib of velvet pile alternating with a plain depression. The velveteen, trade varies a good deal with the fashions that control the production of velvet.
Vicuña fiber
The fiber is popular due to its warmth. Its warming properties come from the tiny scales that are on the hollow air filled fibers. It causes them to interlock and trap insulating air. At the same time, it is finer than any other wool in the world but since it is sensitive to chemical treatment, the wool is usually left in its natural color.
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- Warp
- The warp is the set of lengthwise threads attached to a loom before weaving begins, and through which the weft is woven. In Weaving, the warp is the set of lengthwise Yarns through which the Weft is woven
- Warp knit
- Knit fabric in which intermeshing loops are positioned in a lengthwise, or warp, direction. "Knit" redirects here See also KNIT and Knitted fabric. The fabric has a flatter, closer, less elastic structure than most weft knits and is run-resistant.
- Waterproof
- Waterproof
- Water repellent
- Water repellent
- Weaving
- Weaving is an ancient textile art and craft that involves placing two sets of threads or yarn made of fibre called the warp and weft of the loom and turning them into cloth. Waterproof or water-resistant describes objects unaffected by water or resisting water passage or which are covered with a material that resists or does not allow water passage This article describes textile weaving For other senses of this word see Weaving (disambiguation. A textile is a flexible material comprised of a network of natural or artificial Fibres often referred to as thread or Yarn. This article is about the fiber product For the type of joke see Shaggy dog story. Fiber or fibre is a class of Materials that are continuous filaments or are in discrete elongated pieces similar to lengths of thread. In Weaving, the warp is the set of lengthwise Yarns through which the Weft is woven WEFT Champaign 901FM is a Community radio station in Champaign Illinois, founded in 1981 and owned by Prairie Air Inc A loom is a Machine or device for Weaving thread or Yarn into Textiles Looms can range from very small hand-held frames to large free-standing A textile is a flexible material comprised of a network of natural or artificial Fibres often referred to as thread or Yarn. This cloth can be plain (in one color or a simple pattern), or it can be woven in decorative or artistic designs, including tapestries. Tapestry is a form of Textile art. It is woven by hand on a vertical Loom.
- Weft
- The weft is the yarn that is woven back and forth through the warp to make cloth. WEFT Champaign 901FM is a Community radio station in Champaign Illinois, founded in 1981 and owned by Prairie Air Inc A textile is a flexible material comprised of a network of natural or artificial Fibres often referred to as thread or Yarn.
- Weft knit
- Weft knit
- Wilton Carpet
- Wilton carpet is produced on a specific type of weaving machine called wire loom. Wilton carpets are pile carpets whereby the pile is formed by inserting steel rods in the pile warps of the fabric. After extraction of the rods the pile is looped (in case straight wires have been used) or cut (in case cutting wires are used). Wilton carpet is generally considered as high quality and is used for heavy duty applications.
- Wire loom,
- Weaving machine for pile fabrics or velvets whereby the pile is made by weaving steel rods or wires into the fabrics. This article describes textile weaving For other senses of this word see Weaving (disambiguation. When the wires are extracted the warp ends that have been woven over the wires remain as loops on top of the fabric or will form cut pile if the wire is equipped with a cutting blade. This technique is also know as "épinglé weaving". A wire loom in a much wider version (up to 5 meters of width) and in heavier construction is used for the manufacturing of carpets is called a "WILTON" loom, and the carpets made on such a loom are known as "Wilton Carpets"
- Woof
- The woof is the same thing as the weft. WEFT Champaign 901FM is a Community radio station in Champaign Illinois, founded in 1981 and owned by Prairie Air Inc
- Wool
- Wool is the fiber derived from the hair of domesticated animals, usually sheep. Wool is the fiber derived from the specialized skin cells called follicles of animals in the Caprinae family principally sheep, but the hair of certain species Hair is a keratinised protein filament that grows through the epidermis from follicles deep within the Dermis. This is a list of animals that have been domesticated by Humans.
- Woolen
- Woolen is the name of a yarn and cloth usually made from wool. Woollen ( American English: woolen) is the name of a Yarn and Cloth usually made from Wool. This article is about the fiber product For the type of joke see Shaggy dog story. A textile is a flexible material comprised of a network of natural or artificial Fibres often referred to as thread or Yarn. Wool is the fiber derived from the specialized skin cells called follicles of animals in the Caprinae family principally sheep, but the hair of certain species
- Worsted fabric
- Worsted is the name of a yarn and cloth usually made from wool. Worsted (pronunciation) is the name of a Yarn, the Cloth made from this yarn and a yarn weight category This article is about the fiber product For the type of joke see Shaggy dog story. A textile is a flexible material comprised of a network of natural or artificial Fibres often referred to as thread or Yarn. Wool is the fiber derived from the specialized skin cells called follicles of animals in the Caprinae family principally sheep, but the hair of certain species The yarn is well twisted and spun of long staple wool (though nowadays also medium and short fibres are used). Spinning is an ancient textile art in which plant, animal or synthetic Fibers are twisted together to form Yarn (or thread Fiber or fibre is a class of Materials that are continuous filaments or are in discrete elongated pieces similar to lengths of thread. The wool is combed so that the fibres lie parallel.
- Woven fabric
- A woven is a cloth formed by weaving. A woven is a Cloth formed by Weaving. It only stretches in the bias directions (between the warp and Weft directions unless the A textile is a flexible material comprised of a network of natural or artificial Fibres often referred to as thread or Yarn. This article describes textile weaving For other senses of this word see Weaving (disambiguation. It only stretches in the bias directions (between the warp and weft directions), unless the threads are elastic. Bias is a term used to describe a Tendency or Preference towards a particular perspective, Ideology or result especially when the tendency interferes In Weaving, the warp is the set of lengthwise Yarns through which the Weft is woven WEFT Champaign 901FM is a Community radio station in Champaign Illinois, founded in 1981 and owned by Prairie Air Inc Woven cloth usually frays at the edges, unless measures are taken to counter this, such as the use of pinking shears or hemming. Fray is an eight-issue Comic book Limited series, a futuristic spin-off of the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Pinking shears are Scissors, the blades of which are sawtoothed instead of straight Hemming is a surname and may refer to Arthur Francis Hemming Bishop Hemming Gary Hemming
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- Yarn
- Yarn is a long continuous length of interlocked fibers, suitable for use in the production of textiles, sewing, crocheting, knitting, weaving and ropemaking. This article is about the fiber product For the type of joke see Shaggy dog story. Fiber or fibre is a class of Materials that are continuous filaments or are in discrete elongated pieces similar to lengths of thread. A textile is a flexible material comprised of a network of natural or artificial Fibres often referred to as thread or Yarn. Sewing or stitching is the fastening of Cloth, Leather, Furs Bark, or other flexible materials using needle and Crochet (kroʊˈʃeɪ is a process of creating fabric from Yarn or thread using a Crochet hook. "Knit" redirects here See also KNIT and Knitted fabric. This article describes textile weaving For other senses of this word see Weaving (disambiguation. A rope is a length of Fibers twisted or Braided together to improve strength for pulling and Connecting. Yarn can be made from any number of synthetic or natural fibers. Synthetic fibers are the result of extensive research by Scientists to improve upon naturally occurring Animal and plant Fibers or fibres (see spelling differences) is a class of hair-like Materials that are continuous filaments or are in discrete elongated pieces similar
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- Zibeline
- Zibeline is a thick, soft fabric with a long nap. Zibeline is a thick soft fabric with a long nap. It is usually made of Wool, such as Mohair or Alpaca, but can also be made from A textile is a flexible material comprised of a network of natural or artificial Fibres often referred to as thread or Yarn.
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