A Guide to Textile and Clothing
A Guide to Textile and Clothing
Definition of Quilted Fabric Quilted fabrics are layered materials consisting of two cloths that encase a filling and are stitched together to form a puffy unit. Composition of Quilted Fabrics The outer layers of these fabrics used for apparel are generally of cotton, polyester, nylon or blends of such fibres. For insulative purposes and to[…]
Fabrics are never made entirely of spandex fibre. As has been indicated, these yarns are frequently made in combination with other fibres. These yarns are generally incorporated with other yarns in fabrics. When bare spandex yarns are used, they are always utilized in conjunction with other yarns in fabrics. The form, amount, and other arrangement[…]
As in other industries, the goal of the textile industry is to manufacture defects-free products. However, defects do creep in at various stages of the processes of production, due to materials, machines or men. Defects/Faults of Woven Fabric with their Causes and Remedies Warp Way Defects The warp way defects are: Crack Between Stripes A[…]
Silk cloth is one of the materials that played a role in building the pillars of human civilization. Although there is a touch of modernity in this fabric’s texture and colour, the basic structure is the same. Even from a long time ago, people have shown their painting skill through these clothes. Depending on the warp, weft,[…]
What are important to the fashion designer are not the chemical composition but the fabric’s aesthetic appearance, handle, drape and structure in addition to the design restrictions of the market area and season. The designer can become a specialist in a particular field by experimenting with specific types of fabric season after season. He/she will[…]
Definition of Velvet Fabric Velvet is a cloth with a deep fur-like surface. It is made from silk with a close, shay pile. A silken textile fabric has a short, densely piled surface. The peculiar properties of velvet are its splendid yet softened depth of dyed color; it is immediately conspicuous as a fit material[…]
