A polymer containing monomers of amides joined by peptide bonds. They can occur naturally (proteins, such as wool and silk), or can be made artific...
A generic name for manufactured fiber made of synthetic polyamides (a type of nitrogen-containing polymer). Strong and elastic, it can be formed in...
Implementation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) began on January 1, 1994. This agreement removes most barriers to trade and inves...
A short fiber combed from long fibers during the preparation of textile yarns.
One of the best wild silks, grown in India; means light brown.
A single-ply, untwisted yarn that may be either a man-made fiber extruded from a chemical solution or the single thread of the silkworm.
Long, fine hair fiber from the angora goat.
Any fabric woven or knitted with an open texture, fine or coarse.
Wool from the merino sheep used to make fine, soft fabrics resembling cashmere.