paisley

02.10.2025

A 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 ...

package dyeing

The dyeing of yarns wound on spools.

ozone-depletion potential (ODP)

This is the measure of the ozone-depleting characteristics of the substance. Ozone depletion in the upper atmosphere leads to an increase of UV-rad...

ozone depleting substance (ODS)

Substances that release chlorine or bromine atoms when they break down which then deplete ozone. CFCs, HCFCs, halons, methyl bromide, carbon tetrac...

ozone

A bluish gas that is harmful to breathe. Nearly 90% of the Earth’s ozone is in the stratosphere and is referred to as the ozone layer. Ozone absorb...

ottoman

Heavy corded silk or synthetic fabric with larger and rounder ribs than a faille. Fillings are usually cotton or wool, and should be completely cov...

oxford cloth

A soft, somewhat porous cotton shirting fabric with a silk like luster finish. Made in a basketweave construction, and available in colors or solid...

overplaid

Double plaid in which weave or color effect is arranged in blocks of the same or different sizes, one over the other.

organza

French for transparent, crisp silk organdy.