organdy

02.10.2025

Sheer, plain cotton weave made of fine combed yarns.

ondule

Wavy effect in a fabric achieved by weaving.

Octanol-Water Partitioning Coefficient (Pow)

A measure of the tendency of a chemical to partition between an aliphatic hydrocarbon system and an aqueous system. Often used as a predictor for b...

optimization

An act, process or methodology of making something (as a design, system or decision) as fully perfect, functional or effective as possible.

Oeko-Tex

A European standard for the impact of textiles on human ecology and the environment.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

The federal agency established in 1971, to ensure safe and healthful workplaces in the U.S. through leadership, enforcement, outreach, education an...

nylon

A generic name for manufactured fiber made of synthetic polyamides (a type of nitrogen-containing polymer). Strong and elastic, it can be formed in...

nubbed fabric

A fabric decorated with novelty yarn containing slubs, knots, beads or lumps.

NSF/ANSI 336 Certification

Sustainability Assessment for Commercial Furnishings Fabric addresses the environmental, economic and social aspects of furnishing fabric products,...