Portion of warp or weft that covers two or more adjacent warp or weft threads to form a design.
Fiber sheared from animals (such as sheep) and twisted into yarn for weaving.
A fiber from the Linum plant used to manufacture linen.
A soft plain or twill woven fabric of wool or a blend of wool and cotton or synthetics.
The measurement of a fabric’s performance when it is exposed to specific sources of ignition.
A chemical applied to a fiber, yarn or fabric to reduce its tendency to burn.
Several Genera and Species of fish found in lakes, ponds and streams that are part of the food chain are tested for their reaction to chemical expo...
Crosswise yarns in the weave, synonymous with weft.
A fiber of indefinite length, either natural (silk) or man-made. Silk filament is the actual thread of a silkworm’s cocoon, while man-made filament...