dobby

02.07.2025

Term applied to the loom or fabric. A dobby control on a loom controls the harnesses to permit the weaving of small geometric patterns. A dobby fab...

disperse dye

Sparingly soluble in water, particles of dye disperse in water and slowly dissolve into the fibers. Disperse dyes can be applied to a wide variety ...

direct print

A pattern and/or ground color printed on the fabric in the desired colors.

Dioctyl Phthalate (DOP)

The most widely used plasticisers, primarily to make soft and flexible PVC for applications in the automotive, construction, textile, and medical i...

dimity

A lightweight, sheer cotton fabric having at least two warp threads thrown into relief to form fine cords.

design for disassembly

Designing a product to be dismantled for easier maintenance, repair, recovery and reuse of components and materials.

Department of Transportation Hazardous Material (DOT)

Materials that have been designated by the DOT to pose an unreasonable risk to human health, safety and/or property when transported.

density

The number of picks and ends in a cloth.

denim

A washable, strong, twilled cotton cloth with the warp yarns dyed blue and undyed filling yarns.