denier

02.07.2025

A unit of weight indicating the size of a filament. The higher the denier number, the heavier the yarn.

delustering

The application of a chemical treatment that reduces the sheen of man-made yarns and fabric.

Daphnia toxicity

Water fleas of the genus Daphnia can be found in most ponds and streams. They feed upon microscopic particles of organic matter and are in turn foo...

damask

Jacquard woven, firm textured fabric with a raised pattern similar to a brocade but flatter.

cut-pile fabric

A cloth with a three-dimensional surface produced by double weaving or by looping an additional warp or filling thread into the basic weave, and th...

cuprammonium

Classified as rayon, but differs from viscose because of its chemical composition.

Crypton Home

Crypton Home – Also known as INCASE® was created specifically for upholstery fabrics, offering a bundled solution of “repel and release” stain tech...

count

The number size of a yarn. The higher the count, the finer the yarn. The number of ends and picks per inch of weave. The higher the count, t...

corduroy

A durable cut-pile fabric, usually made of cotton with vertical ribs. Back may be plain or twill weave.