Canvas is a strong and durable coarse-stranded fabric in a twill weave. Its noticeable texture gives it its characteristic appearance.
Due to its dense weave and surface structure, cotton canvas has a certain level of natural water repellency. This …
Seersucker is a fabric with a puckered surface that gives it an airy and cool feel. The weaving technique usually consists of two contrasting stripes, one produced by alternately tensioning and releasing the warp yarns, while …
Burnout, or etched printing, is a method in which chemicals are used to “burn out” part of the fabric through a chemical reaction that creates a semi-transparent pattern or writing in contrast to the more densely woven fabric [1].
The …
Bouclé comes from the French word for “curled” or “loop,” which describes the fabric’s characteristic texture. Bouclé fabric is used to make clothing, especially coats, jackets, suits, and dresses, but it is also used for interior decoration, such as cushions …
A process to reduce or remove natural or artificial impurities or colours in fabrics in preparation for dyeing or to obtain bright white colours for finished textiles. Chemicals that undergo the bleaching process are sodium hypochlorite (bleach), chlorine dioxide, and …
Bamboo is a fast-growing grass native to tropical regions. Growing and harvesting resembles agriculture more than forestry, although many species look like trees. It does not require fertilisers or pesticides during cultivation. Harvesting occurs after about four years. Manufacturers produce …
