Dictionary of the English textile terms. 2014.
Cups and Saucers — 1878 programme cover Cups and Saucers is a one act satirical musical sketch written and composed by George Grossmith. It was first produced in 1876 on tour as a vehicle for Grossmith and Florence Marryat, as part of Entre Nous, their series of… … Wikipedia
Cordura — Blue Cordura garment Cordura is the brand name for a collection of fabrics used in a wide array of products including luggage, backpacks, boots, military wear and performance apparel. Cordura fabrics are known for their durability and resistance… … Wikipedia
Rio Tinto Coal Australia — Krupp twin boom portal reclaimer at RTCA Kestrel Mine Rio Tinto Coal Australia (RTCA) is an Australian coal mining organisation, and is part of the worldwide Rio Tinto Group. In Queensland, RTCA operates the Blair Athol, Hail Creek, Kestrel and… … Wikipedia
Paisley (design) — Paisley wallpaper Paisley or Paisley pattern is a droplet shaped vegetable motif of Indian, Pakistani and Persian origin. The pattern is sometimes called Persian pickles by American traditionalists, especially quiltmakers,[1] or Welsh pears in… … Wikipedia
Coolmax — is a trademark and a brand name for a series of moisture wicking technical fabrics developed in 1986 by DuPont Textiles and Interiors (now Invista). The fabrics employ specially engineered polyester fibres to improve breathability compared to… … Wikipedia
Broadcloth — King Gustav II Adolf s dress of dark purple broadcloth and gold … Wikipedia
Viyella — was a blend of wool and cotton first woven in 1893 in England, and soon to be the first branded fabric in the world . [1] It was made of 55 percent merino wool and 45 percent cotton in a twill weave, developed by James and Robert Sissons of… … Wikipedia
Moire (fabric) — Moire ribbons In textiles, a moire (pronounced /ˈmwɑr/ or /ˈmɔr/) (less often, moiré) is a fabric with a wavy (watered) appearance produced mainly from silk, but also wool, cotton and rayon. The watered ap … Wikipedia
Silk — This article is about a natural fiber and the textile woven from it. For other uses, see Silk (disambiguation). Four of the most important domesticated silk worms, together with their adult moth forms, Meyers Konversations Lexikon (1885 1892)… … Wikipedia
Weaving — Weaver (occupation) redirects here. This article is about textile weaving. For other uses, see Weaving (disambiguation). Warp and weft in plain weaving Weaving is a method of fabric production in which two distinct sets of yarns or threads are… … Wikipedia
Denim — For other uses, see Denim (disambiguation). Denim as used for blue jeans, with a copper rivet to strengthen the pocket … Wikipedia
