Dictionary of the English textile terms. 2014.
Kilt — This article is about the garment. For the acronym, see KILT (disambiguation). Kilts redirects here. For the chief executive officer of The Gillette Company, see James M. Kilts. The kilt is a knee length garment with pleats at the rear,… … Wikipedia
Tartan — For other uses, see Tartan (disambiguation). Three examples of Scottish tartan Tartan is a pattern consisting of criss crossed horizontal and vertical bands in multiple colours. Tartans originated in woven wool, but now they are made in many… … Wikipedia
Textile manufacturing — is one of the oldest human industries. The oldest known textiles date back to about 5000 B.C. In order to make textiles, the first requirement is a source of fiber from which a yarn can be made, primarily by spinning. The yarn is processed by… … Wikipedia
Belted plaid — The belted plaid (or a plaid worn belted) is basically a large blanket like piece of fabric which is wrapped around one s body with the material pleated or, more accurately, loosely gathered and secured at the waist by means of a belt. Typically … Wikipedia
Pleat — A pleat (older plait) is a type of fold formed by doubling fabric back upon itself and securing it in place. It is commonly used in clothing and upholstery to gather a wide piece of fabric to a narrower circumference. [ Picken, Mary Brooks, The… … Wikipedia
History of Norwalk, Connecticut — This is an article on the history of Norwalk, Connecticut. For history of the state see the article History of Connecticut. Archaeological evidence suggests substantial pre contact Norwalk inhabitancy by human beings; artifacts found near Ward… … Wikipedia
