Definitions-Textiles

Warp

Weft

Selvedge

Fibre

a fibre is a fine, threadlike strand

Denier

a unit of weight that measures the fineness of yarn

Chemical composition

refers to what fibers are made from

Monomer

the basic unit of a fibre

Polymerisation

the process of joining monomers to form a polymer

Amorphous regions

occur when the polymers are in a random arrangement and there are large distances between them, resulting in few binding forces and a weak fibre

Crystalline structure

occurs when the polymers are packed closely together and in a parallel arrangement, allowing many binding forces and resulting in a stronger fibre

Lustre

Drape

Abrasion Resistance

Strength

Durability

Absorbency

Resilience

Dimensional Stability

Elasticity

Heat Conductor

Heat Insulator

Flammability

Effect of Chemicals

Sun resistance

Colour Fastness

Shrink Resistance

Hydrophillic

Hydrophobic

Intimate Blend

Combination Blend

Mixture Blend

Woven

Knitted

Non-woven

Staple spun Yarns

Filament Yarn

Staple Fibres

Filament Fibres

Fibre

Yarn

Woven fabrics

Cross Grain

Bias Grain

Bias

Plain Weave

Twill Weave

Satin Weave

Jacquard Weave

Pile Weave

Crepe Weave

Course

Wale

Weft-knit

Warp-knit

Non-woven Fabrics

True Felt

Synthetic Felts

Chemically bonded non-woven Fabric

Thermo-Bonded

Spunlaced (Hydroentangled)

Polyester

Films

Ply Yarns

Low Twist Yarn

High Twist Yarn

Single Yarn

Cord Yarn

Carded Cotton Yarn

Combed Cotton Yarn

Woolen Yarn

Worsted Yarn

Composite/Compound Yarns

Covered Yarns

Core-spun Yarns

Textured Filament Yarns

Novelty Yarns

Slub Yarns

Tweed Yarns

Bouncle Yarns

Kasuri/Ikat Weaving

Shibori

Yuzen

Komon dyeing

Ukiyoe

Kumihino

Shishu

Meisen

a fabric woven from silk obtained from defective cocoons

Printing

Dyeing

Pigment

Viscous

Dye liquor

Direct Printing

Block Printing

Roller Printing

Rotary Screen Printing

Sublimation (Heat Transfer Printing)

Flat Bed Screen Printing

Discharge Printing

Continuous Dyeing