Other fabrics Flashcards
ability of fabric to take in moisture
Absorbency
interlinking diamond shape of varying colors, diagonal checkerboard
Argyle
small cloth over backs or arms of chair
Antimacassar
thin layers of natural or synthetic cloth, helps conserve warmth
Batting
used for bed or decorative purposes
Bedding
square panel of fabric without elastic edge on bed
Bed Sheet
fabric bedding treatment between upper and lower mattress to touch floor
Bed Skirt
fabric bedding treatment, cover top mattress
Bedspread
cut from corner to opposite, diagonal corner
Bias Cut
removal of excess knots, bumps, loose threads and slubs before finishing process by burling iron/tweezers
Burling
quilt made of many small patches each of different piece
Charm quilt
painted linen from Chitta
Chite
series of clippings attached to purchase sample to show color line
Color Mag
complete color range of given series
Color Line
individual color of particular style or pattern
Color Way
waviness or curviness or fiber or yarn,
Crimp
rubbing off color from woven or printed fabrics
Crocking
tightly woven or coated fabric prevent down feathers from penetrating surface
Down Proof
fabric with patterned cut outs, stitching and embroidery to prevent raveling
Eyelet
ability of fiber to return to its original length immediately after removal of stress
Elasticity
calendering process engraved with use of heated rollers
Embossing
embellishment of fabric which colored threads sewn to create design
Embroidery