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A quote from the above article: "The book-burning is hoped to be a social event, with a barbecue laid on for attendees. It is not clear whether the meat will be grilled over the heat of burning Gospels.
Jan 03, AM. I just joined this group and I wanted to ask you all what you think of Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov. I would have thought they'd ban it because it appears to promote pedophilia. What do you think? Jan 04, AM. Feb 24, PM. I'm doing a persuasive essay on should banning books be allowed. While researching my topic, I found this discussion board. I looked at this site and am absolutely disgusted that any church would do this type of thing, let alone doing it anually.
I myself am Catholic, and me and my friends are obsessed over Harry Potter. This type of thing is wrong and just peoples way of keeping people from using their imaginations. Mar 01, AM. It is quite disturbing any religion would think any type of book burning would be a positive thing.
Books are meant to make people think and grow and learn even if you do not agree with the content. To all the newbies Mar 01, PM. I made a couple of attemps to list my book in the Banned Books group but there were just too many books to be considered and I did not make it.
In view of the current events in the Middle East the need to change the spontaneous movements, where too many innocent lives will be lost, to a full-scale revolution has never been so strong. This will need planning, organizing and executing the plan and it all starts with raising awareness. Those of you who have read my translation of Little Black Fish will recognize that it is a guide to action showing a path to freedom, equality and justice.
If you know any progressive Libyans, Egyptians, Bahrainis, Yemenis, Tunisians, Africans and others who want to make a difference and if you are in touch with those freedom-fighters, please spread the word.
The Little Black Fish. Mar 03, PM. So um, should we just completely ignore those words, pretend they don't exist. I can understand them maybe being slightly more advanced some I kid you not. I am not making this up. I prep for it months in advance with special book covers for "banned" books I read, to badges I wear etc.
Sure, keep your children ignorant. And if some of these artificially sheltered children teenagers then get pregnant due to their enforced ignorance, will these so-called parents still insist that the baby is brought by the stork?? Some adults really fancy themselves, really think that they are somehow God and the only instance of moral or critical thought. Quite sickening!! Mar 04, PM. Its crazy, thoughts are some of my favorite books. It makes me sad that they are banned or challenged.
Mar 13, PM. Lindor16 wrote: "On the other hand I would not present it to my younger child knowing that she would not understand the material. This is where the educator or the parent comes in. They can decide if it's necessary to broaden the child's perception of the material. If it happens to be out of the child's range or offensive in any aspect, the parent can take the book away, keep calm, and carry on.
This is coming from someone who is completely mellow. Smartestmoronever: That's going to be fun paper to write, assuming you haven't yet submitted it. When I think of people trying to ban books for things like the use of profanity, drugs, or sex- it shows me that these individuals are naive as to what the story is or what message is being conveyed. Often times the people who support banning books haven't even read the books they are trying to ban. Subsequently, they would't take the time to read something that contains- what they perceive to be- offensive material.
If there was any way these people could be enlightened as to what the author's purpose of writing the story is, there may be a ray of hope that their perception of the content would be broadened to the point of consideration, if not appreciation. Mar 22, PM. Jennie wrote: "Unfortunately I'm not willing to be a part of a group with a member so blatantly disrespectful and insulting. I am a Christian, not fundamental, not stupid, not a book banner, an educator, Thank you for saying what you believe.
I, too, am a Christian and do not wish to have others being so disrespectful. I propose that if people cannot show respect and kindness for others, then maybe they should not be a part of such a group, but this is just my opinion.
Please, always be respectful of others! May 01, AM. Banned books. And also, 'The Glass Castle'. Sep 23, PM. I find it incredibly ironic that, just before the ALA's banned book week, a new form of censorship is appearing. I really thought we, the people that love freedom of speech, thought and the ability to read were winning. The new thing is for Christian groups to find new works E-books mainly, but this includes kindle which is huge, and try to attack the publishers before a book is released, stopping the work from seeing the light of day at all.
In the last few days I've caught, and spoken about online, the attempted suppression of a young adult novel called "Keeley Thomson:Demon Girl" by K. Durability - The ability of a fabric to resist wear through continual use. Durable Press - A treatment applied to the fabric in the finishing process in which it maintains a smooth attractive appearance, resists wrinkling, and retains creases or pleats during laundering.
Duvetyn e — A good quality wool. If it is made in cotton, it is usually called suede cloth. Duvetyn has a close satin weave that is brushed, singed, and sheared to conceal the weave. It has a smooth plush appearance resembling a compact velvet and is similar to wool broadcloth but heavier and thicker. Has a good draping quality, soft and wears well if looked after. Spots easily and care must be taken when handling it. Back is often slightly napped also. Name derived from the French word "duvet" meaning "down".
Dyes Fiber Reactive - The molecules of fiber reactive dyes actually react and bond to the fiber molecules. These dyes are the best quality and most ecologically sound synthetic dyes available. They contain no heavy metals or other known toxic substances.
The colors are brighter, richer, and exhibit superior colorfast properties. Very little residual dye comes out in the waste water. Significantly more costly than using conventional direct dyes but the quality and ecological benefits are far superior.
Called "Low Impact" because they use less water to disperse the dye, so less dye is used and waste water is carefully filtered to remove as many of the dye particles as possible. Low impact dyes require significantly less water for the dyeing process so there is much less polluted runoff than from the conventional dye process. Organic cotton and most other fabrics can be successfully colored with all natural or fiber-reactive low impact dyes. They are the highest quality, most ecologically friendly dyes available, producing colors that are both richer and brighter than conventional dyeing practices.
They promote healthy ecosystems by using fewer resources and less energy while providentially allowing greater adherence of the dye to the garment. Dyes Natural - Pigments are derived from organic materials such as vegetables, berries, bugs, clay, indigo, and other plant extracts to dye fabric.
The weakness of natural dyes has been that many natural dyes are not color-fast and wash out of the garments quickly. Clay dyes are some of the best in retaining their color across repeated washings. Eco Fashion - The term has been coined to refer to fashionable and stylish clothing that has been manufactured using environmentally- friendly processes under Free Trade conditions.
Eco fashion clothing can use recycled clothing and even recycled materials such as eco-fleeced produced from recycled plastic soda bottles. Eco fashion is not necessarily made from organic fibers and is not necessarily healthy for people with chemical sensitivities. Eco-fleece - A nubby, soft fabric made from recycled soda bottles. Every time you purchase something from eco-fleece you are contributing to saving another piece of the earth, which would otherwise be used as landfill.
Of course, you are also wearing plastic from old soda bottles. Eco Wool — Sheared from free range roaming sheep that have not been subjected to toxic flea dipping, and have not been treated with chemicals, dyes, or bleaches.
Eco wool comes in natural tones of white, grey and black. Elastin - A protein that is similar to collagen and is the chief constituent of elastic fibers. Embossing - A pressure process using engraved rollers and heat application to produce raised or relief patterns on the surface of the fabric. Embroidered - An embellishment of a fabric or garment in which colored threads are sewn into the fabric to create a design.
Embroidery may be done either by hand or machine. Embroidery - An embellishment of a fabric or garment in which colored threads are sewn on to the fabric to create a design.
Empire Bodice - A bodice that ends just below the bust, sometimes low-cut and gathered. Empire Seams - A seam that is sewn directly below the bustline. Empire Waist - This waistline begins just below the bust. This airy fiber has a low thread count and is very delicate. It is lightweight and is very lustrous. Eponge Souffle — A fabric of wool, also of rayon and silk. The name is derived from the French term eponge for "spongy". It is a very soft and sponge-like fabric in a variety of novelty effects with loose weave.
It is also known as ratine in cotton. The fabric in rayon and silk is soft, loose, and spongy, something like terry cloth. It does not have surface loops. Many stores now call eponge "boucle". Etamine — A twill originally made of wool, cotton or linen and used for sifting. It is now a worsted fabric with a very short nap and light in weight used for clothing. Eyelet - A style of decorative fabric stitched with small cut out openings. A type of fabric which contains patterned cut-outs, around which stitching or embroidery may be applied in order to prevent the fabric from raveling.
Face - The right side or the better-looking side of the fabric. Facing - A piece of fabric that is sewn to the collar, front opening, cuffs, or arms eye of a garment to create a finished look. Faconne - Silk or rayon with a figured weave or "burnt-out" finish.
Faconne in French, means fancy weave. It has small designs all over the fabric. Fairly light in weight, and could be slightly creped. Background is more sheer than the designs, therefore the designs seem to stand out. It is very effective when worn over a different color and it drapes, handles, and wears well.
Fagotting - an embroidery produced by pulling out horizontal threads from a fabric and tying the remaining cross threads into groups of an hourglass shape. Faille - A glossy, soft, finely-ribbed, silk-like woven fabric made from cotton, silk, or manufactured fibers, especially rayon.
It has a crosswise rib weave and the soft material drapes well. It is finer than grosgrain and with flatter ribs. It is difficult to launder but will give good wear if handled properly.
Has a lustrous finish. Faux fur - Artificial fur made from synthetic material. Felt — Made from wool, reprocessed wool, reused wool, or scrap fiber, and can be mixed with other such as fibers, cotton, or rayon. Felt fabric is not woven but felted.
It is a very compact fabric in various weights and thicknesses and has grain so can be cut any way. Felt needs no hemming or finishing because it does not fray. It has many industrial uses such as piano hammers and in the printing industry.
Fiber - The basic entity, either natural or manufactured, which is twisted into yarns, and then used in the production of a fabric. Fiberfill - Specially engineered manufactured fibers, which are used as filler material in pillows, mattresses, mattress pads, sleeping bags, comforters, quilts, and outerwear. Filament - A manufactured fiber of indefinite length continuous , extruded from the spinneret during the fiber production process.
Filling - In a woven fabric, the yarns that run cross the fabric from selvage to selvage, and which run perpendicular to the warp or lengthwise yarns. Also referred to as the weft. Findings - Any extra items attached to a garment during the manufacturing process. This can include trims, buttons, hooks, snaps, or embellishments.
Finished Fabric - A fabric that has gone through all the necessary finishing processes, and is ready to be used in the manufacturing of garments. Fishtail Train - Fitted around the hips and flares out from the knee to the hemline. Fitted Point Sleeve - A long, narrow sleeve that tapers to a point which rests against the back of the hand.
Flame Resistant - A term used to describe a fabric that burns very slowly, or has the ability to self-extinguish upon the removal of an external flame. Flame Retardant - A chemical applied to a fabric, or incorporated into the fiber at the time of production, which significantly reduces a fabric's flammability.
Flannel - A warm, soft fabric of wool, worsted, cotton or rayon made in tightly woven twill or plain weave and finished with a light napping. Flannel originated in Wales and has a soft, napped surface that partially cancels the weave. Has a dull finish and is made in a variety of weights. It is more loosely woven than worsted flannel with a higher nap and bulkier hand.
Flannel shrinks if not pre-shrunk and sags with wear, unless underlined. Does not shine or hold a crease. Watch pressing - if pressed too hard, it flattens in the nap.
Flannel comes in many colors, weights, and fancy effects. Sometimes has a prickly feel when worn. Flannel Worsted — It has a twill weave a is made in a variety of weights. It is more closely woven and harder than wool flannel and can have a very slight nap on one side.
It tailors and presses very well and holds a hard crease. Flannelette - A heavy, soft cotton material with a napped finish, usually only on one side. In cheaper qualities the nap comes off. Launders well, easy to manipulate and is warm to wear. There are many types on the market. It may be bleached, dyed, printed, or woven in colored stripes. Flax - Flax is taken from the stalk of the Linum usitaatissimum plant.
It is a long, smooth fiber and is cylindrical in shape with a length varying from 6 to 40 inches but averaging between 15 and 25 inches. The color is usually off-white or tan and due to it's natural wax content, flax has excellent luster. It is considered to be the strongest of the vegetable fibers and is highly absorbent, allowing moisture to evaporate with speed.
It conducts heat well and can be readily boiled. It is very washable but has poor elasticity and does not easily return to its original shape after creasing. When processed into a fabric it is called linen. Fleece - A soft, bulky, deep-piled knitted or woven fabric of wool or cotton in a plain, twill, pile or knitted weave. Fleece has a deep, soft nap or pile obtained by heavily napping with wire brushes or with a pile weave.
This provides air space giving good insulating properties without too much weight. The inter-lacing space is covered by the nap.
The nap wears out in time, but good quality cloth gives good wear. Range from cheap to expensive clothes. Material is often cumbersome and bulky, therefore it may be difficult to manipulate. Flocking - A type of raised decoration applied to the surface of a fabric in which an adhesive is printed on the fabric in a specific pattern, and then finely chopped fibers are applied by means of dusting, air-brushing, or electrostatic charges.
The fibers adhere only to the areas where the adhesive has been applied, and the excess fibers are removed by mechanical means. Foil - A thin piece of material put under another material to add color or brilliance.
Foulard — A twill weave in silk, rayon, or very fine, worsted cotton. A very soft, light fabric that is noted for its soft finish and feel. It is usually printed with small figures on a dark or light background and is similar to Surah and Tie Silk, but finer. It was originally imported from India to be used in dresses, robes, scarves, and neckwear of all kinds. Frise — Often made from rayon but can also be made from mohair, silk and synthetics. The ground or backing yarns are usually made of cotton.
Sometimes jute or hemp is combined with the cotton. It has a pile looped weave with uncut loops. It can be patterned by shearing the loops at different lengths. Some made with both cut and uncut loops in the form of a pattern.
Typically used in upholstery, Frise is also spelled Frieze but frieze really refers to a rough, fuzzy, rizzy, boardy woolen overcoating fabric which originated in Friesland Holland.
Often used for overcoating material for soldiers. Irish frieze is quite popular and more reliable and is called "cotha more". Flat-Front Pants - Straight pants, often seamless and without pockets. Forte of a garment - The strong point of the garment. Frey - Threads which come out from the fabric during handling.
Frog Closure - Chinese closing of decorative cording or braid. A soft ball of cording or a button is used to complete the closure. Fustian - Cotton or cotton with linen or flax in a cross woven weave. It was originally made in Fustat near Cairo, from which it gets its name.
Gabardine - A tightly woven, twilled, worsted fabric in cotton, rayon or a blend with slight diagonal lines on the face and a raised twill. Wool gabardine is known as a year-round fabric for business suits and wears extremely well. It has a clear finish, tightly woven, firm, durable, rather lustrous, but it can be given a dull finish. Inclined to shine with wear and is hard to press properly. Used in men's and women's tailored suits, coats, raincoats, uniforms, and men's shirts.
Gattar — A satin made with a cotton filling and a silk warp. It is only found in solid colors and is known for its elegant luster and excellent drapability.
It is famous for elegant evening wraps. Gauge - A measurement most commonly associated with knitting equipment. It can mean the number of needles per inch in a knitting machine. Gauntlets - Dress gloves extending above the wrist. Gaucho - Wide-legged pants or divided skirt reaching mid-calf and worn with boots. Gauze - A thin, sheer plain-weave fabric made from cotton, wool, silk, rayon, or other manufactured fibers.
End-uses include curtains, apparel, trimmings, and surgical dressings. Georgette - A sheer lightweight fabric, often made of silk or from such manufactured fibers as polyester, with a crepe surface. End-uses include dresses and blouses. It is characterized by crispness, body and outstanding durability. It is sheer and has a dull face. Geotextiles - Manufactured fiber materials made into a variety of fabric constructions, and used in a variety civil engineering applications.
Gingham — A medium-weight, plain-weave fabric with a plaid or check pattern made from cotton or synthetics fibers.
The word is derived from Italian "Ging-gang" meaning "striped". Medium or fine yarns of varying quality are used to obtain the checks, plaids, stripes, and plain effects. The cloth is yarn dyed or printed.
The warp and the filling are usually balanced and if checks of two colors, usually same sequence in both the warp and the filling. It is strong, substantial, and serviceable.
It launders well but low textured, cheap fabric may shrink considerably unless preshrunk. Has a soft, dull luster surface that wrinkles easily. Tissue or zephyr ginghams are sheer being woven with finer yarns and a higher thread count.
Glass Fiber - An inorganic fiber which is very strong, but has poor flexibility and poor abrasion resistance. Glass will not burn and will not conduct electricity. It is impervious to insects, mildew, and sunlight.
Today, the primary use of glass fiber is in such industrial applications as insulation or reinforcement of composite structures. Granada — A twill whose name is derived from the Latin word Granum , which refers to the grainy quality of the textile. This granular quality is achieved by a broken twill weave. It is made of a cotton warp and alpaca or mohair filling.
This fiber is exceptionally fine. Greige Goods pronounced "gray" - An unfinished fabric, just removed from a knitting machine or a loom. Loom state of cloth that has not received dry and wet finishing. Grenadine - A fine fiber originated in Italy. It can be made in various fibers such as cotton, wool, silk or synthetics. It is well know for its stiffness and often used women's clothing. Halter Top - A sleeveless bodice with a high choke or wrap neck that may be backless. Hand - The way the fabric feels when it is touched.
Terms like softness, crispness, dryness, silkiness are all terms that describe the hand of the fabric. Handkerchief Style - The hem of a blouse or skirt that is gently jagged to form flowing points.
Haute Couture - French of course that literally means "high fashion". Haute couture garments are always one-off, one-of-a-kind. They're extravagant, often irrational, always unique and totally unaffordable. Heather - A yarn that is spun using pre-dyed fibers. These fibers are blended together to give a particular look. For example, black and white may be blended together to create a gray heathered yarn.
The term, heather, may also be used to describe the fabric made from heathered yarns. Hemp - Hemp is a bast fiber that was probably used first in Asia. The fiber is dark tan or brown and is difficult to bleach, but it can be dyed bright and dark colorrs. The hemp fibers vary widely in length, depending upon their ultimate use.
The elongation 1 to 6 percent is low and its elasticity poor. The thermal reactions of hemp and the effect of sunlight are the same as for cotton. Hemp is moth resistant, but it is not impervious to mildew. Coarse hemp fibers and yarns are woven into cordage, rope, sacking and heavy-duty tarpaulins. In Italy, fine hemp fibers are used for interior design and apparel fabrics.
Hemp is a very durable fiber that holds its shape. It grows without the use of pesticides, herbicides or chemical fertilizers and can withstand harsh growing seasons. Hemp cultivation does not exhaust, but rather continuously fertilizes the soil by shedding its leaves throughout its growing period. In this way, it actually returns nutrients to the soil, helping to reduce the energy demand on the Earth.
It is also naturally UV resistant and dries quickly. Hem Stitching - A decorative stitching along the stitching lines of hems and borders to create an open weave pattern. Henequinn - It is obtained from the leaves of the Agave fourcroydes plant, which is native to Mexico. It is produced by mechanically decorticating the leaves into strands from 4 to 5 feet.
Henrietta — A twill originally consisting of worsted filling and silk warp. Today, it can be found in a variety of blends. It has excellent drapability. Its weight and quality vary with fibers, however, when created with silk and wool it is lustrous and soft.
Often used for dress goods. Herringbone Twill - A variation on the twill weave construction in which the twill is reversed, or broken, at regular intervals, producing a zig-zag effect.
Named after the skeleton of the Herring fish as this is what the fiber pattern resembles. It is usually created in wool and has varying qualities. It is also known as Arrowhead and is commonly used in suits, top coats and sport coats. Hickory Cloth — A twill known for its excellent durability. It is warp striped and comes in a variety of colors. It usually is created with cotton and found in work clothes.
High Loft - General term for a fiber structure containing more air than fiber. In general, higher loft retains more warmth. Hip Pockets - Pockets sewn on the front of a garment at hip height. Homespun - Cotton or wool in plain weave with coarse, rugged yarn. Originally an undyed woolen cloth spun into yarn and woven in the home, by peasants and country folk the world over.
Has substantial appearance and serviceable qualities. Homespun is made with irregular, slightly twisted uneven yarns. Has a spongy feel with a hand-loomed tweedy appearance. Genuine homespun is produced in a very limited quantity and powerloom cloth is often sold as genuine homespun.
Many qualities of homespun cloth are made but the best is an ideal rough-and-ready type of cloth. Honey Comb A float weave made in many fabrics. The name comes from a French word meaning birds nest. Its patterns are regular and open. Honey comb fabric is also known as Diamond Weave. It is found in draperies, jackets and women's clothing.
Hong Kong - A ribbed fabric usually found in plain colors. It comes in a variety of qualities but the best type is made out of silk. Hopsacking — Can be made from cotton, wool, linen, rayon, silk, hemp, or jute in a basket weave and made with coarse yarn. Has a rather rough texture and is quite durable and often bulky. Houndstooth — Commonly made with wool with a broken twill weave that has been woven into an irregular check of a four pointed star.
Houndstooth Check - A variation on the twill weave construction in which a broken check effect is produced by a variation in the pattern of interlacing yarns, utilizing at least two different colored yarns. Huckaback — Made from linen or cotton in a dobby or basket weave. It is strong, but rough in the surface finish. Has variation in weaves but most have small squares on the surface that stand out from the background. The motif is made from a series of floats, some of them rather long, which gives a loose effect in certain areas.
This, if well spaced, acts as a good absorbing agency. Mostly used for towels. Hydrophilic Fibers - Fibers that absorb water easily, take longer to dry, and require more ironing.
Hydrophobic Fiber - Fibers that lack the ability to absorb water. Illusion Bodice - A bodice made of sheer material giving the illusion of no bodice. Illusion Sleeve - A sleeve made of sheer material giving the illusion of no sleeve. Intarsia - A colored design knitted on both sides of a fabric. Interlining - An insulation, padding, or stiffening fabric, either sewn to the wrong side of the lining or the inner side of the outer shell fabric. The interlining is used primarily to provide warmth in coats, jackets, and outerwear.
Interfacing - Fabrics used to support, reinforce and give shape to fashion fabrics in sewn products. Often placed between the lining and the outer fabric.
Some interfacings are designed to be fused adhered with heat from an iron , while others are meant to be stitched to the fashion fabric. Interlock - The stitch variation of the rib stitch, which resembles two separate 1 x 1 ribbed fabrics that are interknitted. Plain double knit interlock stitch fabrics are thicker, heavier, and more stable than single knit constructions. Ixtle - Made from linen or cotton with a dobby or basket weave. It is strong. Rough in the surface finish but finer, shinier than cotton huckaback.
It comes in white, colors, or colored borders, and stripes. Jacquard - Woven fabrics manufactured by using the Jacquard attachment on the loom. This attachment provides versatility in designs and permits individual control of each of the warp yarns. Thus, fabrics of almost any type or complexity can be made. Brocade and damask are types of jacquard woven fabrics. The loom produces elaborate cloth weaves such as tapestries, brocades, and damask fabrics.
Jacquard Knit - A weft double knit fabric in which a Jacquard type of mechanism is used. This device individually controls needles or small groups of needles, and allows very complex and highly patterned knits to be created. Jersey - The consistent interlooping of wool, worsted, silk, cotton, rayon, and synthetics yarns in the jersey stitch to produce a fabric with a smooth, flat face, and a more textured, but uniform back.
Jersey fabrics may be produced on either circular or flat weft knitting machines. Right side has lengthwise ribs wales and wrong side has crosswise ribs courses. Jersey is very elastic with good draping qualities and has special crease-resistant qualities due to its construction.
It is knitted plain or has many elaborate tweed designs and fancy motifs as well as printed designs. It can look very much like a woven fabric. Jersey wears very well and, if washable, it washes very well. Jersey was first made on the Island on Jersey off the English coast and used for fisherman's clothing. Stretch as you sew. Jersey Fabric - The consistent interlooping of yarns in the jersey stitch to produces a fabric with a smooth, flat face, and a more textured, but uniform back.
Jersey Stitch - A basic stitch used in weft knitting, in which each loop formed in the knit is identical. The jersey stitch is also called the plain, felt, or stockinet stitch. Jewel Neck - A high round neckline resting simply at the base of the neck. Jusi Banana Fabric - Not all Jusi is made out of banana leaves. Some Jusi is made from silk worm cocoons. Jute and Burlap Jute is used in textiles for interiors, especially for wall hangings and a group of bright, homespun-effect draperies and wall coverings.
Natural jute has a yellow to brown or gray color, with a silky luster. It consists of bundles of fiber held together by gummy substances that are pectinaceous in character. It is difficult to bleach, so many fabrics are bright, dark, or natural brown.
Jute reacts to chemicals in the same way as do cotton and flax. It has a good resistance to microorganisms and insects. Moisture increases the speed of deterioration but dry jute will last for a very long time.
Jute works well for bagging, because it does not extend and is somewhat rough and coarse. This tends to keep stacks of bags in position and resist slippage. Kangaroo Pocket - A pocket formed by sewing a piece of cloth over the garment leaving two open ends. Kapok - A short, lightweight, cotton-like, vegetable fiber found in the seed pods of the Bombocaceae tree. Because of its brittle quality, it is generally not spun.
However, its buoyancy and moisture resistance makes it ideal for use in cushions, mattresses, and life jackets. Kasha Casha - Made from either a blend of cashmere and wool or a very fine wool. Kenaf - A bast fiber obtained from the Hibiscus cannabinus plant. The stalk of this plant varies in height from 8 to 12 feet and is about half an inch in diameter. Used as a substitute for Jute. Keyhole Neck - A tear shaped or round cutout that fastens at the front or back neckline. Kimono - A long Japanese robe with wide sleeves traditionally worn with a broad sash.
Knit - Fabrics made from only one set of yarns, all running in the same direction. Some knits have their yarns running along the length of the fabric, while others have their yarns running across the width of the fabric. Knit fabrics are held together by looping the yarns around each other. Knitting creates ridges in the resulting fabric.
Wales are the ridges that run lengthwise in the fabric; courses run crosswise. Knit-de-knit - A type of yarn texturizing in which a crimped yarn is made by knitting the yarn into a fabric, and then heat-setting the fabric.
The yarn is then unraveled from the fabric and used in this permanently crinkled form. Knit Fabrics - Fabrics made from only one set of yarns, all running in the same direction.
Knitted - Formed by interlacing yarn or thread in a series of connected loops with needles. Lace - An ornamental braid for trimming. Lambswool - This is the wool that is taken from sheep before they reach the age of 7 months. It is soft, slippery, resilient and smooth and has superior spinning properties.
It is used in fine grade woolen fabrics. Lame like glotique - A woven fabric using flat silver or gold metal threads to create either the design or the background in the fabric. Latex - Used to provide stretch to fabrics. Lawn - A light, fine cloth made using carded or combed linen or cotton yarns in a plain weave. The fabric has a crease-resistant, crisp finish. The name derived from Laon, a city in France, where linen lawn was manufactured extensively.
It is light weight, sheer, soft, and washable. It is crispier than voile but not as crisp as organdy. When made with fine high count yarns, it has asilky feel. Comes in white or may be dyed or printed. When made with combed yarns with a soft feel and slight luster, it is called nainsook. Leno Weave - A construction of woven fabrics in which the resulting fabric is very sheer, yet durable. In this weave, two or more warp yarns are twisted around each other as they are interlaced with the filling yarns; thus securing a firm hold on the filling yarn and preventing them from slipping out of position.
Also called the gauze weave. Leno weave fabrics are frequently used for window treatments, because their structure gives good durability with almost no yarn slippage, and permits the passage of light and air. Light Weight - Having an airy weave. Used as a light weight base layer in apparel for aerobic activities and cool weather. Linen - A fabric made from linen fibers obtained from inside the woody stem of the flax plant.
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