Tag: fabric
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Looms: Types, History, and Main Parts
By Eman Abdallah Kamel In this article, you will learn about the weaving loom, including its definition, types, history, development, main parts, and the function of each part. What is the loom? A loom is a tool used for weaving fabric. Its primary purpose is to hold the warp threads under tension to facilitate the…
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Dyeing of Acrylic Fibers with Basic Dyes
By Eman Abdallah Kamel Eman is a writer and engineer. She received her bachelor’s degree in textile science from the Faculty of Applied Arts in Egypt. Here, you will learn about dyeing acrylic with basic dye, including fabric preparation, dye bath preparation, the dyeing process, and the effect factors. Introduction Acrylic is a synthetic polymer…
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Denim: Manufacturing Process, Properties, and Types
By Eman Abdallah Kamel Denim Denim is made from 100% cotton and is one of the oldest fabrics in the world. It is the favorite garment of all age groups, and because of its popularity, a lot of development work has been done in the past few decades. Denim fabrics are available in many colors,…
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Silk Fiber Production Stages
By Eman Abdallah Kamel Eman is a writer and engineer. She received her bachelor’s degree in textile science from the Faculty of Applied Arts in Egypt. Silk Silk is a natural protein fiber made up primarily of fibroin. Silk is a protein fiber produced by a variety of arthropods, including silkworms and spiders. Insect larvae…
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Textile Printing: Explore 10 Fabric Printing Methods
By Eman Abdallah Kamel Fabric Printing Printing is applying color to fabric in specific patterns or designs. The color is bonded to the fibers in printed fabrics to resist washing and abrasion. One or more colors are applied to certain parts in strictly defined patterns in printing. The outline of the design is clearly defined…
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Cotton Chemical Structure and Fabric Care
By Eman Abdallah Kamel Contact the author: emanabdallahkamel@gmail.com Eman is a writer and textile engineer. She obtained a bachelor’s degree in textile sciences from the Faculty of Applied Arts in Egypt. In this article, you will learn about the history of cotton, its chemical composition, the advantages and disadvantages of cotton fabrics, and fabric care.…
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Discover 8 Types of Wool Fabrics and Properties of Each Type
By Eman Abdallah Kamel Eman is a writer and an engineer. She received her bachelor’s degree in textile science from the Faculty of Applied Arts, Egypt. Wool is the natural fiber of some animals’ coats. There are many types of wool, such as sheep’s wool, cashmere, mohair, qiviut, angora, alpaca wool, llama wool, and camel…