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When it comes to the comfort of sportswear, factors like fabric hand-feel, elasticity, and moisture-wicking/quick-drying capabilities are important, but “breathability” is a metric gaining increasing attention.
For sportswear, outdoor apparel, functional fabrics, and lightweight textiles in particular, the ease with which air passes through the fabric directly affects ...
Color fastness to washing refers to a textile’s ability to retain its original color (hue and depth) after undergoing specified washing conditions—meaning the fabric does not fade or change color. It is a key indicator of the quality of textile dyeing and printing. Failure to meet standards regarding color change or staining not only affects the appearance and wearability of ...
Fabric shrinkage (or extensibility/elongation rate) refers to the percentage increase in length relative to the original length when the fabric is subjected to a tensile force under specific conditions. It is a metric used to measure fabric elasticity and describes the fabric’s ability to deform under external force.
Anyone dealing with textiles is worried about fabric shrinkage. It’s sad when you love a shirt, but it shrinks when you wash it. Or, a quilt that you made carefully loses its shape. Knowing and acting can prevent fabric shrinkage. They keep your textile its original size.
In this long guide, we explore how to prevent fabric shrinkage. We give practical tips and strateg...
Textile dyeing changes the color of fibres or fabrics. It happens by immersing them in a dye solution. It is widely used. Dyeing adds color to fabrics or yarns. It makes textiles more valuable.
Textile Dyeing MethodsDifferent methods of dye...