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Process preparing raw fabric for dyeing and finishing treatments. It consists of the removal of impurities, dirt and products used for spinning and weaving (oils, adhesives, fugacious dye, etc).
Very promising early results for the PURACQUA Project, "Bioabsorption with inactivated fungal biomass". →
The Centro Tessile Cotoniero ed Abbigliamento S.p.A., following the Inspection Report n. 0907342, has renewed until October 11th 2010 the Oeko-Tex Standard 100 Class I Certificate, articles for newborn babies. →
One of the three basic weaves. The simplest existing weave: its weave ratio is of only two warps and two wefts. As each warp yarn intersects with each weft yarn, the fabric is tighter and stronger than any other. The two faces are identical and the surface is rather opaque. Plain weave can be full and compact, or open and loose depending on the desired result: ranging from canvas, which is very compact, sturdy, thick and waterproof, to very light gauzes and voile. Can be made from any fibre. Most frequently used in linen and cotton and for lightweight summer fabrics. →
Operation carried out alone or in combination with others for the opening of tubular fabrics. →
Describes yarn or fabric made from remanufactured wool, in other words, from scraps or second-hand garments. →
Silkworm (literally "silkworm of the mulberry"). →