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Metamerism, when two identical colours look different
Short answer: Metamerism means that two colours look the same in one light but different in another. Two black socks ...
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Yarn dyed or piece dyed, the difference in the fabric
Short answer: Yarn dyed means the yarn is coloured before the fabric is knitted, while piece dyed means the whole fab...
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Knit stitch and purl stitch, how to tell them apart
Short answer: Knit stitches look like small v shapes running in vertical rows, while purl stitches look like small bu...
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Fine knit and coarse knit, what you can see in the fabric
Short answer: Knit size is how large the small loops in knitted fabric are. Fine loops give a smooth, dense and soft ...
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Fabric weight and fit, why heavy fabric hangs differently
Short answer: Fabric weight tells you how much a square metre of cloth weighs, and it affects how a garment falls on ...
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French terry and fleece backs, the difference in the loops
Short answer: French terry has small loops on the back, while fleece is brushed so the fibres stand up. The loops giv...
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Sweat with a brushed back, how it is made
Short answer: A brushed back means the inside of the sweat fabric has been lightly raised, creating a soft, airy surf...
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When during the day you notice the fabric most
Short answer: You notice fabric most when your body changes state: right after you get up, right after you move and l...
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Knitted fabric against woven fabric
Short answer: Knit stretches and follows the body, while woven fabric holds a fixed shape. For clothing worn close to...
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How yarn becomes fabric
Short answer: Yarn can either be knitted into loops or woven in two directions. Knit gives stretch, weaving gives sta...
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How many grams a fabric weighs
Short answer: Fabric weight is measured in grams per square metre. Underwear is usually one hundred and forty to one ...
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Why hoodies are fleecy inside
Short answer: Because the back of the fabric is brushed with fine needles, so the loops open up and form a soft surfa...
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