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The different types of fabric shrinkage
The term “shrinkage” can be defined as the change in the size of a fabric or garment. This dimensional change can be positive (growth or lengthening) or negative (shrinking) for the length, width and thickness of the fabric.Although the thickness of the fabric also changes due to pro...Read more -
Different printing methods for nylon fabric
1. Cold transfer printing This kind of printing can achieve good obverse and reverse permeability, meet different levels of environmental protection requirements, all kinds of fastness are higher than other printing methods, soft hand feel. Suitable to print complicated flower pattern. 2. Water ...Read more -
How to analyse the sample of weft knitted fabric?
Weft knitted fabric coils are divided into front and back. The side where the coil post covers the previous coil arc is called the front coil; and the side where the coil arc covers the coil post is called the reverse coil. Single jersey knitted fabrics are knitted using a single bed of needles ...Read more -
Important factors affecting the quality of knitted fabrics
There are three kinds fabric types: woven, knitted, and nonwoven. Knitted fabrics are made by knitting process. There are two types of knitted fabrics: weft and warp knitted. Many fashion designers appreciate knitted fabrics for their comfort, texture, wrinkle resistance, and elasticity. Sewing i...Read more -
How to prevent fabric color transfer, bleeding, and fading?
A common myth circulating on the internet is that washing the product in vinegar or salt “fixes” the color and prevents it from fading. Unfortunately, this is not the case. Vinegar helps set some acid dyes, but only during the dyeing process, not with cotton dyes. Similarly, salt is ...Read more -
What is Midori ® BioWick？
100% biological carbon wicking treatment made from microalgae. It keeps cool and dry by absorbing unwanted moisture and helping it evaporate from the fabric. Industry problems At present, many moisture-wicking treatments on the market are based on fossil fuels and have a very high chemical carbo...Read more -
What is UPF?
UPF stands for UV protection factor. The UPF indicates the amount of ultraviolet radiation that a fabric lets through to the skin. What does the UPF rating mean? First of all, you should know that UPF is for fabric and SPF is for sunscreen. We award an Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) r...Read more -
What is spandex? What are the advantages?
When producing spandex, special attention should be paid to the winding tension, the number of counts on the cylinder, the breaking strength, the breaking elongation, the forming degree, the oil adhesion amount, the elastic recovery rate, etc. These problems directly affect the weaving, especial...Read more -
What is antimicrobial fabric?
During 21th century, recent health concerns related to the global pandemic have generated a renewed interest in how technology is helping us stay safe. An example is antimicrobial fabrics and their potential to prevent disease or exposure to bacteria and viruses. The medical environment is one o...Read more -
Yarn, piece or solution dyed fabric?
Yarn dyed fabric What is yarn dyed fabric? Yarn dyed fabric is dyed before it is knitted or woven into fabric. The raw yarn is dyed, then knitted and finally set. Why choose yarn dyed fabric? 1, It can be used to make a fabric with a multi-coloured pattern. When you work with yarn dye, you can m...Read more -
The best quick-dry fabric for travel
Clothing that can dry quickly is essential for your travel wardrobe. Drying time is just as important as durability, re-wearability and odor resistance when you’re living out of your backpack. What is Quick-Dry Fabric? Most quick-dry fabric is made from nylon, polyester, merino wool, or a...Read more -
What is ombre printing?
Ombre is a stripe or pattern with gradual shading and blending from one color to another. In fact, the word ombre itself comes from French and means shading. A designer or artist can create an ombre using most textile techniques, including knitting, weaving, printing, and dyeing. In the early 18...Read more
