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2. Nap (fabric) - Wikipedia

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   There are ways to 'raise the nap', most of which involve wire brushes such as raising cards. Originally, dried teasel pods were used and were still preferred for use on woollen cloth for a long time. [5] [6] Woollen fabrics, which must be damp when raising the nap, are then dried and stretched before the nap is trimmed or sheared. Cotton cloth ...

3. Here’s All You Need to Know About Outdoor Furniture Fabrics

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   “It's a mistake to think that outdoor fabrics don’t require any care,” says Raffaele Fabrizio, creative director and co-owner of Milan-based fabric powerhouse Dedar.

4. Frieze (textile) - Wikipedia

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   The nap was raised by scrubbing it to raise curls of fibre, [1] and was not shorn after being raised, leaving an uneven surface. The term frieze can also be used for the curly nap frieze fabrics have, as well as the action of raising the nap, [ 2 ] which differs from standard methods.

5. Marine canvas - Wikipedia

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   Marine canvas is typically used to protect materials susceptible to UV damage like varnished wood, non-UV resistant plastics, and outdoor stored sails. Other boat specific uses include hatch covers for interior sun protection and winch covers for protection from deterioration and fouling due to seawater, rain, and dirt exposure. [5]

6. Cotton duck - Wikipedia

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   The table below accurately represents the weight and number duck classification [6] per square yard instead of linear yard 22 inches wide. No. 1 (30 oz/sq yd or 1,000 g/m 2): floor & wall covering, sound absorption, equipment covers, heavy bags, horse packs, storage bins; No. 2 (28 oz/sq yd or 950 g/m 2): hatch paulins

7. Shearing (textiles) - Wikipedia

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   Shearmen were skilled artisans who used to shear the fabric by hand. Shearman's job was to nap the cloth manually, using teasels and shears to trim the pile. A silky and smooth feeling was produced by the gradual lowering of the nap. The process was referred to as "dry shearing".

8. Pile (textile) - Wikipedia

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   Pile is the raised surface or nap of a fabric, consisting of upright loops or strands of yarn. [1] Examples of pile textiles are carpets, corduroy, velvet, plush, and Turkish towels . [2] The word is derived from Latin pilus for "hair". [3]

9. Textile - Wikipedia

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   The fabric needs vary greatly depending on the application. Similar types of fabric may not be suitable for all applications. [125] Fabric weight is an important criteria while producing different fabrics. A carpet requires a fabric with 1300 GSM, but a robe may be made with 160 GSM. Certainly, fabrics for clothes and carpets have distinct ...