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  2. Luster (textiles) - Wikipedia

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    In textiles, lustre or luster is a physical property that makes them appear bright, glossy, and shiny. The amount of light reflected from the surface of a fiber is referred to as its luster. The level of luster is determined by how light reflects off the surface. For example, round surfaced fiber reflects more light and appears shinier than ...

  3. Antique satin - Wikipedia

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    This fabric is heavy and dull, [4] and is sensitive to damage from water (which leaves white rings) and light (which shreds it and changes the fabric color). Therefore, antique satin cannot be washed and should be cleaned by a professional fabric expert. [5] The lining is also sewn into the hem so if the lining is altered, the fabric will be ...

  4. List of fabrics - Wikipedia

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    Fabrics in this list include fabrics that are woven, braided or knitted from textile fibres. A. Aertex; Alençon lace; Antique satin; Argentan lace ...

  5. Finishing (textiles) - Wikipedia

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    Calendering makes one or both surfaces of the fabric smooth and shiny. The fabric is passed to through hot, fast-moving stainless steel cylinders. Compacting it is the advance version of the calendering machine and suitable for knitted fabric to achieve desired gsm and to set width, for calendering and shrinkages control simultaneously. The ...

  6. Charmeuse - Wikipedia

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    A piece of silk charmeuse fabric showing the shiny, satin front and dull, matte back. Charmeuse (/ ʃ ɑːr ˈ m uː z,-ˈ m uː s /; French:; French for 'female charmer') is a lightweight fabric woven with a satin weave. These float threads give the front of the fabric a smooth, shiny finish, whereas the back has a dull finish.

  7. Satin - Wikipedia

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    The word "satin" derives its origin from the Chinese port city of Quanzhou (泉州), [4] which was known as Zayton in Europe and Arab countries during the Yuan dynasty (13th–14th century). [5] During that period, Quanzhou was visited by Arab merchants and by Europeans. [5] [6] The Arabs referred to silk satin imported from Quanzhou as zaituni ...

  8. Older Adults Have Declared That They Now Dislike These 35 ...

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    Image credits: Skinnypuppy81 To put it in simple terms, preferences profoundly influence decision-making and are often acquired through experience. However, new experiences also have the power to ...

  9. PVC clothing - Wikipedia

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    These fabrics usually consist of a backing woven from polyester fibers with a surface coating of shiny plastic. The plastic layer itself is typically a blend of PVC and polyurethane (PU), with 100% PVC producing a stiff fabric with a glossy shine and 100% PU producing a stretchy fabric with a silky shine (see PU laminate). A manufacturer's ...