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A Textile Glossary: Key Terms
A starter glossary of essential textile terms for makers and designers.
Textile Glossary
Technical language can be dense. Here is a short starter set curated by Leras.
- Abrasion resistance
- Absorbent cotton
- Acetate fibre / yarn
- Accordion pleats
- Acid-fast / acid-resistant
A practical entry point for anyone building textile knowledge.