Typically measured in “double rubs”, the degree by which a fabric is able to withstand loss of appearance through surface wear, rubbing, chafing, and other friction (see Wyzenbeek).

A manufactured fiber in which the fiber-forming substance is cellulose acetate. Acetate fabrics are fast-drying, wrinkle and shrinkage-resistant, crisp or soft in hand depending upon the end-use, and luxurious in appearance.

A man-made fiber known for its soft, wool-like hand. Solution-dyed versions such as Sunbrella feature excellent resistance to sunlight and chlorine.

In textiles, properties perceived by touch and sight, such as hand, color, luster, drape and texture of fabrics or garments.

The fleece of the Angora goat takes it name from the city of Ankara in Turkey. Since at least the Middle Ages, the farmers near Ankara specialized in raising these long-haired goats for their silky fleece, which they exported all over the world. Today, mills in England, Holland, Belgium and the U.S. weave genuine mohair fabrics. Mohair has a lustrous appearance, dyes especially well, and is known for its very long fiber and great strength.

A fabric or a fiber that incorporates an anti-bacterial chemical agent into the fiber formula, making the finished fiber or fabric resistant to, or inhibiting the growth of micro-organisms. Useful in outdoor, healthcare and hospitality applications.

Typically measured in “double rubs”, the degree by which a fabric is able to withstand loss of appearance through surface wear, rubbing, chafing, and other friction (see Wyzenbeek).

A manufactured fiber in which the fiber-forming substance is cellulose acetate. Acetate fabrics are fast-drying, wrinkle and shrinkage-resistant, crisp or soft in hand depending upon the end-use, and luxurious in appearance.

A man-made fiber known for its soft, wool-like hand. Solution-dyed versions such as Sunbrella feature excellent resistance to sunlight and chlorine.

In textiles, properties perceived by touch and sight, such as hand, color, luster, drape and texture of fabrics or garments.

The fleece of the Angora goat takes it name from the city of Ankara in Turkey. Since at least the Middle Ages, the farmers near Ankara specialized in raising these long-haired goats for their silky fleece, which they exported all over the world. Today, mills in England, Holland, Belgium and the U.S. weave genuine mohair fabrics. Mohair has a lustrous appearance, dyes especially well, and is known for its very long fiber and great strength.

A fabric or a fiber that incorporates an anti-bacterial chemical agent into the fiber formula, making the finished fiber or fabric resistant to, or inhibiting the growth of micro-organisms. Useful in outdoor, healthcare and hospitality applications.