McGowan, Ellen Beers, b. 1873, Waite, Charlotte A. (Charlote Augusta), b. 1873 · New York, Macmillan · leaf 156
138 TEXTILES AND CLOTHING Napping or teazling. — The lustrous, soft pile of broad- cloth and similar materials is made by roughing up the surface to raise a nap and then shearing it. There are two systems, the wet and dry. In the former the cloth is treated wet and in the latter dry. The best means … Fig. 59. — Teazle. done or the knives will cut the fabric. The fluffy croppings which are sheared off are used as flocks. Pressing and other finishing processes. — Various processes, such as steam lustering, pressing and brushing, follow in the finishing process for both woolens and worsteds in or-…
Textile fabrics · Clothing and dress
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