Textiles and clothing, by Kate Heintz Watson.. (1907)
Watson, Kate Heintz, American School of Home Economics · Chicago, American School of Home Economics · leaf 60
FLAX 45 woody portion of the stem. This consists of steepingthe stalks in water. (i) Cold water retting, either running or stagnantwater. (2) Dew retting. (3) Warm water retting. … RETTING TANKy4—Inlet; 5—Undisturbed Water; C—Bundles of Flax. Cold water retting in running water is practiced inBelgium. Retting in stagnant water is the methodusually employed in Ireland and Russia. The rettingin stagnant water is more rapidly done, but there isdanger of over-retting on account…
Textile industry · Sewing · Dressmaking
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