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2. Linen - Wikipedia

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   The word linen is of West Germanic origin [4] and cognate to the Latin name for the flax plant, linum, and the earlier Greek λινόν (linón).. This word history has given rise to a number of other terms in English, most notably line, from the use of a linen (flax) thread to determine a straight line.

3. Linens - Wikipedia

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   A close-up of the texture of hand-woven linen fabric made in the early 20th century in the Balkans. An illustration of how to darn linen, from the Encyclopedia of Needlework (1884) by Thérèse de Dillmont. A French armoire with home linens arranged in a traditional manner, with embroidered dust covers over the shelves.

4. Plain weave - Wikipedia

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   Plain weave (also called tabby weave, linen weave or taffeta weave) is the most basic of three fundamental types of textile weaves (along with satin weave and twill). [1] It is strong and hard-wearing, and is used for fashion and furnishing fabrics.

5. Units of textile measurement - Wikipedia

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   Ends per inch (EPI or e.p.i.) is the number of warp threads per inch of woven fabric. [12] [22] In general, the higher the ends per inch, the finer the fabric is. Ends per inch is very commonly used by weavers who must use the number of ends per inch in order to pick the right reed to weave with. The number of ends per inch varies on the ...

6. Textile - Wikipedia

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   Range of fabric weights typically used in various textile products [126] GSM (grams per square meter) range Categorization Termed as Suitable for the textile products 0-50 Sheer fabric: Sheer curtains, Lingerie items, Wedding dresses, 50-150 Light weight Top weight Blouse, Lining, Shirt, T-shirt, Dress 150–300 Medium weight Bottom weight

7. Lawn cloth - Wikipedia

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   Lawn is a very popular fabric in Pakistan, with new fabrics released from February each year. [7] [9] In 2016, lawn cotton was worth $500 million to the Pakistani textile industry and employs more than 30,000 people. [6]