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Flax fibers vary in length from about 25 to 150 mm (1 to 6 in) and average 12–16 micrometers in diameter. There are two varieties: shorter tow fibers used for coarser fabrics and longer line fibers used for finer fabrics. Flax fibers can usually be identified by their “nodes” which add to the flexibility and texture of the fabric.
The character of threads spun from a mixture of sheep's wool with other fibres is determined by the majority; if only a minority of the fibre is sheep's wool it is not considered to be wool. [8] Nonetheless, a mixture of any of these materials with linen is Rabbinically forbidden because of the prohibition on appearing as if you are breaking a ...
Complete descriptions of the styles of dress among the people of the Bible is impossible because the material at hand is insufficient. [1] Assyrian and Egyptian artists portrayed what is believed to be the clothing of the time, but there are few depictions of Israelite garb. One of the few available sources on Israelite clothing is the Bible. [2]
The Devil's Cloth is a book by Michel Pastoureau. The book was originally published in French in April 1991, under the title L'étoffe du diable : une histoire des rayures et des tissus rayés. [1] The English edition, translated by Jody Gladding, [2] was published in July 2001.
Hezekiah, clothed in śaq, spreads open the letter before the Lord.(Sackcloth (Hebrew: שַׂק śaq) is a coarsely woven fabric, usually made of goat's hair. The term in English often connotes the biblical usage, where the Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible remarks that haircloth would be more appropriate rendering of the Hebrew meaning.
The Early Prophets: Joshua, Judges, Samuel, Kings, New York: Schocken Books, 2014, ISBN 978-0-8052-4181-5; Give Us a King!: A New English Translation of the Book of Samuel. New York: Schocken Books. 1999. ISBN 0-8052-4160-4. The Five Books of Moses: (The Schocken Bible, Volume 1) A New English Translation with Commentary and Notes. New York ...
Two flax flowers were presented under the crown. In the center of the shield, a bundle of flax fiber is depicted from top to bottom. Two weaving shuttles are illustrated at the bottom of the shield. The crown indicated the type of fabric (half linen or flax linen) and in the middle, the composition was mentioned (flax cotton or pure linen). New ...
The fabric needs vary greatly depending on the application. Similar types of fabric may not be suitable for all applications. [125] Fabric weight is an important criteria while producing different fabrics. A carpet requires a fabric with 1300 GSM, but a robe may be made with 160 GSM. Certainly, fabrics for clothes and carpets have distinct ...