Fabrics | Fabric
Finishes | Fabric
Treatments
FABRIC TREATMENTS
| Burnout |
A treatment of fabric where portions
of the fabric are removed to expose a sheer fabric
underneath. This treatment creates a pattern of
exposed areas. |
| Crochet |
The knitting of a fabric that creates
a pattern of open areas between interlocking threads.
Crochet swimwear usually does not have much construction
or inner treatments |
| Engineered |
A print or embellishment that is
placed on a particular area o f a suit,
it is not a random placement |
| Lurex |
Metallic threading woven into fabric
to give a shiny appearance |
| Ombred |
A gradual shading of color that
typically goes from light to dark |
| Puckered |
A tightly stitched fabric that is
gathered in tiny wrinkles or folds |
| Ribbed |
A treatment of fabric that creates
repeated raised lines |
| Textured |
The appearance of fabric. |
| Tie Dye |
To dye fabric after tying parts
of the fabric, so that they will not absorb the
dye, giving the fabric a streaked or mottled look |
| Yarn Dye |
Any ultra fine striping or thread
like line creating a graduation of a stripe.
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