Enhancement of materials key terms

Natural Dyes

Dyes derived from natural sources such as plants, minerals, and insects.

Synthetic Dyes

Dyes created through chemical processes, often providing a wider range of colors and greater consistency.

Dye fastness

The ability of a dye to maintain its color when exposed to various conditions such as washing, light, and perspiration.

Batik

A resist dyeing technique that uses wax to create patterns on fabric before dyeing.

Desizing

The removal of sizing agents from fabric to prepare it for further processing.

Scouring

The process of cleaning fabric to remove impurities before dyeing or printing.

Transfer printing

A method where designs are printed onto a special paper and then transferred to fabric using heat and pressure.

Flat bed screen printing

A printing technique where a flat screen is used to apply ink onto fabric, allowing for detailed designs.

Embroidery

The art of decorating fabric using needle and thread or yarn.

Quilting

The process of sewing two or more layers of fabric together to create a padded textile.

Thermal Insulation

The ability of a material to resist heat transfer, keeping warmth in or out.

Quilting

The process of sewing two or more layers of fabric together with padding in between to create a padded textile.