The lengthwise, vertical yarns carried over and under the weft. Warp yarns to generally have a more twist than weft yarns because they are subjected to more strain in the weaving process and therefore, require more strength.

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Washability is a term used to describe; the ease of washing; fibre composition of a yarn or fabric is the element which most determines washability. Read more..

There is a separate Standard ISO 6330 which establishes the washing and drying programmes ‘behind’ the care label. It is this Standard that allows retailers and manufacturers to choose which care label to use… read more..

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Describes the total flow of solid waste from homes, businesses, institutions, and manufacturing plants that must be recycled, burned, or disposed of in landfills; or any segment thereof, such as the residential waste stream or the recyclable waste stream. Read more..

Waste to energy is the term used to describe the conversion of waste by-products into useful electricity (steam-generated). The most common way WTE is produced by converting municipal solid waste (MSW is defined as residential and commercial refuse), and makes up the largest source of waste in industrialized countries. Read more..

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Wastewater is a term used to describe the spent or used water from a home, community, farm, or industry that contains dissolved or suspended matter. However, wastewater is not just sewage. Defined as domestic, industrial, agricultural, and storm water flows that drain into sewage collection systems, wastewater reflects the geographic character of communities and environments. Read more..

This small denim pocket made its appearance in 1902, and has gotten progressively smaller since then due to the demise of use of what it was initially designed for. It is now referred to as a coin pocket.

Water footprint is a term used to describe a product total use of water to produce and consume it. Using a product lifecycle approach were all the steps in the production is measured for the use of water, both directly and indirectly volume of water is calculated. Read more..

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Water jet fading is a term used to describe a particular textile finishing process for denim garment. The method is based on using hydro jet for making special surface texture or patterning surface finish of the final clothing. Read more..

Water pollution is a term used to describe the lowering of water quality due to input of sewage, pesticides, agricultural run-off, and industrial wastes that can result in harm to aquatic plants and animals. Read more..

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Water scarcity is a term used to describe a country or region where the annual renewable water supplies are below 1000 m3 per person. Read more..

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Water Vapor is a term used to describe the most abundant greenhouse gas, it is the water present in the atmosphere in gaseous form. Water vapor is an important part of the natural greenhouse effect. Read more..