PLABRIC

Plabric

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A reference companion to the museum — curated topic sections that go deeper on the subjects behind the collection. Every entry, image, and fact is drawn from Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.

Fibres & Yarns

What cloth is made of — natural fibres like cotton, wool, silk, and linen, manufactured fibres like polyester and rayon, and how they are spun into yarn.

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Weaves, Knits & Construction

How yarn becomes fabric — plain, twill, and satin weaves, warp and weft, knitting and nonwovens, thread count, and the structures behind every cloth.

14 entries

Dyeing & Finishing

Colour and character — dyes and pigments, printing methods, and the finishes that make fabric water-repellent, wrinkle-resistant, softer, or pre-shrunk.

14 entries

Fabric Properties & Care

Choosing and keeping cloth — fabric weight and drape, shrinkage and stretch, technical and performance textiles, and how to wash and store them well.

14 entries