Textile Manufacturing Terms

noun a small, fine, soft thread of fiber found on clothing or fabric, typically coming from the material itself

• The lint on your jacket can easily be removed with a lint roller.
• Hey, you've got some lint on your shirt.
• I hate it when lint gets all over my clothes.
• The lint of negativity clung to her thoughts, but she brushed it away with positivity.

noun a device used for weaving fabric

verb to appear in a large or threatening form

• The intricate patterns on the loom were carefully crafted by skilled artisans.
• I tried my hand at using a loom to make a scarf, but it turned out a bit wonky.
• I'm totally loom-ing it for this project, hoping it turns out alright.
• The threat of war loomed over the horizon, casting a shadow of uncertainty over the land.

noun a material made of a network of wire or thread

verb to fit or join together in a mesh

• The engineer studied the different types of meshes used in construction.
• I love how the different meshes create a unique pattern in the design.
• Those meshes are so cool, they really bring the room together.
• The team's different skills and strengths meshes well together, making them a successful group.

verb Sanforized can also be used as a verb to indicate the action of treating fabric in this way.

adjective Sanforized is an adjective that describes a process of treating fabric to reduce shrinkage.

• The clothing brand guarantees that all their garments are made with Sanforized fabric to prevent shrinkage.
• I always make sure to buy Sanforized jeans because they stay the same size even after washing.
• These Sanforized shirts are the bomb - they never shrink no matter how many times you wash them!
• His commitment to his values is like Sanforized fabric - unwavering and steadfast.

noun the act of cleaning or searching thoroughly

verb to clean or search thoroughly

• The archaeologists spent weeks scouring the desert for any signs of ancient civilization.
• I've been scouring the internet for a good deal on a new laptop.
• She's been scouring the thrift stores for some cool vintage clothes.
• His sharp eyes were scouring the room for any hint of trouble.

noun a surname or a proper noun that may refer to a specific person or entity

• The bradigan is a traditional Irish sweater that is hand-knit with intricate patterns.
• I love wearing my cozy bradigan on chilly evenings by the fireplace.
• Check out that cool bradigan she's wearing, it looks so stylish!
• Her kindness was like a warm bradigan, comforting everyone around her.

noun a type of cellulose that has been chemically modified by acetylation, commonly used in the production of films and fibers

• Acetyl cellulose is a type of cellulose derivative that is commonly used in the production of films and fibers.
• I heard they're using acetyl cellulose to make those new biodegradable plastic bags.
• Yo, check out this cool new fabric made from acetyl cellulose!
• Her creativity flowed like acetyl cellulose, forming beautiful threads of ideas.