Textile Dictionary

An ever growing list of textile terms and definitions, for weavers, spinners, knitters and other fiber artists. [...]

Apron - Textile Dictionary

The apron is a piece of cloth that is attached to the front and back beams of the loom. [...]

Ammonia – Ammonium Hydroxide is used in cleaning and to soften water. Ammonia is alkaline and is also used in natural dyeing to change the pH. For some natural dye substances, this also changes the color. Also Known As: Ammonium Hydroxide

Translations:

English: ammonia

Finnish: ammoniakki

French:

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Alum - Textile Dictionary

A dictionary of textile terms – Alum [...]

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