Glossary of Textile Manufacturing - I

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Ikat

Ikat is a style of weaving that uses a tie-dye process on either the warp or weft before the threads are woven to create a pattern or design. A Double Ikat is when both the warp and the weft are tie-dyed before weaving.

Imberline

Imberline is a woven fabric with various colored stripes in the warp, often separated by gold thread. The fabric is often used in upholstery and drapery manufacture.

Intarsia

Intarsia is a knitting technique used to create patterns with multiple colours.

Interfacing

A type of material used on the unseen or "wrong" side of fabrics in sewing.