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Dip-dyed yarns:
- yarns produced by dip dyeing.
Last referenced in: Survey of the European Fabric Fairs for Spring/Summer 2011 (Textile Outlook International Issue 145)
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Disperse dye:
- a substantially water-insoluble dye which has substantivity for one or more hydrophobic fibres and is usually applied from a fine aqueous dispersion. Disperse dyes are used mainly to dye polyester but they can also be used to dye nylon, cellulose triacetate, and acrylic fibres.
Last referenced in: Product developments and innovations in the home textiles market, August 2012 (Textile Outlook International Issue 157)
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Distribution layer:
- a layer in a nonwoven hygiene product (such as a diaper) which distributes fluid to a superabsorbent and/or fluff pulp material, where it is absorbed.
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District check:
- distinctive woollen checks originally made in different districts of Scotland.
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DMT:
- dimethyl terephthalate-a chemical intermediate used in the manufacture of polyester.
Last referenced in: Performance apparel markets: business update, 3rd quarter 2012 (Performance Apparel Markets Issue 42)
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Dobby:
- a mechanism for controlling the vertical position of heald shafts on a loom, so as to selectively raise some warp threads while leaving others depressed. The use of a dobby facilitates the weaving of a fabric which has a more complex structure than that achievable by using cams and tappets to raise and lower heald shafts. However, it can not offer weaves as complex as those obtained by using a jacquard mechanism.
Last referenced in: Global apparel markets: product developments and innovations, 3rd quarter 2011 (Global Apparel Markets Issue 15)
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Dobby weave:
- a fabric, often of a complex construction, woven on a dobby machine by selectively raising some heald shafts containing warp threads and selectively depressing others.
Last referenced in: Global apparel markets: product developments and innovations, 3rd quarter 2011 (Global Apparel Markets Issue 15)
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Dogstooth or houndstooth check:
- a small colour and weave effect using a 2/2 twill.
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Dogtooth or houndstooth check:
- a small colour and weave effect using a 2/2 twill.
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Donegal:
- a tweed yarn or fabric with different colour neps.
Last referenced in: Survey of the European yarn fairs for autumn/winter 2014/15 (Textile Outlook International Issue 165)
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