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fullingProcess that increases the thickness and compactness of woven or knitted wool by subjecting it to moisture, heat, friction, and pressure until shrinkage of 10–25% is achieved. Shrinkage occurs in both the warp and weft see weaving), producing a smooth, tightly finished fabric that is light, warm, and relatively weather proof. A common example is loden cloth, first produced in Austria in the 16th century. See also felting. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Mobil had initially tried a monoaxial TDO process with tenters in 1959, then added a proprietary MDO process involving edge pinning. About half the clothiers in Armley in 1806 had small plots, some with "only half a rood to hold tenters . |
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