Complete Dictionary of Dry Goods and History of Silk, Cotton, Linen, Wool and Other Fibrous Substances

Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. Shed — The opening made in the warp for the passage of the shuttle containing the weft. Textile. — Woven, or capable of being woven; formed by weaving. Warp — The threads which are extended lengthwise in the ''loom ...