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Waffle Woven Fabric offers strong research potential in the field of structural textile engineering, particularly in cellular weave development, moisture management performance, and sustainable fabric construction. It provides opportunities to explore weave geometry optimization, absorbency enhancement, air permeability control, and the role of yarn structure in creating functional textiles without heavy chemical finishing.

Sample Details:

* Object Title: Waffle Woven Fabric (Honeycomb Fabric)
* Accession Number: THB W-TWF 05/2026
* Category: Textured Woven Textile Collection
* Period: 2025
* Region: Asia / Bangladesh
* Material Composition: 100% Cotton
* Construction: Cellular / Honeycomb Weave (Plain weave derivative with float variation)
* Yarn Count (Warp × Weft): 20s × 2
EPI × PPI: Approx. 85 × 69
* GSM: Approx. 220–260 (estimated, requires lab testing)
* Width: Standard
* Dye Type: Piece Dyed (White/Natural)
* Condition Assessment: Fabric yardage

Historical Notes:
Cellular or waffle weave structures originated in early European textile traditions, particularly in linen-based household fabrics prior to the 18th century. With the technological advancements of the Industrial Revolution in England (circa 1760–1820), complex weave formations such as honeycomb became more accessible through mechanized looms. By the 19th century, waffle fabrics gained prominence in bath textiles due to their superior absorbency and quick-drying characteristics. In the mid-20th century, their application expanded into apparel, especially in thermal wear and casual garments. In the modern era, waffle woven fabrics have become increasingly relevant in sustainable textile development, utilizing organic cotton and eco-friendly finishing processes while maintaining performance through structure rather than chemical dependency.

* Source / Donor: Paramount Textile Ltd.

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Sequin Embroidery Polyester Fabric offers strong research potential in the field of decorative textile engineering, particularly in automated embellishment techniques, synthetic material performance, and surface design innovation. It provides opportunities to explore sequin attachment methods, durability enhancement, base fabric compatibility, and comfort optimization for fashion and occasion wear applications.

Sample Details:

* Object Title: Sequin Embroidery Polyester Fabric
* Accession Number: THB W-TWF 04/2026
* Category: Embellished / Decorative Textile Collection
* Period: 2026
* Region: Asia / China
* Material Composition: 100% Polyester
* Construction: Embroidery with Sequin Attachment on Base Fabric
* Yarn Count (Warp × Weft): Not applicable (base fabric requires analysis)
* GSM: Approx. 178
* Width: 130 cm
* Dye Type: Piece Dyed (Black) with Surface Embellishment
* Condition Assessment: Fabric swatch

Historical Notes:
Sequin-embellished textiles have origins in ancient civilizations, where metallic discs were hand-sewn onto garments as symbols of wealth and status. With the advancement of industrial embroidery technologies in the late 20th century, sequin application evolved into a scalable and precise manufacturing process. Polyester-based sequin embroidery fabrics represent a modern adaptation—combining durability, cost efficiency, and high visual impact. Today, such fabrics are widely used in global fashion for eveningwear, stage costumes, and trend-driven apparel, reflecting the fusion of traditional ornamentation with contemporary textile engineering.

* Source / Donor: Hullor

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Chanel-Style Sequined Tweed Fabric offers strong potential for studying fancy weave construction, multi-fiber blending, and surface embellishment techniques in modern luxury textiles. It provides insight into how traditional tweed structures have evolved into high-fashion materials through the integration of decorative elements such as sequins, specialty yarns, and mixed textures. This fabric also reflects the transition from functional heritage textiles to premium, design-driven applications in contemporary apparel.

Sample details:
* Object Title: Chanel-Style Sequined Tweed Fabric
* Accession Number: TTHB W-TWF 03/2026
* Category: Woven Collection
* Period: 2026
* Region: Asia
* Material Composition: Polyester 47.6%, Wool 39.7%, Nylon 7.9%, Other 4.8%
* Weave Construction: Fancy Weave (Tweed Structure with Decorative Yarn Integration)
* Yarn Count (warp × weft): Not specified (multi-yarn irregular construction)
* GSM: 590
* Width: 140 cm (≈55”)
* Dye Type: Likely piece-dyed with synthetic dyes (multi-tone yarn effect)
* Condition Assessment: Fabric swatch with attached sequins; good condition

Historical Notes: Inspired by early–mid 20th century European tweed fabrics, later popularized in luxury women’s fashion. The addition of sequins represents a contemporary adaptation, merging classic textile structures with modern embellishment techniques for high-end apparel.

Source / Donor: Imported sample – Shaoxing Keqiao Gaoce Textile Co., Ltd.

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Double Cloth, including Cheese Finish variants, offers rich research opportunities in historical textile evolution, weaving techniques, and surface finishing methods, highlighting both functional and aesthetic innovation. Studying these fabrics can inform sustainable production, design applications, and preservation of cultural heritage for contemporary fashion and museum collections.

Sample Details:
* Object Title : Double Cloth – Cheese Finish
* Accession Number: THB W-TWF 02/2026
* Category : Woven Collection
* Period : 2026
* Region : Asia, Bangladesh
* Material Composition : 98% Cotton 2% Spandex
* Weave Construction: Cheese – Double Cloth
* Yarn Count (warp × weft) : 96×86/(21+20+70D)x(21+20+70D)
* GSM : 268
* Width: 50/52″
* Dye Type : Synthetic – Yarn Dyed
* Condition Assessment : Fabric swatch
* Historical Notes : Double Cloth techniques originated in 14th–15th century Europe and Asia, with early examples in Italy, Flanders, China, and India, where they were used for luxurious garments, brocades, and ceremonial textiles. By the 18th–19th centuries, double cloth and cheese-finished variants became popular for fashion, children’s wear, and lightweight outerwear, valued for their reversible structure, layered texture, and delicate drape.
* Source / Donor : Paramount Textile

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The research scope of crepe fabric includes analysis of yarn twist levels, fiber composition, and finishing techniques to understand their impact on surface texture, drape performance, and dimensional stability. Further study can explore sustainable fiber integration, process optimization, and performance enhancement for contemporary apparel and technical textile applications.

Sample Details:
* Object Title : Crepe Fabric – Check
* Accession Number: THB W-TWF 01/2026
* Category : Woven Collection
* Period : 2026
* Region : Asia, Bangladesh
* Material Composition : 35% Rayon 65% Poly
* Weave Construction: Creap Weave
* Yarn Count (warp × weft) : 20/2×20/2/60×42
* GSM : 250
* Width: 57″
* Dye Type : Synthetic
* Condition Assessment : Fabric swatch
* Historical Notes : Crepe fabric emerged prominently in 19th-century Europe and Asia, particularly in silk form, where it was widely used for formal and ceremonial garments due to its elegant drape and subdued texture. Over time, with the development of high-twist yarn technology and synthetic fibers, crepe evolved into a versatile global fashion fabric, expanding into everyday apparel and modern industrial production.
* Source / Donor : Anwar Textile