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Glossary Of Fabric Terms [8]

K Kapok Kapok fibre is light, very buoyant, resilient, resistant to water, but it is very flammable. The process of harvesting and separating the fibre is labour-intensiv. It is difficult to spin, but it is used as an alternative to down as filling in mattresses, pillows, upholstery, zafus, and stuffed toys such as teddy bears, and for insulation.
Khaki A light shade of yellow-brown colour. In Western fashion, it is a standard color for smart casual dress trousers for civilians, which are also often called khakis.
Kink A twist or curl, as in a thread, rope, wire, or hair, caused by its doubling or bending upon itself.
Kinking To form, or cause to form, a kink or kinks, as a rope.
Knit Fabric A textile that results from knitting. Its properties are distinct from woven fabric in that it is more flexible and can be more readily constructed into smaller pieces, making it ideal for socks and hats. Its properties are distinct from nonwoven fabric in that it is more durable but takes more resources to create, making it suitable for multiple uses.
Knitted Made by knitting, that is by interlocking loops of one or more yarns either by hand with knitting needles or by machine.
Knitting Machine A device used to create knitted fabrics in a semi or fully automated fashion.
Koshibo A very lightweight, tightly woven sateen-weave polyester fabric with a slight sheen. Lightweight with a fluid drape, it is perfect for blouses, linings, fuller dresses or gathered skirts with a lining. Colors include black, navy, purple, grey and pink.