Bias (textile): definition, properties, history and uses Bias (textile) In woven textiles the bias is the 45° direction between warp and weft. Cutting on the bias gives stretch and drape used in garments, tailoring and historical clothing construction.
Byssus: mollusc attachment threads and the rare textile 'sea‑silk' Byssus Byssus refers to the bundle of silky filaments some bivalves use to anchor themselves and to the rare textile known as sea‑silk, historically prized and now rare and protected.
Clothing: purpose, materials, cultural meaning and history Clothing Overview of clothing: its functions, common materials and garments, historical development, cultural roles, production methods and modern sustainability concerns.
