Z twist
| Twist is described as S or Z according to which of these letters has its centre inclined in the same direction as the surface elements of a given twisted yam, when the yam is viewed vertically |
Zephyr
| A fine fabric of plain weave used for dresses, blouses, and shirtings and made in various qualities. A typical zephyr has coloured stripes on a white ground and exhibits a cord effect made by the introduction of coarse threads at intervals. |
Zephyr
| Any of various soft, light fabrics, yarns, or garments. |
Zero twist yarn
| A continuous-filament single yarn in which there is no twist.A multi-fold yarn in which there is no folding twist.Some fibrous yarns are described as twistless, since the fibres may be held together by adhesive temporarily e.g., until incorporated in fabrics. Varieties of core-spun yarn and scaffolding yarn have appeared with this description after solvent-removal of one component. Zero-twist continuous-filament yarns usually become partially twisted by over-end withdrawal,note Zero-twist continuous-filament yarns usually become partially twisted by over-end withdrawal, Zero-twist continuous-filament yarns usually become partially twisted by over-end withdrawal |
Zibeline
| A heavy coating fabric with a long shaggy nap laid in a single direction. It is usually made of woollen yarns in strong colours. |
Zig zag machine
| A sewing machine with a needle bar which swings laterally during sewing to produce a zig-zag formation of stitches. |
Zip
| A fastening device operating by means of two parallel rows of metal or plastic teeth on either side of a closure that are interlocked by a sliding tab. The teeth are carried in two zip fastener tapes that run the length of the zip and which are usually stitched into apparel and other textile products. |
Zip fastener tape
| A narrow fabric which has a high lateral strength, and may be woven or knitted, being so constructed as to provide at one selvedge, for the suitable embodiment of the fastener elements (see zip). |
Ziptape
| A narrow fabric which has a high lateral strength, and may be woven or knitted, being so constructed as to provide at one selvedge, for the suitable embodiment of the fastener elements (see zip). |
