In filling …filling is a sizing, or weighting, substance added to yarn or fabric to fill in open spaces or increase weight. Read More
sericulture
In sericulture …is sometimes—in a process called weighting—treated with a finishing substance, such as metallic salts, to increase weight, add density, and improve draping quality. Read More
textile finishing
In textile: Weighting Weighting, in the processing of silk, involves the application of metallic salts to add body and weight. The process is not permanent but can be repeated. Read More
