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Indigo
A natural blue vat dye extracted from plants. Currently most indigo dyes are synthetic and used frequently to color denim.

 

 

Ingrain
A dyeing process used to describe yarn that is dyed in two or more shades prior to knitting or weaving to create a blended color effect.

 

 

Intarsia
A colored design knitted on both sides of a fabric.

 

 

Interlining
A padding or stiffening fabric used in garments to give shape retention.






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