Fabric Glossary: Terms Starting with X

Xanthating

A chemical process involving the formation of xanthates, which are salts or esters of xanthic acid. The process of xanthating is essential in the manufacture of viscose rayon.

X-Shaped Stiches

Commonly known as cross stitches, are a fundamental embroidery technique where two diagonal stitches cross over each other to form an "X" shape on the fabric. This stitch is the basic building block of cross-stitch embroidery.