Noil easily dyed, and can also be made waterproof, by using a polyurethane coating. This also increases their usage in furnishings industry. Silk noil hails from China, from where it was exported to Europe in the middle ages, especially to Italy. It was used to create silk blends, through the first half of the 14th century. However, over the time the use decreased. With an increase in demand and variety of alternatives and low-cost substitutes, Noil has re-surfaced – experiencing a sort of revival. In India, noil is used to make sarees, materials and furnishings. Noil Noil is the short fiber
Fabric Row (Philadelphia) major renovations with many services offered by the organization that manages the South Street Headhouse District. As generations get older and with the lack of succession, many businesses in Fabric Row ceased operations. For example, Marmelstein's had been in business for 96 years before its closure. There are preservation efforts to retain the "fabric industry" culture on Fabric Row even though the textile market in Fabric Row still remains strong to this day. However, many businesses face uncertainty when the older generations pass and the younger generations leave. Fabric Row (Philadelphia) Fabric Row ("Der Ferder" in Yiddish) is a historic