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Important: Tex doesn't answer questions any more, but we are leaving the old questions here in case you still find them useful.

Tips on finding answers for yourself
Try using Google or Teoma - type in a few words to do with your question. For example, if you need to find out about the uses of cotton - don't just search for cotton. Imagine what the answer to your question might begin with and search for that - try cotton is used for or people use cotton. That way you will find more useful pages more quickly. The sites at About.com are a good place to look for information too - they collect lots of links together and have their own useful articles too - needlepoint.about.com, quilting.about.com, sewing.about.com, knitting.about.com. Even when you can't find exactly what you are searching for, you will often discover some interesting sites as you go along, so add them to your Favorites and you will start to grow your own link collection to help you with research. And if you can't find it on the web - don't forget your local library... Happy hunting!

Questions

• Who invented the power loom?
• Who invented the treadle loom and where/when?
• I would like to know about printing, and how to print on fabric.
• How can I research the influences, styles, fabrics and embellishments used in bag design from the 1800s to the present day, and techniques of applying surface design onto fabrics that would be suitable for bag design?
• I would like to learn how to knit, can you help?
• Where can I find information on slashings, the Tudor technique of costume decoration?
• I am researching into the effects of environmental legislation and concerns on the UK fashion print industry.
• When and where was the first Jacquard loom used in the U.S.?
• Who invented polyester?
• I want to know the difference between Rayon and Viscose and how to classify them by visual check or burning test.

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