Glossary of Fabric Terms - Fabric - Store A manufactured fiber, its major properties include a soft, wool-like hand, machine washable and dryable and excellent color retention. Alpaca A natural hair fiber obtained from the Alpaca sheep, a domesticated member of the llama family. Angora The hair of the Angora goat. Also known as Angora mohair. Angora may also apply to the fur of the Angora rabbit. Antique Satin A reversible satin-weave fabric with satin floats on the technical face and surface slubs on the technical back created by using slub-filling yarns. It is usually used with the technical back as the right side for drapery fabrics and often made of a blend of fibers. Batik A method of dyeing fabric where some areas are covered with wax or pastes made of glues or starches to make designs by keeping dyes from penetrating in pattern areas. Multicolored and blended effects are obtained by repeating the dyeing process several times, with the initial pattern of wax boiled off and another design applied before dyeing again in a new color. A lightweight, plain weave fabric, semi-sheer and usually made of cotton or cotton blends.

Appropriate for heirloom sewing, baby clothes and lingerie. Bedford Cord A cord cotton-like fabric with raised ridges in the lengthwise direction. Since the fabric has a high strength and a high durability, it is often used for upholstery and work clothes. A fabric with a crosswise rib made from textile fibers (as rayon, nylon, cotton, or wool) often in combination. Boiled Wool Felted knitted wool, it offers the flexibility of a knit with great warmth. Create your own by washing double the needed amount of 100% wool jersey in hot water and drying in a hot dryer. Expect 50% shrinkage. Appropriate for jackets, vests and stuffed animals. Blackout A type of fabric that is commonly used for drapery, this fabric has the distinctive quality of blocking light, and comes in two forms: 2-pass and 3-pass. Two-pass has two “passes” of foam on a fabric, which means the black layer of foam will be visible. 3-pass has two layers of white and one layer of black foam. Three-pass can also be used as an upholstery fabric, as the black layer is not visible. Blackout fabrics can also be insulating and noise-dampening.

Buckram A very stiff cotton fabric that is been soaked in a substance to fill in the gaps between the fibers. The fiber is usually cotton and is finished with starch and resin. Buckram fabric is most commonly used as the supporting material inside of baseball caps. It is also used in lady's hats, costumes, belts, and handbags. A loosely constructed, heavy weight, plain weave fabric. It has a rough hand. Appropriate for draperies and decorative items. Burn-out Velvet Created from two different fibers, the velvet is removed with chemicals in a pattern leaving the backing fabric intact. Appropriate for more unconstructed and loosely fit garments. Chenille The French word for caterpillar, this soft fabric is created by placing short pieces of yarns between core yarns and twisting the yarn together to make a fabric. This fabric is commonly used for baby items and in home décor fabrics. Chantilly lace This lace has a net background, and the pattern is created by embroidering with thread and ribbon to create floral designs. The pattern has areas of design that are very dense, and the pattern is often outlined with heavier cords or threads.

Charm Quilt A quilt made of many, many small patches (traditionally 2" or so) where each piece is a different fabric. The pattern is usually a one-patch design and often involves swaps and trades with friends to gather many fabrics. Charmuese A luxurious, supple silky fabric with a shiny satin face and a dull back. Generally either silk, rayon ,or polyester. Suitable for blouses, fuller pants and lingerie. Cotton a white vegetable fiber grown in warmer climates in many parts of the world, has been used to produce many types of fabric for hundreds of years. Cotton fabric feels good against the skin regardless of the temperature or the humidity and is therefore in great demand by the consumer. Used to describe all kinds of fabrics--wool, cotton, silk, rayon, synthetics and blends-that have a crinkle, crimped or grained surface. Crepe Charmeuse A smooth, soft luster fabric of grenadine silk warp and filling, with latter given crepe twist. It has the body and drape of satin and is used for dresses and eveningwear. Crepe de Chine Silk crepe de chine has a slightly crinkly surface create with highly twisted fibers.

It comes in three weights: 2 ply, appropriate for blouses and lingerie; 3 ply, appropriate for dresses, fuller pants and dresses; and 4 ply, most luxurious and best for trousers and jackets. Crepe-back Satin A satin fabric in which highly twisted yarns are used in the filling direction. The floating yarns are made with low twist and may be of either high or low luster. If the crepe effect is the right side of the fabric, the fabric is called satin-back crepe. Crewel A true crewel fabric is embroidered with crewel yarn (a loosely twisted, two-ply wool) on a plain weave fabric. Traditional crewel fabrics are hand-woven and embroidered in India. The design motif for crewel work is typically outlines of flowers, vines, and leaves, in one or many colors. Modern weaving technology and inventive designers create traditional "crewel" looks with weave effects alone, without the use of embroidery. Crocheted Denim A twill weave cotton fabric made with different colored yarns in the warp and the weft. Due to the twill construction, one color predominates on the fabric surface. Suitable for pants, jackets and skirts.

Pre-wash and dry 100% cotton denim at least twice to eliminate shrinkage and color bleeding. Dimity A lightweight and sheer cotton fabric that features a raised texture. Usually seen in light colors, but occasionally printed as well. Dimity fabric is commonly used in window treatments, draperies, and heirloom projects. A decorative weave, characterized by small figures, usually geometric, that are woven into the fabric structure. Doeskin Generally applied to fabric with a low nap that is brushed in one direction to create a soft suede-like hand on the fabric front. Great for tops, pants and fuller skirts. A lightweight, sheer cotton or cotton blend fabric with a small dot flock-like pattern either printed on the surface of the fabric, or woven into the fabric. End-uses for this fabric include blouses, dresses, baby clothes, and curtains. Double Cloth A fabric construction, in which two fabrics are woven on the loom at the same time, one on top of the other. In the weaving process, the two layers of woven fabric are held together using binder threads. The woven patterns in each layer of fabric can be similar or completely different. A weft knit fabric in which two layers of loops are formed that cannot be separated.

A double knit machine, which has two complete sets of needles, is required for this construction. Double Rub Double rubs measure a fabric’s abrasion resistance, determined by the Wyzenbeek test. Each “rub” is one back and forth pass over a stretched piece of fabric by a mechanical arm. The test is run until the fabric shows noticeable wear. Consider the double rub count when purchasing upholstery fabric for a high-traffic area in your home. Drill Strong, medium- to heavyweight, warp-faced, twill-weave fabric. It is usually a 2/1 left-handed twill and piece dyed. A sheer, open-weave fabric usually cotton or silk. It is suitable for blouses, dresses and curtains. Georgette A drapey woven fabric created from highly twisted yarns creating a pebbly texture. It is semi-sheer and suitable for blouses, full pants and flowing dresses. A medium weight, plain weave fabric with a plaid or check pattern. End-uses include dresses, shirts, and curtains. Gossamer Very soft, gauzelike veiling originally of silk. Grois Point A fabric which features large points of yarn on the surface of the fabric.

Grosgrain A tightly woven, firm, warp-faced fabric with heavy, round filling ribs created by a high-warp count and coarse filling yarns. Grosgrain can be woven as a narrow-ribbon or a fullwidth fabric. A fabric, usually handwoven which has been tie-dyed in the yarns prior to weaving. The pattern can range from simple little dots to intricate double ikats. Interlining An insulation, padding, or stiffening fabric, either sewn to the wrong side of the lining or the inner side of the outer shell fabric. The interlining is used primarily to provide warmth in coats, jackets, and outerwear. Also known as T-shirt knit. It usually has stretch across the grain. Great for tops, skirts and lightweight pants. Irish Poplin There are two types of Irish poplin: (1) Originally a fabric constructed with silk warp and wool filling in plain weave with fine rib. (2) Fine linen or cotton shirting also made in Ireland. Sometimes used for neckwear. Knit Fabric Fabrics made from only one set of yarns, all running in the same direction.

Some knits have their yarns running along the length of the fabric, while others have their yarns running across the width of the fabric. Knit fabrics are held together by looping the yarns around each other. Knitting creates ridges in the resulting fabric. Wales are the ridges that run lengthwise in the fabric; courses run crosswise. Knit-de-knit A type of yarn texturizing in which a crimped yarn is made by knitting the yarn into a fabric, and then heat-setting the fabric. The yarn is then unraveled from the fabric and used in this permanently crinkled form. Napped Napped fabric has a surface texture with an added visual appeal, and is frequently featured in flannel, corduroy, velvet, and satin. The napped texture creates soft, heavy, and warm qualities, making it perfect for shirting, sleepwear, and baby blankets. Double napped fabrics are brushed on both sides, while single-napped is only brushed on one side. When sewing with fabrics with a distinct nap, be sure to allow for extra fabric, and lay all of your pattern pieces going in the same direction.

Refers to any open-construction fabric whether it is created by weaving, knitting, knotting, or another method. Noil Noil is a short fiber that is left over when combing longer fibers during textile production. Silk noil fabric is created from taking the leftover noils from spinning silk to create an overall raw silk fabric that features a gentle drape, slightly nubby, uneven texture, and dull surface. Noil fabric is perfect for creating loose-fitting jackets, skirts, dresses, and home décor accents. Ottoman A heavy, plain weave fabric with wide, flat crosswise ribs that are larger and higher than in faille. It sometimes comes with alternating narrow and wide ribs. When made of narrow ribs only, it is called soleil. Warp may be silk or manmade fiber; filling may be cotton, silk, wool, or manmade fiber. Used for dress coats, suits, and trimmings. Outdoor Outdoor fabric is used to recover cushions, pillows, create awnings, and more for spaces exposed to nature’s elements like the sun and rain. Created with polyester or acrylic fibers, outdoor fabric is durable, soil and stain resistant, and can be cleaned by wiping with a damp rag.

Panel A panel is a cotton print that can be used for anything from quilt projects to aprons, doll clothes, or soft books. Most commonly used in quilting, panels feature a large design that is often featured in the center of a quilt, making it perfect for themed projects. Some panels also feature instructions and cut-outs for projects like an apron or book. Panné Satin Lightweight silk or manmade fiber satin fabric with very high luster achieved with aid of heavy roll pressure. Crushes easily. Used for eveningwear. Panné Velvet A lustrous, lightweight velvet fabric, in which the pile has been flattened in one direction. Has good stretch across the grain. Appropriate for tops and dresses. A soft fabric with a brushed texture similar to the skin of a peach on one side, with a good amount of drape. Peachskin is often used to create blouses, skirts, and dresses with a lining. Peau de Soie A heavy twill weave drapeable satin fabric, made of silk or a manufactured fiber, and used for bridal gowns and eveningwear.

Pima Cotton A type of cotton plant developed in the Southwestern USA from a cross between Egyptian and Uplands cotton which is longer in fiber length and more lustrous than most American cottons. It is used to weave some of the popular quilting fabrics which have a silk-like hand. Plissé A lightweight, plain weave, fabric, made from cotton, rayon, or acetate, and characterized by a puckered striped effect, usually in the warp direction. The crinkled effect is created through the application of a caustic soda solution, which shrinks the fabric in the areas of the fabric where it is applied. Plissé is similar in appearance to seersucker. End-uses include dresses, shirtings, pajamas, and bedspreads. Plush A compactly woven fabric with warp pile higher than that of velvet. Made of cotton, wool, silk, or manmade fiber, often woven as double face fabric and then sheared apart. Higher pile gives bristly texture. Usually piece-dyed but may be printed. Used for coats, upholstery. Pointelle Unclipped, looped pile, 100% cotton terry cloth is highly absorbent.

French Terry has a looped reverse and a knit-like face. Ticking A variety of fabrics are known as "ticking." The main weave is a closely-woven, thick yarn twill. Spaced, colored, and natural or white yarns repeated in the warp, and all natural or white in the filling, forming a stripe. Several color combinations used, as blue and white, brown and white, red and white. Heavy warp-face sateens as well as heavy sheetings are printed and sold as ticking. Jacquard damask ticking woven in damask effects also sold for this purpose as well as other fabrics, such as drills. Toile A type of decorating pattern consisting of a white or off-white background on which a repeated pattern depicting a fairly complex scene, generally of a pastoral theme such as (for example) a couple having a picnic by a lake. The pattern portion consists of a single colour, most often black, dark red, or blue. Greens and magenta toile patterns are less common but not unheard of. Wool is naturally stain and wrinkle resistant. It can absorb up to 40% of it’s weight in moisture without feeling damp.

Wool comes in many forms including crepe, challis, gabardine, merino, melton, jersey and worsted wool suitings. Wool Crepe A lightweight worsted fabric with a more or less crinkly appearance, obtained by using warp yarns that are tightly twisted in alternate directions. The term is often applied to lightweight worsted fabrics for women's wear that have little or no crepe surface. Woven Fabric Fabrics composed of two sets of yarns. One set of yarns, the warp, runs along the length of the fabric. The other set of yarns, the fill or weft, is perpendicular to the warp. Woven fabrics are held together by weaving the warp and the fill yarns over and under each other. Glossary of Wool Fabric and Weaves | Fabrics.net Fabrics.net Glossary of Wool Fabric and Weaves Wool Fabric types Beaver cloth is a heavy woolen overcoating, napped and pressed down to resemble beaver fur. Botany/Merino wool is a fine wool fabric made from worsted wool yarn. Broadcloth is an all woolen or worsted fabric with a velvety feel.

Challis, a light weight soft wool fabric in plain weave, has a printed or woven design or flowers. Cheviot, usually Scotch wool is a soft, fine wool that is heavier than serge. Chinchilla cloth is a heavy, spongy woolen overcoat fabric with a long nap that has been rubbed into a curly, nubby finish. Donegal was originally a thick and warm homespun or tweed woven by Irish peasants in Donegal, Ireland. Donegal now describes the wool tweed that has colorful thick slubs woven into the fabric. Felt fabric is a compact sheet of entangled, not woven wool or fur fibers. The felt is produced by processing a mat of fibers with moisture, heat, and pressure. Flannel wool is a soft, lightweight fabric with a nap on one or both sides. Gabardine is a tightly woven wool twill with a high sheen. This fabric is excellent for tailoring and wears well. Glen checks are usually seen in menswear and originated in Scotland. It is characterized by a variety of small, even check designs. Harris tweed is a hand woven fabric from Scotland with a soft feel.

Heather Mixture describes tweeds and homespun’s that have colors of heather and sand of the Scottish heather fields. Herringbone wool is woven in a twill that is reversed at regular spacing, creating a sawtooth line. Homespun is a loose, strong, durable woolen woven either by hand or machine with a coarse feel. Houndstooth check has a four pointed star check in a broken twill weave. Jersey is a knit fabric that is usually knit in fine wool but can also be found in silk, and man-made fibers. Laine is French for “wool”. Lambsdown is a heavy knit fabric that has a spongy fleeced nap on one side. Linsey-woolsey is a coarse fabric first made in Lindsey, England, of wool combined with flax or cotton. Loden fabric is a thick, soft, waterproof, windproof, wool used in outerwear that has a characteristic green color. Mackinaw fabric is a heavy double fabric in striking colored patterns. Melton, a heavy, thick, short napped woven fabric that has been fulled. Merino wool is soft and luxurious, resembling cashmere.

This term is also used to describe the finest wools. Oatmeal Cloth is a durable, soft wool with a pebbled face. Panama Cloth, a plain woven worsted wool, sometimes resembling the texture of Panama hat. Petersham, a very thick, waterproof woolen coating, usually dark blue, is used for men’s trousers or heavy coats. Pilot Cloth is a coarse, heavy, stout twilled woolen that is heavily napped and navy blue. Used by seamen. Poodle Cloth is made with a boucle yarn and resembles the Poodle dog. Rabbit Hair is used in woven wool’s as a substitute for vicuna to give a soft effect in the fabric. Sharkskin is woven with warp and filling yarns of alternating white with black, brown or blue. Tartan is a twilled plaid design, originally Scottish. Tweed is a rough textured wool, originally homespun and slightly felted. This fabric is sturdy with a mottled color. Word List: Definitions and Descriptions of Fabric and Cloth Tweets by @schrisomalis Fabric and Cloth This is a rather odd category, listing 269 names of kinds of fabric and cloth.

There is an enormous variety in fabrics, with many different national, historical and regional varieties. It is interesting to note, however, that almost all of the types of fabric listed below are variants or blends of just five basic fabric types (silk, cotton, linen, wool and worsted). Many of the terms are foreign in origin; English orthography has been adopted where it exists. PLEASE NOTE: I am not a fabric dealer. I do not know where to find weird fabrics, nor am I qualified to comment on the qualities or uses of any type of fabric, except from the definitions listed in the dictionaries from which this list was compiled. If you ask me to recommend a fabric for your wedding dress, well, I've always thought that burlap gets a bum rap .... Word Wool Fabric - Save up to 50% Wool Fabric Wool for Apparel Types of Wool Yarn Woolen Yarn is spun from fibers 1"-3" long, with ends that stick out producing a fuzzy yarn. Fabric made from these fibers tend to be thicker and softer. Woolen fabric is often worn in cooler temperatures. Worsted Wool Yarn is spun from combed parallel fibers 3"- 6" long producing a smooth yarn.

Worsted wool fabric tends to be uniform and firm. Worsted wool fabric is usually lighter in weight and can often be worn year-round. Types of Wool Fabric Challis wool fabric is usually made from worsted yarn and is very soft and lightweight. It is often printed with floral or paisley patterns. Flannel wool fabrics are woven from either woolen or worsted yarns. They are usually identified by their fuzzy surface and are often used for shirts, pants, skirts, and jackets. Gabardine is firmly woven from worsted yarn with a tight twill weave. It is easily identified by the diagonal parallel ribs on the face of the fabric. Herringbone is woven from either woolen or worsted yarns. It has a pronounced zigzag twill pattern on the fabric surface. Houndstooth Check has a four pointed star check in a broken twill weave. Jersey is a lightweight wool fabric with distinct knit stitches on one side and rounded purl stitches on the other. Merino Wool fabric is made from the fleece of the Merino sheep. It is extremely soft and fine with "whiteness" that dyes into clear pure color.

Merino wool fabric is some of the best quality produced and is said to resemble cashmere. Tartan wool fabrics have a twilled plaid design and originate from Scotland. Tartans are used to identify Scottish families and clans and are made into kilts, scarves, sashes, ties and more. Tweed is known for the little nubs of color that are found throughout the fabric. Tweeds are often multi-colored and used in sportswear. Wool Jacquard is made from worsted yarns and has a complex woven pattern. Both sides of jacquard wool fabric can be used in constructing clothes or decorator items. Designer Fabric • Rug Hooking Wool • Wool Coatings • Wool Fabrics • Wool Flannel Worsted • Wool Gabardine Wool Blends • Wool Designer Fabric • Wool Herrringbones • Wool Plaid Fabric • Wool Tweed • Worsted Wool Yarn Glossary of Fabric & Textile Terms - Duralee Duralee Back to Top Absorbency - The ability of a fabric to take in moisture.

Acetate - A manufactured fiber formed by compound of cellulose, refined from cotton linters and/or wood pulp, and acedic acid that has been extruded through a spinneret and then hardened. Acrylic - A manufactured fiber; its major properties include a soft, wool like hand, machine washable and dryable and excellent color retention. Alpaca - A natural hair fiber obtained from the Alpaca sheep, a domesticated member of the llama family. Angora - The hair of the Angora goat. Also known as Angora mohair. Angora may also apply to the fur of the Angora rabbit. Antique Satin - A reversible satin-weave fabric with satin floats on the technical face and surface slubs on the technical back created by using slub filling yarns. It is usually used with the technical back as the right side for drapery fabrics and often made of a blend of fibers. Argyle - A pattern designed with different color diamond shapes knit into a fabric. Aubusson - Fine, hand woven tapestry used for wall hangings or carpets. B Back to Top Bamboo Fabric - Bamboo fabric is a natural textile made from the pulp of the bamboo grass.

Bamboo fabric has been growing in popularity because it has many unique properties and is more sustainable than most textile fibers. Bamboo fabric is light and strong, has excellent wicking properties, and is to some extent antibacterial. Bark Cloth - A textured woven, usually printed cotton fabric that was popular in the 30’s40’s and 50’s as an interior fabric. The prints were often large vines, leaves and florals. Basket Weave - Plain weave where two or more warp yarns interlace with the same balance of filler yarns so that the fabric surface resembles a basket. Batik - A method of dyeing fabric where some areas are covered with wax or pastes made of glues or starches to make designs by keeping dyes from penetrating in pattern areas. Multicolored and blended effects are obtained by repeating the dying process several times, with the initial pattern of wax boiled off and another design applied before dyeing again in a new color. Batiste - A lightweight, plain weave fabric, semi sheer and usually made of cotton or cotton blends. Bedford Cord - A cord cottonlike fabric with raised ridges in the lengthwise direction.

Since the fabric has a high strength and a high durability, it is often used for upholstery and work clothes. Bengaline - A fabric with a crosswise rib made from textile fibers (as rayon, nylon, cotton, or wool) often in combination. Bleeding - A printing imperfection where the dyestuff runs from the screen of one area onto the motif of another. Block Printing - A hand printing process where the motifs have been carved on wooden blocks. The dye is applied to the fabric from these blocks in a procedure similar to the rubber stamp technique. Blotch - A screen used in printing that fills in the ground (or white) remaining after the full design has been printed. This becomes the fabric's background color. Boiled Wool - Felted knitted wool, it offers the flexibility of a knit with great warmth. Border - A border is a gimp, but wider. This trim is sometimes woven in plain patterns, such as stripes or chevrons. Boucle - A knit or woven fabric with small curls or loops that create a nubby surface. The fabric has a looped, knotted surface.

Broadcloth - A plain weave tightly woven fabric that is usually made from 100% cotton or a cotton blend. Brocade - A heavy jacquard type fabric with an all over raised pattern or floral design. Brocatelle - A heavy fabric similar in appearance to a damask. The filler yarns (often linen) give it an embossed look. Brush Fringe - A brush fringe is a cut fringe that has a flat skirt made of thin yarns. Buckpress - Transfer machine used to produce small samples strictly used for the heat transfer process. Buffalo Plaid - A plaid with large blocks formed by the intersection of two different colored yarns. Can be found in multipurpose or upholstery weight fabrics. Bullion Fringe - Bullion Fringe is made of cords, rather than yarns. The heading can be plain or decorative. Burlap - A loosely constructed, heavy weight, plain weave fabric. It has a rough hand. Burn Out or Etched Printing - The application of an acid solution to dissolve an opaque fiber from a translucent sheer of blended yarns. After this process, the desired motifs appear in silhouette on the surface of the fabric.

Burn Out Velvet - Created from two different fibers, the velvet is removed with chemicals in a pattern leaving the backing fabric intact. C Back to Top C.O.M. - Customer’s Own Material. CAD Strike Off - Also referred to as a paper strike off. Generated in the Design Studio using in house equipment. Calendering - The procedure of pressing fabric between heated and rotating cylinders to give a smooth glossy surface. Calico - A lightly woven cotton type fabric with an all over print, usually a small floral pattern on a contrasting background color. Cambric - A fine thin white linen fabric. Camel's Hair - A natural fiber obtained from the underhair of the camel. It is relatively close to cashmere. Very soft hand. Canvas - A strong, durable, closely woven cotton fabric. Casement Cloth - A light weight textile made in a combination of fibers usually dyed in light neutral colors. Cashmere - A natural fiber obtained from the soft fleecy undergrowth of the Kashmir goat. A luxury fiber with a very soft hand. Challis - A lightweight, soft plain weave fabric with a slightly brushed surface. The fabric is often printed, usually in a floral pattern.

Challis is most often seen in fabrics made of cotton, wool, or rayon. Chambray - A plain woven fabric that can be made from cotton, silk, or manufactured fibers, but is most commonly cotton. It incorporates a colored warp (often blue) and white filling yarns. Chantilly Lace - This lace has a net background, and the pattern is created by embroidering with thread and ribbon to create floral designs. The pattern has areas of design that are very dense, and the pattern if often outlined with heavier cords or threads. Charm Quilt - A quilt made of many, many small patches (traditionally 2” or so) where each piece is a different fabric. The pattern is usually a one patch design and often involves swaps and trades with friends to gather many fabrics. Charmuese - A luxurious, supple silky fabric with a shiny satin face and a dull back. Generally either silk, rayon, or polyester. Check - A pattern consisting of crossed horizontal and vertical bands in two or more colors in a woven cloth, can be found in upholstery, multipurpose or drapery weight fabrics. Cheesecloth - A lightweight, sheer, plainwoven fabric with a very soft texture.

It may be natural colored, bleached, or dyed. Chenille - A fuzzy yarn whose pile resembles a caterpillar. Used mainly for decorative fabrics, embroidery, tassels and rugs. Sometimes used broadly to define a fabric woven from chenille yarns. Chevron - Very similar to a flame stitch, but found mostly in multi-purpose weight prints. The chevron is not an embroidered flame stitch, but is composed of zigzag lines that are printed onto the fabric. Can be found in an array of colors and printed on different fabric grounds, ranging from cotton, linen, rayon and polyester. Chiffon - Lightweight, extremely sheer and airy fabric, containing highly twisted fibers. Chinoiserie - A Chinese decorative style that was extremely popular in France and exemplified by its vogue in England especially during the reign of Queen Anne. Chintz - A plainweave fabric, which has been glazed to produce a polished look. Fabric must be dry cleaned as the glazing will wash off the machine laundering. Chite - Painted linens that originated in Chitta (India) in the 17th century.

Color Flag - A series of small swatches attached to a large full patterned sample which illustrates the complete color line or colorways. Color Line - The range of available colors of a solid or printed fabric. Contemporary - An upholstery, multipurpose or drapery weight fabric that has a modern look to the design and pattern. Often characterized by geometric or abstract shapes and designs. Can come in a magnitude of different color ways. Contract - Heavy duty wearing material, made to certain specifications, for example, particular flammability codes or abrasion resistance. The end use is normally hospitality or public places. For contract use, a fabric must meet a minimum abrasion resistance of 30, 000 double rubs. Cord - Cords consist of plied yarns (plies) that have been twisted together. Cords are frequently used in place of fabric welting. Corduroy - A cloth made with cut pile ribs (or wales) running the length or width of the fabric. The ribs are produced by wefts yarns that are carried over the fabric face and then cut.

Cotton - A white vegetable fiber grown in warmer climates in many parts of the world, has been used to produce many types of fabric for hundreds of years. Cotton fabric feels good against the skin regardless of the temperature or the humidity. Crepe - Used to describe all kinds of fabrics; wool, cotton, silk, rayon, synthetics and blends that have a crinkle, crimped or grained surface. Crepe Charmeuse - A smooth, soft luster fabric of grenadine silk warp and filling, with latter given crepe twist. It has the body and drape of satin. Crepe de Chine - Silk crepe de Chine has a slightly crinkly surface created with highly twisted fibers. Crepe-back Satin - A satin fabric in which highly twisted yarns are used in the filling direction. The floating yarns are made with low twists and may be either high or low luster. If the crepe effect is the right side of the fabric, the fabric is called satin back crepe. Crewel - A true crewel fabric is embroidered with crewel yam loosely twisted, two-ply wool on a plain weave fabric. Traditional crewel fabrics are hand woven and embroidered in India.

The design motif for crewel work is typically outlines of flowers, vines, and leaves, in one or many colors. Modern weaving technology and inventive designers create traditional “crewel” looks with weave effects alone, without the use of embroidery. Crocheted - Loose, open knit made by looping thread with a hooked needle. D Back to Top Denim - A twill weave cotton fabric made with different colored yarns in the warp and the weft. Due to the twill construction, one color predominates on the fabric surface. Digital Strike Off - A method to produce a computer generated fabric strike off of a new design without cutting screens. Direct Dyes - A category of dyes that are used on cellulosics and need no fixatives to secure them to the fabric. Dobby - A decorative weave, characterized by small figures, usually geometric, that are woven into the fabric structure. Dobby Loom - A type of loom on which small geometric figures can be woven in as a regular pattern. Originally this type of loom needed a “dobby boy” who sat on the top of the loom and drew up warp threads to form a pattern. Now the weaving is done entirely by machine.

This loom differs from a plain loom in that it may have up to thirty two harnesses and pattern chain. This is an expensive form of weaving. Document - A term used to describe fabric reproductions of original textile and wallpaper patterns. These reproductions may be exact replicas, or adaptations incorporating current colors, proportions, or textures. Doeskin - Generally applied to fabric with a low nap that is brushed in one direction to create a soft suede like hand on the fabric front. Dotted Swiss - A lightweight, sheer cotton or cotton blend fabric with a small dot flock like pattern either printed on the surface of the fabric, or woven into the fabric. Double Cloth - A fabric construction, in which two fabrics are woven on the loom at the same time, one on top of the other. In the weaving process, the two layers of woven fabric are held together using binder threads. The woven patterns in each layer of fabric can be similar or completely different. Double Knit - A weft knit fabric in which two layers of loops are formed that cannot be separated. A double knit machine, which has two complete sets of needles, is required for this construction. Drill - Strong, medium to heavyweight, warp faced, twill weave fabric.

Duck - A tightly woven, heavy, plain weave, bottom weight fabric with a hard, durable finish. The fabric is usually made of cotton. Dupioni Silk - A crisp fabric with irregular slubs. Duragard - Soil and stain repellent treatment. A chemical finish is applied on the surface of the fabric and create an invisible protection which prevents liquid or stain to penetrate the fiber which makes it much easier to remove the soil and stain. E Back to Top Elasticity - The ability of a fiber to return to its original length, shape, or size immediately after the removal of stress. Embossing - A calendering process in which fabrics are engraved with the use of heated rollers under pressure to produce a raised design on the fabric surface. Embroidery - An embellishment of a fabric or garment in which colored threads are sewn on to the fabric to create a design. Embroidery may be done either by hand or machine. Eyelet - Fabric with patterned cutouts, around which stitching or embroidery may be applied in order to prevent the fabric from raveling. F Faille - A glossy, soft, finely ribbed, silk like woven fabric made from cotton, silk, or manufactured fibers.

Faux Fur - Artificial fur made from synthetic material. Felt - A nonwoven fabric made from wool, hair, or fur, and sometimes in combination with certain manufactured fibers, where the fibers are locked together in a process utilizing heat, moisture, and pressure to form a compact material. Flannel - Usually a 100% cotton fabric that has been brushed on one or both sides for softness. Flax - The plant from which cellulosic linen fiber is obtained. Fleece - Synthetic knit fabric that stretches across the grain. Foil - A thin piece of material put under another material to add color or brilliance. Foulard - A lightweight twillweave fabric, made from filament yarns like silk, acetate, polyester, with a small all over print pattern on a solid background. Frieze - A strong, durable, heavy warp yarn pile fabric. The pile is made by the over wire method to create a closed loop pile. G Gabardine - A worsted twill weave that is wrinkle resistant. Gauze - A sheer, open weave fabric usually cotton or silk. Georgette - A drapery woven fabric created from highly twisted yarns creating a pebbly texture.

Gimp - Gimps are flat, narrow, woven textiles made in many styles. One or both edges of a gimp can plain or cut or have scalloped loops. Gingham - A medium weight, plain weave fabric with a plaid or check pattern. Gossamer - Very soft, gauze like veiling originally of silk. Gravure Cylinder - A method of printing paper through the use of an engraved copper plate. Grois Point - A fabric which features large points of yarn on the surface of the fabric. Grosgrain - A tightly woven, firm, warp faced fabric with heavy, round filling ribs created by a high warp count and coarse filling yarns. Grosgrain can be woven as a narrow ribbon or a full width fabric. H Back to Top Habutai - A soft, lightweight silk fabric, is heavier than China silk. Hand - Literally, the feel of the goods in the hand, a qualitive term used to describe the tactile properties of a fabric. Heather - A yarn that is spun using predyed fibers. These fibers are blended together to give a particular look. The term, heather, may also be used to describe the fabric made from heathered yarns.

Herringbone - A variation on the twill weave construction in which the twill is reversed, or broken, at regular intervals, producing a zig zag effect. Homespun - Refers to a coarse, plain weave fabric with a hand woven look. Houndstooth Check - A variation on the twill weaves construction in which a broken check effect is produced by a variation in the pattern of interlacing yams, utilizing at least two different colored yams. I Back to Top Ikat - A method of printing woven fabric by tie dying warp yarns, the weft yarns or both before weaving. The Ikat pattern resembles a tribal pattern and is usually very bright and bold. Can be found in multi purpose or upholstery weight fabrics. Imberline - An effect produced by laying a variety of colors in the warp which reveals a stripe running through the overall design of the fabric. Interlining - An insulation, padding, or stiffening fabric, either sewn to the wrong side of the lining or the inner side of the outer shell fabric. Interlock Knit - Also known as Tshirt knit. It usually has stretch across the grain.

Iridescent - A color effect created by weaving warp ends of one color and a weft of another color. The taffeta weave creates the best iridescent effects. Irish Poplin - There are two types of Irish poplin: (1) Originally a fabric constructed with silk warp and wool filling in plain weave with fine rib. (2) Fine linen or cotton shirting also made in Ireland. J Back to Top Jacquard - Intricate method of weaving invented by Joesph J.M. Jacquard in the years 1801-1804, in which a head motion at the top of the loom holds and operates a set of punched cards, according to the motif desired. The perforations in the cards, in connection with the rods and cords, regulate the raising of the stationary warp thread mechanisms. Jacquard knitting is a development of the Jacquard loom and its principles. Jacquard fabrics, simple or elaborate in design, include brocade, brocatelle, damask, neckwear, evening wear, formal attire, some shirting's, tapestries, etc. Jersey Fabric - Usually thinner or lighter weight than interlock knit with less stretch.

Jute - A base fiber, chiefly from India, used primarily for gunny sacks, bags, cordage, and binding threads in carpets and rugs. K Back to Top Kapok - A short, lightweight, cotton like, vegetable fiber found in the seed pods of the Bombocaceae tree. Because of its brittle quality, it is generally not spun. However, its buoyancy and moisture resistance makes it ideal for use in cushions, mattresses, and life jackets. Khaki - A tan or dusty colored warp face twill, softer and finer than drill. Name derived from East India word meaning “earth color”. Fabric made of cotton, linen, wool, worsted, or manmade fibers and blends. Knit Fabrics - Fabrics made from only one set of yarns, all running in the same direction. Some knits have their yarns running along the length of the fabric, while others have their yarns running across the width of the fabric. Knit fabrics are held together by looping the yarns around each other. Knitting creates ridges in the resulting fabric. Wales are the ridges that run lengthwise in the fabric, courses run crosswise.

Knit-de-Knit - A type of yarn texturizing in which a crimped yarn is made by knitting the yarn into a fabric, and then heat setting the fabric. The yarn is then unraveled from the fabric and used in this permanently crinkled form. L Back to Top La Coste - A double knit fabric made with a combination of knit and tuck stitches to create a mesh like appearance. It is often a cotton or cotton/polyester blend. Lace - An openwork fabric with yarns that are twisted around each other to form complex patterns of figures. Lace may be hand or machine made by a variety of fabrication methods including weaving, knitting, crocheting, and knotting. Lame - A woven fabric using flat silver or gold metal threads to create either the design or the background in the fabric. Lawn - A light, fine cloth made using carded or combed linen or cotton yarns. The fabric has a crease-resistant, crisp finish. Linen lawn is synonymous with handkerchief linen. Cotton lawn is a similar type of fabric, which can be white, solid colored, or printed. Leather - Animal skin dressed for use in clothing. Leatherette - A simulated leather.

Linen - A natural plant fiber, linen fibers are stronger and more lustrous than cotton. Lisere - The design is created by colored warp threads brought up on the face of the fabric, leaving loose yarns on the back woven vertically, which gives it a vertical stripe effect. Liseres are Victorian in appearance and have embroidered style patterns. Loden Cloth - A heavily fulled or felted fabric originating in Austrian Tyrol. Wool may be blended with camel hair or alpaca. Thick, soft, waterproof without chemical treatment. Loomstate - Goods as they come off the loom before converting/finishing. Called gray or griege. Lycra - A DuPont trademark for its spandex fiber. Any time you see this fiber listed on a label, expect comfort, movement, and shape retention that won't wash away. M Madras - A lightweight plain weave cotton fabric with a striped, plaid, or checked pattern. A true madras will bleed when washed. This type of fabric is usually imported from India. Marabou - A thrown silk usually dyed in the gum or a fabric made of this silk.

Matelasse - A medium to heavyweight luxury fabric made in a double cloth construction to create a blistered or quilted surface. Melton - A heavyweight, dense, compacted, and tightly woven wool or wool blend fabric used mainly for coats. Merino - A type of wool that originates from pure bred Merino sheep. The best Merino wool comes from Italy. Mesh - A type of fabric characterized by its net like open appearance and the spaces between the yarns. Mesh is available in a variety of constructions including wovens, knits, laces, or crocheted fabrics. Microfibers - An extremely fine synthetic fiber that can be woven into textiles with the texture and drape of natural fiber cloth but with enhanced washability, breathability, and water repellancy. Mohair - Hair fibers from the Angora goat. Moiree - A corded fabric, usually made from silk or one of the manufactured fibers, which has a distinctive water marked wavy pattern on the face of the fabric. Moleskin - It resists wrinkling and has a beautiful sueded look on the face. The reverse has a satiny look and feel.

Monk's Cloth - A heavy weight cotton fabric utilizing the basket weave variation of the plain weave. Used for draperies and slip covers, monk's cloth is an example of 4 x 4 basket weave. It has poor dimensional stability and tends to snag. Muslin - An inexpensive, medium weight, plain weave, low count (less than 160 threads per square inch) cotton sheeting fabric. In it's unfinished form, it is commonly used in fashion design to make trial garments for preliminary fit. N Back to Top Nano-Tex - Nano-Tex protects your home textiles with soft, durable applications that provide the right balance of comfort and performance. Nano-Tex brings innovative solutions that resist spills, repel stains, and keep you static-free. For more information, please visit Natural Fiber - Any textile fiber manufactured from an animal or vegetable source. Cotton, linen, silk and wool are the foremost examples. Needlepoint - Hand embroidery in petit or gros point stitch on a canvas foundation. Net - Refers to any open construction fabric whether it is created by weaving, knitting, knotting, or another method.

Nylon - A synthetic fiber known for its resistance to abrasion, inherent elasticity and strength which makes it ideal for use in upholstery fabrics. Nylon fabrics have a tendency to pill easily and to attract surface soil. O Oilcloth - Sheetings or printcloth that are printed, bleached, or dyed, and given a special linseed oil and pigment preparation. Oilskin - A cotton linen, silk, or manmade material treated with linseed oil varnish for waterproofing. Ombre - A fabric made by laying in wefts of yarn that are closely colored hues that after weaving created a shaded effect. Organdy - A stiffened, sheer, lightweight plain weave fabric, usually cotton or polyester. Organza - A crisp, sheer, lightweight plain weave fabric, with a medium to high yarn count, made of silk, rayon, nylon, or polyester. Ottoman - A heavy, plain weave fabric with wide, flat crosswise ribs that are larger and higher than in faille. It sometimes comes with alternating narrow and wide ribs. When made of narrow ribs only, it is called soleil. Warp may be silk or manmade fiber, filling may be cotton, silk, wool, or manmade fiber.

Outline Quilting - A hand guided quilting in which the stitching follows the motifs of the design in a printed fabric. Oxford - A fine, soft, lightweight woven cotton or blended with manufactured fibers in a 2 x 1 basket weave variation of the plain weave construction. P Back to Top Paisley - A tear drop shaped, fancy printed pattern. Paisley motifs have been described as a pine cone, mango, pear and teardrop. Peau de Soie - A heavy twill weave drapeable satin fabric, made of silk or a manufactured fiber. It is used to weave some of the popular quilting fabrics which have a silk like hand. Percale - A superior quality plain weave cloth of closely set combed and carded long staple cotton. Petit Point - A needle point stitch made on canvas with one foundation thread in contrast to two or more threads of a gros point. Pick - A filing thread or yarn that runs crosswise or horizontally in woven goods. The pick interlaces with the warp to form a woven cloth. Piece Dyed - Cloth that is dyed in a vat by the bolt (full piece) after weaving. Pill - A fuzzy ball caused by the rolling up of abraded surface fibers.

Pique - A medium weight cotton or cotton blend fabric with a pebbly weave that looks almost like a check. Plisse - A lightweight, plain weave, fabric, made from cotton, rayon, or acetate, and characterized by a puckered striped effect, usually in the warp direction. The crinkled effect is created through the application of a caustic soda solution, which shrinks the fabric in the areas of the fabric where it is applied. Plisse is similar in appearance to seersucker. Plush - A compactly woven fabric with warp pile higher than that of velvet. Made of cotton, wool, silk, or manmade fiber, often woven as double face fabric and then sheared apart. Higher pile gives bristly texture. Usually piece dyed but may be printed. Ply - The number of yarns twisted together to make a composite yarn. Pointelle - Very feminine, delicate looking, rib knit fabric made with a pattern of openings. Polyester - A manufactured fiber introduced in the early 1950s, and is second only to cotton in worldwide use. Polyester has high strength (although somewhat lower than nylon), excellent resiliency, and high abrasion resistance.

Low absorbency allows the fiber to dry quickly. Poplin - A fabric made using a rib variation of the plain weave. The construction is characterized by having a slight ridge effect in one direction, usually the filling. Q Quilting - A fabric construction in which a layer of down or fiberfill is placed between two layers of fabric, and then held in place by stitching or sealing in a regular, consistent, all over pattern on the goods. R Back to Top Railroad - To turn a fabric in a direction where the selvages are in a horizontal postion. In a plain fabric or when the design is non directional, you can avoid making seams when the width of the goods will accommodate the height required. Some upholstery fabrics are designed in this manner to be used exclusively for furniture. Ramie - A base fiber, similar to flax, taken from the stalk of a plant grown in China. Rayon - A natural fiber created from wood pulp, it usually has good drape and a soft hand. Repeat - One complete pattern of the fabric measured vertically and/or horizontally. Ripstop Nylon - A lightweight, wind resistant, and water resistant fabric. Roller Printing - A technique first developed in 1783 done with engraved metal cylinders.

Each color of the design requires a separate cylinder. Sometimes referred to as cylinder or machine printing. Rotary Screen Printing - A process where the cloth moves under a machine operated series of fast moving tubes. The dyes are exuded from the inside through the pattern which perforates the tube. Each color requires a separate tube. S Back to Top Sateen Fabric - A fabric made from yarns with low luster, such as cotton or other staple length fibers. The fabric has a soft, smooth hand and a gentle, subtle luster. Satin - With a lustrous, shiny surface, drapability depends on fiber content. Silk and rayon satins have the best stitch results. Satin Weave - A basic weave where the face of the fabric is almost entirely warp threads on the surface. Screen - An open mesh area which has been stamped out to form a pattern. Screen Printing - A hand or machine table printing process in which a stenciled screen held in a frame is positioned on the cloth and color is applied with a squeeze. Separate screens are required for each color of the pattern. Seersucker - A fabric with a woven pucker, this fabric is traditionally cotton, but can be polyester.

Selvage - The edge on either side of a woven or flat knitted fabric, often of different threads and/or weave, so finished to prevent raveling. Sequined - Ornamented with a small plate of shining metal or plastic. Sheer - Any very light weight fabric (e.g. chiffon, georgette, voile, sheer crepe). Usually has an open weave. Silk - A natural filament fiber produced by the silkworm in the construction of its cocoon. Most silk is collected from cultivated worms, Tussah silk, or wild silk, is a thicker, shorter fiber produced by worms in their natural habitat. Silk Shantung - Similar to Dupioni silk, Shantung has a more refined appearance with smaller slubs. Sisal - A strong base fiber that originates from the leaves of the Agave plant, which is found in the West Indies, Central America, and Africa. Solid - An upholstery, multipurpose or drapery weight fabric consisting of no pattern or repeat. The fabric is usually one colorway but can resemble a two tone in some cases.

Spandex - A manufactured elastomeric fiber that can be repeatedly stretched over 500% without breaking, and will still recover to its original length. Strie - A very fine irregular streaked effect made by a slight variance in the color of warp yarns. Strike - Off – A trial sample of printed fabric made to indicate and verify color and pattern before printing quantity. Substrate - Refers to base cloth or ground cloth for printing. Suede - Leather with a napped surface. Surah - A light weight, lustrous twill weave constructed fabric with a silk like hand. It is available in silk, polyester, and rayon. Suzani - A heavy and soft upholstery weight textile in a jacquard weave. Surface appears puffy or cushioned. The pattern can vary in size or shape and can have multiple colorways. Synthetic Fabric - Fabric made of man made fibers. Examples are polyester, Avora and nylon. T Back to Top T.S.O. - Table strike off generated at mill. Tabby - A plain weave construction in which one warp thread passes over and under a single weft thread.

The threads of the warp and weft are of the same size and set with the same number per square inch thereby resulting in a balanced weave. Table Printing - A form of screen printing in which the cloth is stretched and secured to the top of a table and the screens are moved down the table either by hand or machine, pattern repeat by pattern repeat. Taffeta - With a crisp hand, taffeta is typically used for formal wear like gowns and fuller skirts. Tapestry - A heavy, often hand woven, ribbed fabric, featuring an elaborate design depicting a historical or current pictorial display. The weft-faced fabric design is made by using colored filling yarns, only in areas where needed, that are worked back and forth over spun warp yarns, which are visible on the back. Tarpaulin - A waterproofed canvas sometimes made of nylon or other manmade fiber. Tassel - Tassels come in all sizes, shapes and forms. A hanging ornament consisting of a head and a skirt of cut yarn, looped yarns, or bullion fringe. Tassel Trim - A plain or decorative gimp with attached tassels.

Terry Cloth - Unclipped, looped pile, 100% cotton terry cloth is highly absorbent. Ticking - Originally hand woven of linen as covering for feather mattresses, the characteristic herringbone weave was intended to keep feathers in and ticks out. A closely woven cotton in a twill or satin weave, and usually with woven (sometimes printed) stripes. Toile - A type of decorating pattern consisting of a white or off white background on which a repeated pattern depicting a fairly complex scene, generally of a pastoral theme such as ( for example) a couple having a picnic by a lake. The pattern portion consists of a single color, most often black, dark red, or blue. Tweed - A medium to heavy weight, fluffy, woolen, twill weave fabric containing colored slubbed yarns. Twill - A fabric that shows a distinct diagonal wale on the face (e.g. denim, gabardine, tricotine). U Back to Top Ultrasuede - An imitation suede fabric composed of polyester microfibers combined with polyurethane foam in a non woven structure. Hand and appearance resemble sheep suede. Union Cloth - A cloth most often used for printing that is woven with blended yarns.

The filler is usually twisted linen and cotton and the warp is generally cotton. V Back to Top Velour - Usually with a knitted back, velour resembles velvet, but has some stretch. Velvet - With a longer pile, velvet is the most luxurious fabric. Stretch velvet has some lycra, it can be machine washed and will not create a shine in the seat or elbows. Velveteen - A cotton or cotton blend fabric with a short, dense pile. It lacks the sheen and drape of velvet. Venice Lace - This lace often has a high profile, and is made using a needlepoint technique rather than embroidery. A heavier weight lace, the patterns vary from geometric to floral. Each pattern is attached to the others by bars made of thread. Viscose - The most common type of rayon. It is produced in much greater quantity than cuprammonium rayon, the other commercial type. Voile - A crisp, lightweight, plain weave cotton like fabric, similar in appearance to organdy and organza. W Back to Top Waffle Cloth - Similar to pique in texture. Waffle cloth has a honeycomb weave made on dobby loom. Usually made of cotton.

Warp or End - The threads of a textile that run vertically through the loom and are parallel to the selvage. Warp Print - A fabric where the design has been printed on the warp before it has been woven. This results in a pattern with an indistinct image similar to the technique of impressionist painting. Weft or Filling - The horizontal yarns in a cloth which run selvage to selvage across the fabric. Wet Print/Direct Print - Colors are printed directly onto the fabric in the same manner as the printing of wallpaper or newspaper. There must be one screen for each color. Wool - Wool is naturally stain and wrinkle resistant. It can absorb up to 40% of it's weight in moisture without feeling damp. Wool comes in many forms including crepe, challis, gabardine, merino, melton, jersey and worsted wool suitings. Wool Crepe - A lightweight worsted fabric with a more or less crinkly appearance, obtained by using warp yarns that are tightly twisted in alternate directions. Woven - Woven fabrics are produced from virtually all types of textile fibers and threads. The fabric is produced by weaving the perpendicular threads, the warp and weft.

The fabric is very durable and is most commonly found in upholstery weight goods. X Fabric Photo-Dictionary | Power Sewing A fine lightweight goatskin fabric. Excellent choice for garment sewing, especially pants. Calico A plain cotton weave with a typically busy, small floral pattern. Cambric A soft plain-weave cloth or linen with a slight luster used for handkerchiefs, aprons, and underwear. Cavalry Twill A popular fabric for military uniforms. Its distinct twill weave makes it an excellent choice for a jacket or coat. Wrinkle resistant. Chambray Has the appearance of very fine denim. With a plain weave using colored warp and white weft. Makes great shirts and pajamas. Chamois Light-weight leather from sheepskin. Used for buffing cars and american indian-inspired garments. Charmelaine A wool twill dress fabric with a ribbed face and smooth back. Chintz Plain-weave cotton fabric with a glazed finish often used for slipcovers and curtains. Chino A durable twill-cotton fabric with a slight sheen that makes excellent work clothes or casual pants. Cool Wool A trade name used to denote a light-weight “tropical” wool.

Armani suits are often made in this fabric. Covert A durable twill-weave fabric made from tightly twisted yarns. Wool covert makes an excellent top coat that can be waterproofed. Cotton covert makes good work clothes or sportswear. A trademark of Dupont, this polyester is an old favorite for house dresses. Deerskin Soft, supple leather skin from deer hide. Makes first-quality garments; especially soft shirts, loose pants, and skirts. Donegal Tweeds A rather-coarse, wrinkle-resistant multicolored wool most often used in men’s sports jackets. Dotted Swiss A sheer cotton or nylon fabric patterned with small dots that are woven in or glued on. Makes good summer blouses and curtains. Drill A strong, dense, medium-to heavy-weight cotton of twill weave. Used for uniforms, lining shoes, work clothes, and mattress ticking. Duchesse Satin A highly lustrous, smooth, very finely woven silk fabric. Used in bridal or evening wear where volume without bulk is desired. Duck A fine cotton, hand loomed in the Madras region of India. Dyed with natural dyes. Matelasse A fabric with crepe and ordinary yarn interfaced in the warp.

When the crepe yarn shrinks, it causes the ordinary yarn to pucker, creating raised patterns. Can be made in cotton, silk, or wool. Merino Wool A very fine, dense wool from the merino sheep. Takes dye well. Mesh Woven, knitted, crocheted, or knotted with open spaces between yarns. Supple and elastic. Used in men’s sport shirts. Lightweight mesh is used in evening wear. Moire A wavy, water-like pattern produced onto a fabric surface by engraved rollers during the finishing process. Momme A Japanese unit of weight for silk fabrics. Monk’s Cloth A heavy, coarse cotton fabric with a loose, basket weave. Used in draperies, slipcovers, and upholstery. Muslin A high-gloss satin fabric. Panné Velvet Often with a knitted base, pile on this velvet is pressed down in one direction, resulting in a shiny appearance. Patent Leather Shiny, hard, smooth leather created by applying a solution that hardens to the surface of the leather. Percale A lightweight firm cotton with a balanced weave that can be piece-dyed or printed.

Pigskin A sueded leather skin that can be drapey or firm depending on the dye lot. Works well in jackets, slim pants, and straight skirts. Pima Cotton A very fine American-Egyptian cotton that is great for underlining. Plisse A puckered or crinkled cotton. Point D’Esprit A netting with a rectangular dot in a regular, all-over pattern. Pongee A plain-weave, medium-weight silk with a finer warp than weft; feels like a starched china silk. Poplin Fabric made of long staple cotton or filament yarns to produce a strong, lustrous surface. Sea Island Cotton The finest grade of cotton. Seersucker A permanently crinkled cotton stripe. Crinkle is produced in the weave and is not destroyed by heat. Sharkskin A worsted wool with a mottled effect often found in men’s suits. A lighter weight in cotton is used in sportswear and uniforms. Sheepskin Suede produced from a breed of sheep that grows hair rather than wool. Silk Broadcloth A fine, closely woven silk with a fine rib.

Silk Brocade Silk brocades are known for their smooth texture, durability and strength, which qualify as a perfect clothing material. Only the highest quality of raw silk is used in brocade weaving. Spandex A manufactured fiber of at least 85% polyurethane with excellent recovery and flexibility. Surah A soft, lightweight lustrous silk characterized by fine twill lines. Because it isn’t durable, it’s best used in ties and vest fronts. A fabric made from inter-locked polyester that is coated to be slippery and durable. Thinsulate A thermal insulation that can’t be dry-cleaned. It provides twice the insulation of similar thicknesses of polyester, down, or wool. Ticking A durable plain, twill-or satin weave cotton fabric most often used as covering for mattresses and pillows and sometimes for upholstery. Triacetate A modified acetate fiber that is stronger than acetate when wet, with greater resistance to heat, shrinking, wrinkling, and fading. Tricot A warp knit fabric with a horizontal rib used often in women’s lingerie. Makes a great lining for knitted pants. Fusible tricot makes an excellent lightweight interfacing.

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Question: Challis, Loden and Cheviot are all types of which fabric?
Answer: Wool