Fabric

Fabric

Of or relating to a flexible woven material that consists of intertwined string, thread, or yarn.

Industry: Textiles

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Bark cloth

Textiles; Fabric

A printed, textured cotton fabric, popular from the 1930s to 1950s, featuring floral and leaf designs.

Basket weave

Textiles; Fabric

A relatively simple weave involving two or more warp ends woven parallel to each other, resulting in a thatched texture.

Batik is a fabric dyeing technique originating in Indonesia, which uses wax resist moulds to create designs. The wax is poured on a fabric, typically cotton, and allowed to harden in the shape of the ...

Batiste

Textiles; Fabric

An extremely fine, semi-sheer, lightweight, plain weave fabric. It is almost transparent and is usually made of cotton or cotton blends.

Bengaline

Textiles; Fabric

A fabric with a crosswise rib, traditionally made from silk, cotton or wool, but now predominantly made from acetate or polyester. Bengaline is similar to faille but heavier in weight.

Chambray

Textiles; Fabric

A plain woven fabric, typically made from cotton or synthetic fibers, that is often woven in chequered or striped patterns and has a frosted appearance. Usually made from blue and white yarns and ...

Chantilly lace

Textiles; Fabric

A lace featuring a netted background with ornate, often dense embroidered floral patterns with outlines made from heavier threads. Originated in Chantilly, France in the 17th century.