Fabric

Fabric

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

Industry: Textiles

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Velour

Textiles; Fabric

Typically produced with a knitted back, velour resembles velvet, but has some stretch and an uneven pile giving it a slightly rougher look. Velour is French for velvet, and it is made from fibres ...

Velveteen

Textiles; Fabric

A lightweight fabric made from cotton with a very short, dense pile. Developed in Manchester, England in the 18th century, velveteen lacks the sheen and drape of velvet, is woven with an extra ...

Vinyl

Textiles; Fabric

A synthetic fabric made from PVC which resembles leather.

Viscose

Textiles; Fabric

A man made synthetic fiber, typically referred to as rayon. Viscose has a silken, smooth feel and a terrific drape, and is often used for linings and bridal garments.

Voile

Textiles; Fabric

Usually made with cylindrical combed yarns, this plain, loosely woven fabric has an extremely clear surface because the excess fuzzy yarns are singed away. It is thin, semi-transparent, and very ...

Warp

Textiles; Fabric

The vertical threads in a particular fabric or on a loom.

Interfacing & interlining

Textiles; Fabric

The fabric used between the inner and outer layers of a garment to enhance warmth, strength or shape. Interfacing fabrics come in fusible (pre-treated with glue and attached to the fabric with an ...