Damask

Damask

A heavy fabric made from cotton, silk, linen, wool or synthetic yarns, typically used for draperies and home decor. Typically made using a satin weave, this reversible fabric is named for a luxurious silk fabric introduced through Damascus, Syria.

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damask

Textiles; Fabric

A heavy fabric made from cotton, silk, linen, wool or synthetic yarns, typically used for draperies and home decor. Typically made using a satin weave, this reversible fabric is ...

damask

Home furnishings; General furniture

A heavy, reversible fabric featuring a pattern which is distinguished from the background by contrasting luster.

damask

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

A firm, glossy, Jacquard-patterned fabric that may be made from linen, cotton, rayon, silk, or a combination of these with various manufactured fibers. Similar to brocade, but ...

damask

Convention; Conferences

Woven silk or linen fabric used for napery (napkins and tablecloths).

damask

Language; Dictionaries

Pertaining to, or originating at, the city of Damascus; resembling the products or manufactures of Damascus.

damask

Language; Dictionaries

Damask silk; silk woven with an elaborate pattern of flowers and the like.

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, ...

warp

Textiles; Fabric

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

interfacing & interlining

Textiles; Fabric

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Textiles; Fabric

Pronouced "lamay", lame is a shiny evening wear fabric made from metallic yarns.

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Textiles; Fabric

A highly lustrous, lightweight fabric, in which the pile is higher than velvet, but shorter than plush, and has been flattened. Has good stretch across the grain.