Greasy wool

The term is usually used for the fleece of sheep, but according to the Textile Fiber Products Identification Act, wool is defined for purposes of labeling as: “The fiber from the ...

wool

Science; General science

A textile fiber made of the undercoat of various animals, especially sheep; it may also be obtained from angora, goat, camel, alpaca, llama, and vicuna. Wool provides warmth and ...

wool

Textiles; Fabric

1 : the soft wavy or curly usually thick undercoat of various hairy mammals and especially the sheep made up of a matrix of keratin fibers and covered with minute scales 2 : a ...

wool

Medical; Health care; Medicine

The hair of sheep or other animals that is used for weaving.

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

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 ...

lamé

Textiles; Fabric

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

panné velvet

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.