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Fabric

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

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Fabric

Flax

Textiles; Fabric

The natural fiber, grown chiefly in Western and Eastern Europe, that is used in the production of linen. Flax seeds are also used as a dietary supplement and are used to make linseed oil.

Fleece

Textiles; Fabric

An all-wool or synthetic knit fabric with a deep soft pile. It provides good insulation without the too much weight or bulk. Also the term for the complete shaving of a sheep's wool at on time.

Foil

Textiles; Fabric

Metal layering that adds shine, colour or designs to the underlying fabric. often found on spandex and stretch fabrics.

Foulard

Textiles; Fabric

A lightweight fabric, made from silk or synthetic fibres with a twill weave and featuring small patterns on a solid background. Often used in men's neckties.

Gabardine

Textiles; Fabric

A tough, tight, twill weave that is wrinkle resistant and features diagonal ribbing. Worsted wool (woolen yarn) is the most common fibre used, but cotton, synthetic, or blended fibres are also ...

Gauze

Textiles; Fabric

A thin, sheer fabric with a loose open weave that is usually made from cotton or silk.

Gin

Textiles; Fabric

A device invented by Eli Whitney that separates the cotton fibre from the cotton seed. Prior to this machine, the separation was done by hand.

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