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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

Tie-dye

Textiles; Fabric

A process of resist dyeing, where parts of a cloth are tied, knotted or folded as to avoid penetration of a particular dye.

Tweed

Textiles; Fabric

A medium to heavy weight, roughly textured wool fabric, often featuring a twill weave, houndstooth or herringbone design. A classically English look accompanies this durable fabric, which is popular ...

Twill

Textiles; Fabric

An incredibly versatile fabric distinguishable by diagonal ribs on its face, and a soft, smooth finish. Gabardine, serge, and denim are all examples of till fabrics.

Ultrasuede

Textiles; Fabric

A synthetic fabric similar to suede, with a micro-fiber structure, that is stain resistant and durable.

Upholstery

Textiles; Fabric

The practise of covering furniture with fabric. Upholstery fabric need to be durable and resistant to stains and wear, and are often made from heavy cotton, leather or synthetic fabrics.

Crepe

Textiles; Fabric

1 : a light crinkled fabric woven of any of various fibers 2 : crape 3 : crude rubber in the form of nearly white to brown crinkled sheets used especially for shoe soles <crepe-soled shoes> 4 ...

Rayon

Textiles; Fabric

1 : any of a group of smooth textile fibres made from regenerated cellulose by extrusion through minute holes 2 : a rayon yarn, thread, or fabric

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