Fabric

Fabric

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

Industry: Textiles

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Double knit

Textiles; Fabric

A heavier fabric in which two layers of looped fabric are woven together and cannot be separated. Manufactured using a double knit machine, which has two distinct sets of needles.

Duck fabric

Textiles; Fabric

Duck fabric, or duck cloth, is a heavy-duty plain weave fabric, resistant to the elements and used for outdoor coverings and tarps. The term is typically interchangeable with canvas.

The silk yarns are made from the cocoon of two silk worms that have nested together. In spinning, the double strand is not separated, creating uneven yarns that give the fabric a crisp texture with ...

Elastic

Textiles; Fabric

A stretchy yarn or fabric.

Elastique

Textiles; Fabric

A soft, smooth, twill weave fabric with diagonal ribbing.

Acrylic

Textiles; Fabric

A manufactured fibre that has a soft, wool-like feel, and uneven finish, and its fibres create a strong weave that is machine washable, dryable, and resists shrinkage.