Fabric

Fabric

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

Industry: Textiles

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Broadcloth

Textiles; Fabric

A dense woollen cloth with a plain weave that is tightly woven and usually made from cotton or a cotton blend. It is heavier, lustrous, and soft, and made with a crosswise rib.

Brocade

Textiles; Fabric

Originating in the 17th Century Brocade is italian for embossed cloth. A rich, ornate fabric with elaborate design - often reversible and featuring motifs such as flowers, foliage and scrollwork. ...

Buckram

Textiles; Fabric

A plain weave fabric, usually made from cotton or linen, that is stiffened with starch during the manufacturing process. Buckram is typically used in bookbinding and millenary.

The removal of excess knots, bumps, loose threads and slubs from a fabric before the finishing process, by means of a burling iron or tweezers. Burling does not damage the fabric and ensures a smooth ...

Burlap

Textiles; Fabric

A densely constructed, heavy weight, plain weave fabric with a coarse texture. It is also called jute, as it is made from jute and vegetable fibers.

Burn-out velvet

Textiles; Fabric

The burn-out look is created when fiber-eating chemicals are printed on the fabric instead of color. The desired pattern is left imprinted in the velvet leaving the backing untouched.