Textiles

Textiles

Any cloth, woven or knitted fabric; especially the raw materials that are used to make clothing.

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flannel

Textiles; Fabric

A soft twill weave, usually made from cotton or wool fabric that has been brushed or has a slightly napped surface.

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 ...

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 ...

foil

Textiles; Fabric

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

foulard

Textiles; Fabric

A lightweight fabric, made from silk or synthetic fibers 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 fiber used, but cotton, synthetic, or blended ...