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

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gin

Textiles; Fabric

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

gingham

Textiles; Fabric

A lightweight cotton cloth, usually checked. Typically combines white with red, blue, or green.

gossamer

Textiles; Fabric

An extremely lightweight, sheer, shiny fabric, typically made from silk, similar to gauze.

greasy wool

Textiles; Fabric

Sheep's wool that has not been fully scoured, and still retains its natural grease and lanolin.

grosgrain

Textiles; Fabric

A heavy, tightly woven ribbed fabric typically made from silk. Used in formal wear and for neckties.

habotai

Textiles; Fabric

From the Japanese for "soft as down", habotai is a lightweight, plain weave silk fabric. Lighter than shantung, it is also referred to as habotai.

herringbone

Textiles; Fabric

A zig zag twill weave pattern, popular for dress shirts.