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

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pile
Textiles; Fabric

From the Latin word for hair, pile is the extra yarn that protrudes from the surface of a fabric. Pile can be shaved and shaped, as with velvet and corduroy, or can be left uncut ...

pima cotton
Textiles; Fabric

Named after the Pima Indians who cultivated this plant in the Southwestern United States, Pima cotton is similar to Egyptian cotton, as it has exceptionally strong, long, combed ...

plaid
Textiles; Fabric

Also referred to as tartan cloth, plaid originated in the Scottish Highlands as a way to differentiate the different clans. Once denoting the garment itself, plaid is now used to ...

plush
Textiles; Fabric

Velvet with a deep, soft pile, plush is easily found in childrens' stuffed animals. From the French word peluche meaning hairy, plush fabric can also be knitted for a bit of ...

ply
Textiles; Fabric

When two or more threads are twisted together before weaving, increasing yarn density and weight.

polyvinyl chloride (pvc)
Textiles; Fabric

A waterproof, rubbery textured man-made fabric often found in outdoor upholstery, costumes and specialty apparel.

poplin
Textiles; Fabric

Also called tabinet, this plain-woven fabric has a corded surface that runs selvage to selvage. Usually made from a silk warp with a weft of worsted yarn, but can also be made ...

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