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Textiles

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

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distressed

Textiles; Fabric

A area of fabric that has been artificially aged or worn. Commonly used on denim.

neoprene

Textiles; Fabric

A man made fabric, used for wetsuits and other water sports attire. Has a stiff, body hugging quality that seals body heat in.

pleats

Textiles; Fabric

A fold of doubled fabric that is secured in place.

ruche

Textiles; Fabric

Fabric gathered and sewn into a seam shorter than the length of the fabric. Often used for trim but also used to create draping and texture within the body of the garment.

sheer

Textiles; Fabric

A semi-transparent and flimsy fabric with a very fine knit, often used to produce tights, leggings and stockings in addition to lingerie and blouses.

lame

Textiles; Fabric

Shiny fabric made with either gold or silver metallic threads. Luxurious and glamorous.

variegated

Textiles; Fabric

A fabric produced with different coloured yarns or threads to provide streaks, marks, or patches of different colours.