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Fabric

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

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plissé

Textiles; Fabric

A plain weave cotton fabric with permanent creases and wrinkles that have been produced through the application of a caustic solution in order to shrink specific areas. Similar in appearance to ...

weave

Textiles; Fabric

The manner in which a fabric is produced, utilizing methods of combining the warp and weft threads. The type of weave affects the strength, stretch, sheen and weight of a fabric. The basic types of ...

weft

Textiles; Fabric

The horizontal threads in a particular fabric or on a loom.

whipcord

Textiles; Fabric

A heavier twill fabric, similar to gabardine or elastique, but more rugged and with a steeper ribbing.

wool-double crepe

Textiles; Fabric

A finely woven wool crepe with two layers bonded together to generate lighter-weight wool fabric.

wool-merino

Textiles; Fabric

A high quality, fine wool yarn produced from the short, strong, and durable fleece of the Merino sheep. It is extremely soft and versatile.

worsted

Textiles; Fabric

A wool fabric woven from firmly twisted yarns, which are spun from combed long-staple wool, creating a solid smooth surface with no nap.

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