Fabric

Fabric

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

Industry: Textiles

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canvas

Textiles; Fabric

An extremely heavy-duty, plain weave fabric. Made from plied yarns and has an even weave.

carding

Textiles; Fabric

The process of opening, disentangling, cleaning and then separating fibers to produce a continuous strand which is then spun into a yarn. Performed on a machine called a card.

chambray

Textiles; Fabric

A plain woven fabric, typically made from cotton or synthetic fibers, that is often woven in checkered or striped patterns and has a frosted appearance. Usually made from blue and white yarns and ...

chantilly lace

Textiles; Fabric

A lace featuring a netted background with ornate, often dense embroidered floral patterns with outlines made from heavier threads. Originated in Chantilly, France in the 17th century.

charmeuse

Textiles; Fabric

A luxurious, supple, silky fabric with an extremely shiny face and a dull back, similar to satin but lighter in weight. Usually made from rayon or cotton, but premium varieties are made from silk.

cheesecloth

Textiles; Fabric

A soft, sheer, woven cloth, often porous. Cheesecloth is often bleached white or naturally off-white, and can be used for cooking and straining liquids.

melton

Textiles; Fabric

Made from wool fibers, sometimes combined with synthetics, in either a twill or satin weave. It is heavy, closely sheared, compacted, and tightly woven. First used as a hunting cloth, the fabric ...