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Denim is a durable woven fabric defined mainly by its construction, not simply by a blue color. Classic blue denim uses indigo-dyed warp yarns and usually undyed filling yarns in

Fabric name Flannel Fabric also known as Flannelle, flanell Fabric composition Various soft fibers that are either brushed or unbrushed Fabric possible thread count variations Up to 1,000+ Fabric breathability

Cotton fabric is a woven or knitted textile made primarily from the natural cellulose fibers that grow around the seeds of cotton plants. It is widely used because it can

Fabric name Neoprene Fabric also known as Polychloroprene, scuba fabric Fabric composition Synthetic chloroprene stretched into textile fiber Fabric breathability None Moisture-wicking abilities None Heat retention abilities High Stretchability (give)

Bamboo Fabric: Properties, Production, Types, Uses, and Sourcing Bamboo fabric is an umbrella term, not a single fiber specification. In today’s market, most textiles sold as “bamboo” are regenerated cellulose

Fabric name Banana fabric Fabric also known as Banana fiber, banana silk, musa fiber Fabric composition Yarn spun from strands derived from the soft inner lining or coarser outer lining

Spandex is a synthetic fiber known for exceptional elasticity and recovery. It can extend several times beyond its original length and return close to its initial shape, which is why

Nylon fabric is made from synthetic polyamide fibers. Depending on the yarn, construction, blend, and finish, it can be sheer and silky, dense and abrasion-resistant, elastic with spandex, or engineered

Ikat is a textile patterning technique in which selected sections of warp yarns, weft yarns, or both are bound to resist dye before the yarns are woven. The planned color

Lycra is the trademarked name of a highly elastic synthetic fiber belonging to the spandex or elastane family. It can be stretched substantially and then recover toward its original dimensions,

Tweed is a textured woven fabric traditionally made from woollen-spun yarn. It is associated with warmth, durability, mélange colors, and patterns such as twill, herringbone, barleycorn, checks, and houndstooth. Traditional

MicroModal fabric is made with exceptionally fine modal fibers. Modal is a regenerated cellulosic fiber produced from wood-derived cellulose through a modified viscose process; “MicroModal” or “MicroModal™” is associated with

Shantung is a crisp woven fabric with visible irregularities, or slubs, that create fine ribs and a subtly uneven surface. Traditional shantung is silk, but the name is also used

Fabric name Lamé Fabric also known as Cloth of gold Fabric composition Woven metallic threads (often interspersed with natural or synthetic yarn) Fabric possible thread count variations 100-300 Fabric breathability

Lawn fabric, also called lawn cloth or cotton lawn, is a fine, lightweight plain-weave textile. Modern lawn is usually made from cotton, although the name historically referred to fine linen

Polyamide fabric is a textile made from polymers whose chains contain repeating amide linkages. In everyday apparel sourcing, “polyamide” usually means nylon—most often Nylon 6 or Nylon 6,6. The material

Fabric name Jacquard Fabric also known as Brocade, damask, matelassé Fabric composition Natural or synthetic fibers interwoven with complex patterns Fabric possible thread count variations 100-300 Fabric breathability Depends on

Lace is a decorative openwork textile in which patterned solid areas are combined with deliberate spaces or holes. It can be made directly from interlooped, twisted, braided, or knitted yarns,

What Is Lyocell Fabric? Properties, How It Is Made, Uses and Sourcing Guide Lyocell is a manufactured, regenerated cellulosic fiber made by dissolving purified cellulose—usually wood pulp—and spinning the solution

GORE-TEX is a trademarked family of waterproof, windproof, and breathable product technologies built around a very thin membrane laminated to selected face and backing textiles. It is better understood as

Viscose is a regenerated cellulosic fiber made by dissolving purified cellulose—usually derived from wood pulp—and reforming it as filaments or staple fiber. In everyday textile use, “viscose” often refers both

eVent is a brand of waterproof-breathable, windproof, and protective fabric laminates used in outdoor clothing, footwear, accessories, and specialist equipment. The name does not describe one universal fabric composition. Depending