small combination of twill weave and color pattern formed in warp and weft to make a square design that looks like a tooth. Suits, trousers, sports jackets.
houndstooth
Often used as replacement for wool bc of appearance, moderate strength and resilience, resistant to sunlight, can be flammable.
Acrylic
a thin, transparent fabric with a loose open weave. Summer apparel, bandages, curtains.
gauze
Very soft wool from sheep up to seven months old. Often blended, it is generally made into sweaters.
lambswool
A plant fiber used for making rope, burlap bags, and carpet backing
jute
fabric structure resulting from twisting and knotting the yarns around one another. Now produced by machine.
lace
An intricate patterened weave or knit, often with raised surfaces. Formal wear.
jacquard
lightweight plain or twill weave fabric usually of rayon or silk. Ties, scarves.
foulard
a small hole (usually round and finished around the edges) in cloth or leather for the passage of a cord
Eyelet
Selected sections of warp yarns are dyed by resist method producing a shadowy effect. Dresses.
ikat
a soft or warm fabric used for clothes.
flannel
similar to but heavier than chiffon. Made form crepe yarns, thus a matte texture. Blouses, evening wear.
georgette
the wool of a sheep or similar animal; coats
fleece
Fine stable weft knit once used only for underwear, now used for casual outerwear.
interlock
A strong, closely-woven corded fabric usually of silk or rayon and often with cotton fiber. It is a heavy, rather prominent, ribbed fabric made from plain or rib weaves. Trimming, waistband, ribbon.
grosgrain
Generic term for plain weft-knitted fabrics. Has extensive crosswise stretch. Cotton, synthetic, or blends. T-shirts.
jersy
plain-weave cotton fabric, usually striped or checked. Dresses, blouses, children's clothing.
gingham
composed of cellulose, acetic acids, and other chemicals, low cost, flammable, doesn't wear well.
Acetate
A brocaded fabric woven with metallic threads, often silver or gold. Evening and formal wear.
lame
A strong material which does not allow water to go through and is often used for making coats
gabardine
Indonesian dyeing method in which fabric not being colored is covered with wax.
Batik
a coarse, loosely woven, homemade fabric.
homespun fabric
A type of English cloth that was increasingly popular in the mid-16th century, lighter than broadcloth. Work clothes, uniforms.
kersey