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Virgin Wool - Fabriclore

Virgin Wool

What is Virgin Wool?  The phrase "virgin wool" may be used to refer to two distinct kinds of textiles that are made from the hair fibers of sheep. Both of these forms of textile are referred to as...

Chino Fabric - Fabriclore

Chino Fabric

What is Chino Fabric?  Chino fabric is characterized by its durable twill weave construction.  It is typically made of 100% cotton and is colored khaki or tan the majority of the time. But it's al...

Alpaca Wool - Fabriclore

Alpaca Wool

What is Alpaca Wool?  The fibers that occur naturally on alpacas are the source of the wool that is known as alpaca wool. Alpaca wool is a form of wool.  Camelids are the collective name for these...

Baize Fabric - Fabriclore

Baize Fabric

What is Baize Fabric?  Baize is a type of cloth that is woven and felted. It is often used to cover gaming tables.  Felt and baize are both types of cloth that have a similar look and feel, yet th...

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Hemp Fabric - Fabriclore

Hemp Fabric

What is Hemp Fabric?  Fabric derived from the stalks of the Cannabis sativa plant is known as "hemp fabric," and it is one of the many types of textiles.  The hemp plant has two layers of tissue t...

Acetate Fabric - Fabriclore

Acetate Fabric

What is Acetate Fabric?  Fabric made of acetate offers a more budget-friendly alternative to luxurious materials like silk and rayon.  They are made from wood pulp-based cellulose filaments that a...

Cable Knit Fabric - Fabriclore

Cable Knit Fabric

What is Cable Knit Fabric? When a certain loop transfer process is used to make fabric, the result is a double-knit fabric called cable knit.  The wales in the fabric have the appearance of a rope...

Silver Knit - Fabriclore

Silver Knit

What is Silver Knit Fabric?  Sliver Knit Fabric is created using circular knitting machines, in which the face fibers simulating fur are bonded to the fabric by knitting sliver together with the f...

Lyocell Fabric - Fabriclore

Lyocell Fabric

What is Lyocell Fabric?  Lyocell is a type of semi-synthetic fabric made by mixing wood cellulose with synthetic materials.  Because it comes from plants, it is sometimes called a natural fiber, b...

Chambray - Fabriclore

Chambray

What is Chambray Fabric?  The natural fibers of linen or cotton are used in the production of chambray, which is a kind of fabric. Cambric and batiste are two names that are sometimes used to refe...