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Aertex Fabric - Fabriclore
Aeryex

Aertex Fabric

What is Aertex Fabric?  Aertex is a woven fabric that is very thin, lightweight, and breathable. It has a lot of tiny holes that make it easy for air to flow through. In the summer, it helps keep ...

CottonCotton Neps - Fabriclore

Cotton Neps

What are Cotton Neps? Cotton neps are tangled bundles of cotton fibers. These fibers are produced either during the harvesting of cotton or during the ginning process. Most of the time, the struct...

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Twill Fabric

What is Twill Fabric? The pattern of diagonal parallel ribs is characteristic of the twill weave, which is a form of textile weave.  It is a basic form of textile weave, along with plain weave and...

CottonGlazed Cotton Fabric - Fabriclore

Glazed Cotton Fabric

What is Glazed Cotton Fabric?  Glazed Cotton is a fabric made of cotton that has been polished to a high grade and given a little sheen.  Glazed cotton fabric is highly pleasant and has a nature t...

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Eyelet Fabric

What is Eyelet Fabric? Eyelet fabric may be identified by the tiny patterned cutouts that are often completed with embroidered threads throughout the body of the fabric. It can also be referred ...

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Vinly Fabric

What is Vinyl Fabric? Vinyl fabric is constructed out of synthetic materials and is meant for a variety of functions, including the manufacture of clothes for sports, apparel designed to guard aga...

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Matelasse Fabric

What is Matelasse Fabric? A Matelassé fabric is an example of what is called a "figured fabric" in the sewing world. It is woven with a complex weave structure, which indicates that the process ...

FabricKevlar Fabric - Fabriclore

Kevlar Fabric

What is Kevlar Fabric? Kevlar is a strong synthetic fiber that can stand up to heat.  It is related to aramids ( a class of synthetic polymers) like Nomex and Technora.  The fabric is usually spun...

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Terry Cloth

What Is Terry Cloth ? The process by which terry fabric is manufactured is rather distinctive. The ground warp is responsible for the creation of the foundation fabric, and the pile warp is respon...

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Broad Cloth

What is Broad Cloth? Fabric with a medium weight, imbalanced plain weave, and fine ribs is referred to as broadcloth. It is woven quite tightly, which contributes to the particular brilliance. Pop...