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Vinly - Fabriclore

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...

Matelasse Fabric - Fabriclore

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 ...

Kevlar 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...

Terry Cloth - Fabriclore

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 - Fabriclore

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...

Dotted Swiss Fabric - Fabriclore

Dotted Swiss Fabric

What is Dotted Swiss Fabric? A fabric made of translucent cotton that is dotted all over with tiny dots is called dotted Swiss. It is a fine cotton fabric with a simple weave that is lightweight, ...

Cotton Duck Fabric - Fabriclore

Cotton Duck Fabric

What is Cotton Duck Fabric? Cotton duck, often known as duck, duck cloth, or duck canvas, is a strong, plain-woven cotton fabric. The weave of duck canvas is much denser than that of the ordinary ...

Cretonne Fabric - Fabriclore

Cretonne Fabric

What is Cretonne Fabric? Cretonne is a kind of fabric that is primarily manufactured from cotton and has a simple weave and an unglazed design. Typically, floral designs are used for the patterns ...

Crash Fabric - Fabriclore

Crash Fabric

What is Crash Fabric? Crash is a thick and uneven yarn that is woven together to create a coarse fabric with a rough and uneven surface. Crash fabric is based on linen and is manufactured from bot...

Coolmax Fabric - Fabriclore

Coolmax Fabric

What is Coolmax Fabric? Invista, an American textile conglomerate, is the exclusive manufacturer of the Coolmax kind of polyester, which is a specifically developed form of the material. The stran...