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Cotton Pique - Fabriclore

Cotton Pique

What is Cotton Pique Fabric? Pique is a kind of cotton knit fabric that is known for its durability and is covered with a finely textured design.  The cross-tuck knit structure makes the fabric ...

Eyelet Fabric - Fabriclore

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 ...

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 ...

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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...

Felt Fabric - Fabriclore

Felt Fabric

What is Felt Fabric? The term "felt" refers to matted fabric that is produced by compressing and mating several types of textile fibers.  Felt was traditionally manufactured using wool or using di...

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...

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 ...