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Lame Fabric - Fabriclore

Lame Fabric

What is Lame Fabric? Fabric with metallic threads is known as lamé. Usually, it is made from silk, viscose, cotton, and wool, and synthetic fibers like polyester, polyamide, and nylon. Over many y...

Microfibre Fabric - Fabriclore

Microfibre Fabric

What is Microfibre Fabric? The term "microfibre" refers to a kind of synthetic fabric that is woven from very fine fibers. In general, the diameters of these fibers are measured to be lower than 1...

Twill Fabric - Fabriclore

Twill Fabric

Introduction to Twill Fabric Twill fabric is a strong and versatile material with a unique diagonal pattern. It’s used in many everyday items like denim jeans, chinos and curtains. Twill is durab...

Glazed 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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Albert Cloth - Fabriclore

Albert Cloth

What is Albert Cloth? Albert cloth is a type of thick woolen fabric that can be turned inside out and has a different color or pattern on each side. In the past, other names for the fabric were in...

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 ...

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...