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Ponte Fabric

Ponte Fabric

What is Ponte Fabric? The Ponte fabric is made from a combination of polyester, rayon, and spandex.  It's a double knit that has some give to it but yet retains its structure.  These two qualities...

Pongee fabric

Pongee fabric

What is Pongee fabric? Pongee is a wove fabric with irregular filling, medium weight, and fine warp. The most common type of pongee fabric is a naturally hued lightweight silk-like fabric with pla...

Petersham Grosgrain Fabric

Petersham Grosgrain Fabric

What is Petersham Grosgrain Fabric?  Petersham Grosgrain is a kind of fabric that may be identified by its ribbed appearance.  Such texture is achieved by having weft threads that are heavier than...

Rattan Fabric

Rattan Fabric

What is Rattan Fabric  Rattan fabric is made from a flowering plant in the palm family, Rattan is a versatile and eco-friendly fibre. As a natural fibre with a lot of pliability, rattan may be wov...

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Ratine Fabric

Ratine Fabric

What is Ratine fabric  The French term "ratine" refers to a particular kind of wool fabric that has been brushed to give it a fluffy and curly appearance that increases the fabric's durability and...

Melton Fabric

Melton Fabric

What is Melton Fabric?  Melton Fabric is a kind of tightly woven, woolen fabric that is severely milled and has a nap that is lifted to make a short, thick pile.  The cloth gets its name from the ...

Peau de Peche

Peau de Peche

What is Peau de Peche? The term originated from the French, meaning 'skin of peach'.  It is a midweight polyester fabric that is processed in order to feel like the rind of a peach.  The fabric is...

Polybenzimidazole Fabric

Polybenzimidazole Fabric

What is Polybenzimidazole Fabric?  Polybenzimidazole fabric is a synthetic fabric that has a very high decomposition temperature. It does not have a melting point, has remarkable thermal and ch...

Osnaburg Fabric

Osnaburg Fabric

What is Osnaburg Fabric  Osnaburg is a coarse fabric made of linen and cotton, This fabric is manufactured by mixing the waste cotton and low quality cotton, It is plain weave fabric and have a ro...

Olefin Fiber

Olefin Fiber

What is Olefin Fiber Olefin is a synthetic fabric created by combining two different chemicals.  Both ethylene and propylene fall into this category, with propylene being the more prevalent of the...