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Sheer Fabric

What Is Sheer Fabric? Sheer is a kind of transparent, see-through, or translucent fabric.  Varied Sheer fabric types are - Organza, Lace, Muslin, Voile, Tulle, and Gauze. Most often it can swing f...

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Abaca Fabric

What is Abaca Fabric? It is a natural fiber that originated in the Philippines from a Musa textilis plant.  It is a hard fiber, where mature plants are processed and turned into fibers similar to ...

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Dimity Fabric

What is Dimity Fabric? Cotton is the most common component in the construction of dimity fabric, which is a lightweight fabric.  It is weaved in such a manner that it generates tiny checks or stri...

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Faux Leather

What is Faux Leather Fabric?  An alternative to real leather that is made out of a petroleum-based material is called faux leather, which is also known as synthetic leather.  Animals don't have to...

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Raschel Knit

What is Raschel Knit Fabric?  Raschel Knit Fabric is a type of Warp knitted fabric. This kind of fabric is made on a special knitting machine by taking threads from the warp beam. Latch needles ar...

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Cashmere Wool

What is Cashmere Wool?  Wool from cashmere goats and pashmina goats are both considered to be cashmere wool.  Most of the time, it is cut from the goats' underbellies or the area around their neck...

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Camel Wool Fabric

What is Camel Wool?  Camel wool is a sort of cloth that is produced by spinning the hair from camels' coats.  The Mongol Steppes are home to a large population of camels of this specific subspecie...

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Velveteen Fabric

What is Velveteen Fabric?  Velveteen is a kind of fabric that is used in the textile industry. It is characterized by having a surface that has a short, thick pile and a back that is smooth.  The ...

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Tricot Knit Fabric

What is Tricot Knit Fabric?  Tricot is a type of knit fabric with a unique texture that is made with a flatbed knitting machine. On the front of the fabric, the tricot weave looks like a zigzag. O...

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Double Knit Fabric

What is Double Knit Fabric?  Double knitting is a kind of pattern that uses two different sets of needles to create a fabric that is twice as thick as ordinary knitting fabric.  These two layers o...