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Scrim - Fabriclore

Scrim

What is Scrim Fabric?  A scrim is a woven material that may be either finely woven and lightweight or coarsely woven and heavy. Both of these types are often used in the theater, along with a heav...

Challis - Fabriclore

Challis Fabrics

What is Challis Fabric?   A challis is a kind of lightweight woven fabric that was traditionally created by combining silk and wool.  In certain instances, however, a single type of fabric, such a...

Combed Cotton Fabric - Fabriclore

Combed Cotton Fabric

What is Combed Cotton ? Combed cotton is a kind of cotton that has been given a specific treatment before being spun into yarn, which results in it having a much softer feel than regular cotton. A...

Oxford Fabric - Fabriclore

Oxford Fabric

What is Oxford Fabric ?  Oxford cloth is a type of woven fabric used to make dress shirts. It is a basket-weave fabric that is sometimes used to make Oxford shirts, which can be worn in both forma...

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Fur / Faux Fur - Fabriclore

Fur / Faux Fur

What is Faux Fur?  The term "fur fabric" refers to the fabric produced from animals with long hair. Mink animals provide the majority of the fur that is harvested. In addition, fur is obtained fro...

Grosgrain - Fabriclore

Grosgrain

What is Grosgrain Fabric?  Grosgrain is a thick, ribbed fabric that is usually made out of silk or rayon and is used to make ribbons. Using this method produced one-of-a-kind transverse ribs in th...

Toile Fabric - Fabriclore

Toile Fabric

What is Toile Fabric? The word "toile" comes from the French word for linen cloth. It is a type of printed fabric with a unique look and lines that are similar to those from the Art Nouveau period...

Chiniya Silk - Fabriclore

Chiniya Silk

What is Chiniya Silk Fabric?  Chiniya silk is comparable to Katan silk, which shines more brilliantly than silk. However, Chiniya silk has the benefit of being able to be colored after weaving, si...

Gore -Tex Fabric - Fabriclore

Gore -Tex Fabric

What is Gore-Tex Fabric?  Expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is a form of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) that is used to make a specialized type of waterproof fabric known as GORE-TEX (ePTFE)...

Tissue Fabric - Fabriclore

Tissue Fabric

What is Tissue Fabric?  Tissue Silk or man-made fibers are used to create the delicate fabric known as "tissue fabric." They are distinguished by the use of golden or silver threads in the weaving...