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Neoprene Fabric

What is Neoprene Fabric? Polychloroprene, known by its brand name Neoprene, is a fabric that can be used as a substitute for rubber.  Neoprene is a suitable material for wetsuits and other clothin...

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Acrylic Fabric

What is Acrylic Fabric?  Fabrics made of acrylic fiber are made by processing acrylonitrile, which is a synthetic polymer. The production of this form of fiber involves the reaction of certain che...

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Cupro Fabric

What is Cupro Fabric?  Cupro is a "regenerated cellulose" fabric created from cotton waste. It is manufactured from the very tiny silky cotton fibers, known as a linter, that stick out of the cott...

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Calico Fabric

What is Calico Fabric? Calico fabric is a plain fabric created from half-processed and unbleached cotton fibers. It's a rough and coarse fabric, but it's not as durable as denim or canvas, and it'...

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Boiled Wool

What is Boiled Wool? Boiled wool is a type of fabric that is mostly used to make berets, scarves, vests, cardigans, coats, and jackets. Fulling is the procedure that is used to manufacture this fa...

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Bengaline Silk

What is Bengaline Silk? During the 1880s, it was a trend for ladies and children of all ages to wear a fabric called bengaline, which was made of a blend of rayon and cotton. The fabric is made fr...

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Burlap Fabric

What is Burlap Fabric? Jute is the plant from which burlap, a durable natural material, is derived.  Because it is sturdy and long-lasting, it can be woven into a wide variety of clothing and craf...

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Beta Cloth Fabric

What is Beta Cloth? Beta cloth is a type of fireproof silica fiber cloth that was used in the production of Apollo/Skylab A7L space suits, the Apollo Thermal Micrometeoroid Garment, the McDivitt P...

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Venise Lace

What is Venise Lace? Venise lace is a solid, heavy lace with an open back. Sometimes it's also known as "Venice lace". This fabric, which is the most beautiful kind of lace, has stitches that are ...

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Crinoline Fabric

What is Crinoline Fabric? A cloth with a rigid and robust structure and an open weave is called a crinoline. A crinoline is a kind of structured petticoat that has been fashionable in different pe...