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Polypropylene Fabric - Fabriclore

Polypropylene Fabric

What is Polypropylene Fabric? Fabric made from polypropylene, a thermoplastic polymer, is referred to as polypropylene fabric. This non-polar and partly crystalline form of plastic belongs to the ...

Jersey Fabric - Fabriclore

Jersey Fabric

What is Jersey Fabric?   Jersey is a kind of knit fabric that is known for its softness and stretchability. Originally, it was made with wool, but these days, jersey can be crafted with pure cotto...

Sateen Fabric - Fabriclore

Sateen Fabric

What is Sateen Fabric?  The sateen weave creates a fabric that is very similar to satin in appearance. In most cases, cotton is used in the production process, and the finished product has a silky...

Organdy Fabric - Fabriclore

Organdy Fabric

What is Organdy Fabric?  Organdy is a cotton fabric that is see-through, lightweight, and crisp.  It is woven using an open, plain weave and very fine, tightly twisted single yarns. It is either s...

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Suede Fabric - Fabriclore

Suede Fabric

What is Suede Fabric? Suede is a kind of leather that has a smooth, velvety finish because it is manufactured from the underside of the animal skin.  The fabric is often created from lambskin, alt...

Neoprene Fabric

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...

Acrylic Fabric - Fabriclore

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...

Cupro Fabric - Fabriclore

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...

Calcio Fabric - Fabriclore

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'...

Boiled Wool - Fabriclore

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...