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Burlap

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...

Beta ClothBeta Cloth Fabric

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...

FabricsVenise Lace - Fabriclore

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 ...

CrinolineCrinoline Fabric - Fabriclore

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...

BaldachinBaldachin Fabric - Fabriclore

Baldachin Fabric

What is Baldachin Fabric? The term "Baldachin" is derived from the name of a rich fabric that was originally produced in Baghdad. This name is where the word "baudekin" and other spellings of the ...

BuckramBuckram Fabric - Fabriclore

Buckram Fabric

What is Buckram Fabric? The cotton or hemp that is woven into buckram cloth results in a coarse, heavy, and open plain weave fabric. Because the fabric is soaked in starch and other sizing agents...

AeryexAertex Fabric - Fabriclore

Aertex Fabric

What is Aertex Fabric?  Aertex is a woven fabric that is very thin, lightweight, and breathable. It has a lot of tiny holes that make it easy for air to flow through. In the summer, it helps keep ...

CottonCotton Neps - Fabriclore

Cotton Neps

What are Cotton Neps? Cotton neps are tangled bundles of cotton fibers. These fibers are produced either during the harvesting of cotton or during the ginning process. Most of the time, the struct...

FabricsHabutae Silk - Fabriclore

Habutae Silk

What is Habutae Fabric?  Habutae is a form of simple woven textile with warp and weft strands alternately interlaced.  When the material is silk, it is called kokinu. In a regular plain weave, the...

ClothingLame Fabric - Fabriclore

Lame Fabric

What is Lame Fabric? Fabric with metallic threads is known as lamé. Usually, it is made from silk, viscose, cotton, and wool, and synthetic fibers like polyester, polyamide, and nylon. Over many y...