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Broad Cloth - Fabriclore

Broad Cloth

What is Broad Cloth? Fabric with a medium weight, imbalanced plain weave, and fine ribs is referred to as broadcloth. It is woven quite tightly, which contributes to the particular brilliance. Pop...

Dotted Swiss Fabric - Fabriclore

Dotted Swiss Fabric

What is Dotted Swiss Fabric? A fabric made of translucent cotton that is dotted all over with tiny dots is called dotted Swiss. It is a fine cotton fabric with a simple weave that is lightweight, ...

Cotton Duck Fabric - Fabriclore

Cotton Duck Fabric

What is Cotton Duck Fabric? Cotton duck, often known as duck, duck cloth, or duck canvas, is a strong, plain-woven cotton fabric. The weave of duck canvas is much denser than that of the ordinary ...

Cretonne Fabric - Fabriclore

Cretonne Fabric

What is Cretonne Fabric? Cretonne is a kind of fabric that is primarily manufactured from cotton and has a simple weave and an unglazed design. Typically, floral designs are used for the patterns ...

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Crash Fabric - Fabriclore

Crash Fabric

What is Crash Fabric? Crash is a thick and uneven yarn that is woven together to create a coarse fabric with a rough and uneven surface. Crash fabric is based on linen and is manufactured from bot...

Coolmax Fabric - Fabriclore

Coolmax Fabric

What is Coolmax Fabric? Invista, an American textile conglomerate, is the exclusive manufacturer of the Coolmax kind of polyester, which is a specifically developed form of the material. The stran...

Charmeuse Fabric - Fabriclore

Charmeuse Fabric

What is Charmeuse Fabric? The term "charmeuse" refers to a particular form of weave that, when used to make silk fabric, results in a fabric that is nicely weighted and has a gorgeous shine.  To b...

Mackintosh Fabric - Fabriclore

Mackintosh Fabric

What is Mackintosh? The Mackintosh, sometimes known as a raincoat or mac for short, is a kind of watertight raincoat that was first offered commercially in 1824 and is designed out of rubberized c...

Batiste Fabric - Fabriclore

Batiste Fabric

What is Batiste Fabric? Batiste is a kind of semi-transparent plain-weave fabric that is often used by the textile industry in the production of lightweight clothing, lingerie, and bedding.  It is...

Tweed Fabric - Fabriclore

Tweed Fabric

What is Tweed Fabric?  Tweed is a coarse woolen fabric that has a soft, open, and flexible feel. It is similar to cheviot and homespun in appearance, although it is woven more tightly. Plain weave...