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Repp Fabric

Repp Fabric

Repp fabric — sometimes called rep, repp, or reps — is a distinctive ribbed textile with closely spaced cords that run across its width. It is popular in luxury clothing and upholstery; repp is val...

Ponte Fabric

Ponte Fabric

Introduction: Comfort Meets Elegance Ponte fabric offers stretch and durability with a smooth, polished look. It resists wrinkles and holds its shape well. It is suitable for workwear, casual ...

Pongee fabric

Pongee fabric

What is Pongee Fabric? Pongee fabric is a lightweight to medium-weight woven textile known for its slubbed texture, fine warp and irregular weft. Traditionally made from silk, it is now also availa...

Plisse Fabric

Plisse Fabric

Introduction to Plisse Fabric Plisse fabric is light and has a unique crinkled or wrinkled texture. The word “Plisse” comes from French and means “pleated” or “folded.” This fabric looks stylis...

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Petersham Grosgrain Fabric

Petersham Grosgrain Fabric

Introduction to Petersham Grosgrain Fabric Petersham grosgrain is a special type of ribbon fabric with a soft feel and flexible structure. Traditionally used in tailoring for waistbands, hat bands...

Reflective Fabric

Reflective Fabric

What is Reflective Fabric Reflexive fabric is woven with hundreds upon millions of tiny glass beads, Owing to these beads light reflect back to their origin, Fabrics treated to reflect light are u...

Rattan Fabric

Rattan Fabric

What is Rattan Fabric  Rattan fabric is made from a flowering plant in the palm family, Rattan is a versatile and eco-friendly fibre. As a natural fibre with a lot of pliability, rattan may be wov...

Ratine Fabric

Ratine Fabric

What is Ratine fabric  The French term "ratine" refers to a particular kind of wool fabric that has been brushed to give it a fluffy and curly appearance that increases the fabric's durability and...

Melton Fabric

Melton Fabric

What is Melton Fabric?  Melton Fabric is a kind of tightly woven, woolen fabric that is severely milled and has a nap that is lifted to make a short, thick pile.  The cloth gets its name from the ...

Peau de Peche

Peau de Peche

What is Peau de Peche? The term originated from the French, meaning 'skin of peach'.  It is a midweight polyester fabric that is processed in order to feel like the rind of a peach.  The fabric is...