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Nylon Fabric

What is Nylon Fabric?  Fabric composed of nylon is a synthetic material that is created using petrochemicals.  Nylon fibers, unlike other organic or semi-synthetic fibers, are totally synthetic, w...

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Merino Wool

What is Merino Wool?  The coats of Merino sheep are the source of the distinctive kind of wool known as Merino wool.  Most of this breed of sheep lives in Australia or New Zealand, where it has to...

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Virgin Wool

What is Virgin Wool?  The phrase "virgin wool" may be used to refer to two distinct kinds of textiles that are made from the hair fibers of sheep. Both of these forms of textile are referred to as...

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Chino Fabric

What is Chino Fabric?  Chino fabric is characterized by its durable twill weave construction.  It is typically made of 100% cotton and is colored khaki or tan the majority of the time. But it's al...

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Alpaca Wool

What is Alpaca Wool?  The fibers that occur naturally on alpacas are the source of the wool that is known as alpaca wool. Alpaca wool is a form of wool.  Camelids are the collective name for these...

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Baize Fabric

What is Baize Fabric?  Baize is a type of cloth that is woven and felted. It is often used to cover gaming tables.  Felt and baize are both types of cloth that have a similar look and feel, yet th...

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Hemp Fabric

What is Hemp Fabric?  Fabric derived from the stalks of the Cannabis sativa plant is known as "hemp fabric," and it is one of the many types of textiles.  The hemp plant has two layers of tissue t...

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Acetate Fabric

What is Acetate Fabric?  Fabric made of acetate offers a more budget-friendly alternative to luxurious materials like silk and rayon.  They are made from wood pulp-based cellulose filaments that a...

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Cable Knit Fabric

What is Cable Knit Fabric? When a certain loop transfer process is used to make fabric, the result is a double-knit fabric called cable knit.  The wales in the fabric have the appearance of a rope...

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Slub Knit Fabric

What is Slub Knit Fabric?  The yarn used to make slub knit fabric is often not of a consistent thickness throughout its length.  In the days before machines were invented to spin fiber, humans had...