Weave

habutai

02.09.2025

Smooth, soft, light, plain weave silk originally hand woven in Japan.

grey goods

Woven fabric as it comes from the loom; undyed, unbleached, unprinted and unfinished. Also called greige goods.

grenadine

A fine, loosely woven fabric in a leno weave.

glazed

Cotton fabrics such as chintz or tartan treated to give them a polished look.

gingham

Plain weave cotton fabric. Usually yarn dyed and woven to create stripes, checks or plaids.

georgette

A sheer, strong silk or silk like clothing fabric with a dull, creped surface.

galloon

A narrow band or braid used as trimming and commonly made of lace, metallic thread or embroidery.

gabardine

A sturdy, tightly woven fabric of cotton, wool or rayon twill.

frisé

French for curl. Applied to different weaves made of looped, knotted or curled yarns.