A double-weave construction for cut-pile fabrics in which the pile yarns are caught by one shot of weft.
A light, plain weave, sheer fabric of cotton, rayon, silk or wool used especially for making dresses and curtains.
A manufactured fiber made of regenerated cellulose, most commonly obtained from wood pulp. The European word for Rayon.
Wool that has never been used or reclaimed from any spun, woven, knitted, felted, manufactured or used product.
Any of various typically tough, flexible, shiny plastics, often used for coverings and clothing.
A llama-like animal of the Andes. Expensive and scarce, it is considered the finest classified wool. Sale of this fiber is regulated by the Peruvia...
A point lace without net background. The design is usually embroidered ground removed later by a chemical process that leaves only the embroidery.
Cotton or rayon pile fabric with short, close filling loops cut by sharp knives to create the velvety pile. Unlike velvet that is woven face to fac...
A warp pile fabric with short-cut close pile that gives a smooth rich surface, soft to the touch. Effect is obtained by weaving two faces together ...