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| Acetate |
A manufactured fiber formed by compound of cellulose,
refined from cotton linters and/or wood pulp, and acetic acid that
has been extruded through a spinneret and then hardened. Acetate is
a fiber primarily used in fabrics for pants and jacket linings. Acetate
is silky, thin, dries fast and is resistant to shrinking and stretching.
Acetate fabrics also drape and dye well.
View
acetate felt fabric. |
| Acrylic |
Acrylic is a synthetic fiber with a soft, wool-like feel. Acrylic
fabrics tend to be more resistant to sunlight and wrinkling. Many
dress and upholstery fabrics contain acrylic fibers. In fact, most
of our felt fabrics are 100% acrylic. Acrylic is machine machine washable
and retains color very well. |
| Alpaca |
A natural hair fiber from Llamas. It's similar to cashmere in its
softness and luxury. Suitable for jackets, coats or throws. |
| Appliqué |
Appliqué is a technique in which cut-out pieces of fabric
or textile decorations are added to fabric to create designs. Appliqué
adds dimension and texture to fabric. |
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It originally referred to fabric made from the bark of trees. Today,
the term describes fabric with a bark-like surface texture. Bark cloth
is now most often made from 100% cotton.The bark cloths made today
often have vintage designs reminiscent of those used during the heyday
of bark cloth: the 1940’s and 50’s.
Bark cloth should only be dry-cleaned.
View bark cloth fabric. |
| Batik |
Batik is an Indonesian fabric dyeing technique. Certain areas of
the fabric are coated with wax or paste to keep dye from penetrating.
After dyeing the wax is removed so the design appears in the original
color of the cloth. The process can be repeated several times to achieve
the desired result. The veined look of some batiks is due to dye penetrating
through cracks in the wax.
View batik fabric. |
| Batiste |
Batiste is a sheer, soft, plain-weave fabric often made of combed
cotton, polyester/cotton or silk. Batiste can be used for nightwear,
lingerie, shirts and dresses. |
| Batting |
Batting is traditionally the middle layer, or stuffing, of a quilt.
Batting can be made from cotton, polyester, silk, wool or a blend
of these. Different types of batting vary in size and fiber content.
Batting also helps conserve warmth. |
| Bengaline |
Bengaline is a fabric with a crosswise rib made from textile fibers
in combination. At one time bengalines were most often made from cotton,
silk, rayon or wool. Now bengaline is most commonly made from acetate
and polyester. Bengaline is similar to faille but heavier weight.
View bengaline
moiré fabric. |
| Bouclé |
A knit or woven fabric with small curls or loops that create a nubby
surface. The fabric has a looped, knotted surface and is often used
in sweater looks, vests and coats. |
| Boiled Wool |
Felted knitted wool, it offers the flexibility of a knit with great
warmth. Create your own by washing double the needed amount of 100%
wool jersey in hot water and drying in a hot dryer. Expect 50% shrinkage.
Appropriate for jackets, vests and stuffed animals. |
| Broadcloth |
A plain weave tightly woven fabric that is usually made from 100%
cotton or a cotton blend. Most common uses are quilting and shirt-making.
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45" Broadcloth. View
60" Broadcloth. |
| Brocade |
Brocade is an Asian-influenced fabric with an intricately designed,
raised pattern. Brocade is usually made of silk, rayon or nylon yarns,
although cotton and satin can also be used. The pattern is usually
emphasized by contrasting colors and surfaces and is only on the face
of the fabric. Brocade is appropriate for upholstery, draperies, handbags
and eveningwear.
View silk brocade fabric. |
| Burlap |
A loosely constructed, heavy weight, plain weave fabric. It has
a rough hand. Appropriate for draperies and decorative items. |
| Burn-out Velvet |
Created from two different fibers, the velvet is removed with chemicals
in a pattern leaving the backing fabric intact. Appropriate for more
unconstructed and loosely fit garments. |
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| Calico |
While calico sometimes refers to a coarse and not fully processed
cotton, we use the term to refer to plain weave 100% cotton fabrics
used for quilting. While most of our calicos are printed with small,
repeated floral designs, that is not the case with all of them. Calicos
are machine washable.
View cotton calico fabric. |
| Cambric |
Cambric is a lightweight cotton used as fabric for lace and needlework.
Cambric is firm and closely woven and is treated to give it a slight
gloss on one side. Cambric is slightly heavier than muslin. |
| Camel's Hair |
A natural fiber obtained from the under-hair of the camel. It is
relatively close to cashmere. Appropriate for coats and jackets. Very
soft hand. |
| Canvas |
Canvas is a heavy, firm, strong fabric often made of cotton or acrylic.
Canvas is excellent for awnings, slipcovers and covers for boats.
Canvas is available in many grades and qualities. |
| Cashmere |
Cashmere is a highly appreciated lightweight dress fabric. It is
collected by combing the hair of the Cashmere goat, found in the Middle
and Far East. While very soft, warm and luxurious it is not particularly
durable. Cashmere is often combined with wool and is commonly used
in sweaters, shawls, suits, blazers, coats and dresses. Cashmere tends
to be more expensive because each goat only produces about 4 ounces
a year. |
| Challis |
Challis is a lightweight, plain weave fabric usually made of cotton,
rayon or wool. Challis can be used for blouses, dresses, skirts and
neckties. |
| Chambray |
Chambray is a plain woven fabric most often made from cotton. Chambray
can also be made from silk or synthetic fibers. Lighter weight chambrays
are used for shirts, dresses and children’s garments. Heavier
chambrays are used for work clothes. Chambray is usually made from
blue and white fibers. It can also be made in striped, checkered and
figured patterns. Chambray tends to have a frosted appearance. Our
chambrays can be viewed in our Denim Fabrics section.
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denim fabric. |
| Charmuese |
Chambray is a plain woven fabric most often made from cotton. Chambray
can also be made from silk or synthetic fibers. Lighter weight chambrays
are used for shirts, dresses and children’s garments. Heavier
chambrays are used for work clothes. Chambray is usually made from
blue and white fibers. It can also be made in striped, checkered and
figured patterns. Chambray tends to have a frosted appearance. Our
chambrays can be viewed in our Denim Fabrics section.
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denim fabric. |
| Chenille |
A soft fabric in which the fibers are combined and tufted to create
a protruding pile. Chenille refers to the structure of the fibers
rather than the fibers themselves. This process can be applied to
acrylic, cotton, rayon, silk or wool. Chenille is made in dress, decorative
and upholstery weights. Chenille should be dry-cleaned only.
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| Chiffon |
A lightweight fabric usually made from nylon, polyester, rayon or
silk. It is used in dresses, blouses, scarves and veils. Chiffon is
machine-washable if it is nylon or polyester. Nylon chiffon should
be hung to dry. If it is rayon or silk it is to be dry-cleaned only.
View chiffon fabric. |
| Corduroy |
Cotton is a soft, natural, vegetable fiber that grows around the
seed of the cotton plant. The breathable textile made from cotton
fibers is the most widely used in the world. Most fabrics made primarily
of cotton are machine washable unless they are decorative, such as
bark cloths, etc. Cotton is a fabric of medium strength and dyes well.
Nevertheless, cotton also absorbs moisture, serves as a haven for
dust mites and compresses.
View 100% cotton novelty fabric. |
| Cotton |
Cotton is a soft, natural, vegetable fiber that grows around the
seed of the cotton plant. The breathable textile made from cotton
fibers is the most widely used in the world. Most fabrics made primarily
of cotton are machine washable unless they are decorative, such as
bark cloths, etc. Cotton is a fabric of medium strength and dyes well.
Nevertheless, cotton also absorbs moisture, serves as a haven for
dust mites and compresses.
View 100% cotton novelty fabric. |
| Crepe |
A lightweight dress fabric with a crinkled texture that is achieved
by using highly twisted yarns. It is available in two varieties: soft
(Oriental) and hard or crisped. Crepe is most often made in silk,
polyester or rayon. Some varieties of crepe are crepe de chine, crepe
georgette, marocain, matelasse crepe and crepe plisse.
Crepe can be used to make blouses, coats, dresses and suits. Polyester
crepe is machine-washable. Rayon and silk crepes are to be dry-cleaned
only.
View satin back crepe fabric. |
| Crepe de Chine |
Silk crepe de chine has a slightly crinkly surface create with highly
twisted fibers. It comes in three weights: 2 ply, appropriate for
blouses and lingerie; 3 ply, appropriate for dresses, fuller pants
and dresses; and 4 ply, most luxurious and best for trousers and jackets. |
| Crewel |
Crewel is a hand embroidery technique in which fine, loosely twisted
yarn is chain stitched on cotton cloth. Imperfections, color variations,
irregularities, natural black specks, dye marks, and dirt spots are
characteristics that identify crewel as genuine. Most crewel designs
are outlines of flowers, vines or leaves. |
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| Damask |
Damask can be made from cotton, linen, silk, wool or synthetic fibers.
Damask fabrics are reversible and are usually tone-on-tone. Damask
is suitable for draperies, curtains bed and table linens. Multi-colored
damask is known as lampa. |
| Denim |
Denim is a cotton twill textile that mostly used for jeans and jackets.
It can also be combined with Lycra to add stretch. Denim is becoming
a more common decorative and upholstery fabric. Due to the twill construction,
one color predominates on the fabric surface. Denim is suitable for
pants, jackets and skirts. Pre-wash and dry 100% cotton denim at least
twice to eliminate shrinkage and color bleeding.
View denim fabric. |
| Doeskin |
Generally applied to fabric with a low nap that is brushed in one
direction to create a soft suede-like hand on the fabric front. Great
for tops, pants and fuller skirts. |
| Duck Cloth |
Duck cloth is a tightly woven, heavy cotton fabric. Its properties
are wind and snag resistance. Duck cloth can be used for apparel,
tents, decorative items and much more. The duck cloth we carry is
very similar to canvas and sailcloth. |
| Dupioni Silk |
A crisp fabric with irregular slubs. It is perfect for tailored
slimmer silhouettes like flat-front trousers, jackets and fitted blouses
and dresses. Silk Dupioni can be machine washed in the gentle cycle
and drip-dried. |
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| Embroidery |
Embroidery is a variety of needlework in which colored threads are
sewn onto fabric to create designs.
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| Eyelet |
Eyelets are fabrics with cut out areas stitched or embroidered around
the edges to prevent unraveling. |
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| Faille |
Faille is a glossy, finely ribbed fabric made from using heavier
yarns in the filling than in the warp. Faille finishes are most often
woven from silk, cotton, rayon or polyester. Faille is similar to
bengaline but lighter weight. |
| Felt |
Felt is made from matted, condensed and pressed fibers. Felt is
also soft, as the fibers form the structure of the fabric. Felt is
a popular fabric for crafts, and pool and poker tables.
View felt fabric. |
| Flannel |
Flannel is a warm, medium-weight fabric made from cotton, wool,
wool and cotton or wool with synthetic fibers. Flannel is also known
for its softness which is achieved by brushing the fabric to lift
the fiber ends.
View flannel fabric. |
| Fleece |
Fleece is a napped fabric with a deep, soft, woolly-style surface
developed in the 1980’s by Malden Mills. Fleece has many appealing
properties: it is soft, it dries quickly and still insulates when
wet. Since it is also lightweight, you won’t perspire too much
when active. Polar fleece is machine washable.
View polar fleece fabric. |
| Fur |
The fur we carry is artificial and made from synthetic material.
View Low Pile Fur Fabric.
View Medium Pile Fur Fabric.
View Long Pile Fur Fabric.
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| Gabardine |
Gabardine is a durable, tightly woven twill with diagonal ribs on
the right side. It can be woven in many different fibers, alone or
blended. Cotton, rayon and wool are three of the most common fibers. |
| Gauze |
A sheer, open-weave fabric usually cotton or silk. It is suitable
for blouses, dresses and curtains. |
| Gingham |
Gingham is a fabric in which dyed yarns and white yarns form a checkered
pattern. It is most commonly made from cotton.
View gingham check fabric. |
| Georgette |
Georgette is a sheer polyester/silk fabric with a crinkled, crepe-like
surface. Georgette is commonly used for blouses and flowing dresses. |
| Grosgrain |
Grosgrain is a firmly woven, ribbed fabric. Because of its dressy
appearance it is often used in trimmings for formal wear and in neckties.
Grosgrain is usually made of silk or rayon with cotton filler. It
is to be dry-cleaned only. |
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| Habutai |
Habutai is a very lightweight and soft plain weave silk. It is similar
to, but heavier than, China silk. Habutai is also lighter than shantung.
Habutai tends to have many defects in the cloth since it is made from
waste silk that can be twisted. These defects, however, do not affect
the cloth. |
| Herringbone |
Herringbone is broken twill weave producing a zigzag pattern resembling
the varying diagonals of a fish’s backbone. |
| Houndstooth |
Houndstooth is a small broken check pattern most commonly found
on dress goods. View checkered decorative fabrics.
View checkered decorative fabrics. |
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| Interlock Knit |
Also known as T-shirt knit. It usually has stretch across the grain.
Great for tops, skirts and lightweight pants. |
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| Jacquard |
Jacquard is the name of an intricate fabric weaving method invented
by Joseph Marie Jacquard. Jacquard is also refers to an intricately
woven shiny fabric with an all-over interwoven design. The different
types of yarns and stitch patterns create textured and dimensional
designs. Jacquard fabrics include brocade, damask and tapestry. Silk,
rayon and polyester are the most common fabrics to which the jacquard
process is applied to.
View jacquard decorative fabric.
View
jacquard upholstery fabric.
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| Jersey Fabric |
Jersey is a slightly elastic machine knit dress fabric. Jersey knits
are usually made of wool or cotton but can also be made from rayon
or synthetic fibers. |
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| Khaki |
Khaki is a sturdy twilled fabric. Khaki can be made from cotton,
worsted or linen yarns, wool or from synthetic fiber blends. |
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| Lace |
A decorative mesh of interlaced threadwork which is plaited, knotted,
looped and turned to make either simple or complicated patterns and
raised work. Lace also refers to an ornamental, openwork fabric made
by the intricate manipulation of fibers and yarn. |
| Lamé |
Lamé is one of the most basic evening wear fabrics. Lamé
is woven with metallic yarns which produce a unique glistening effect.
Some of the varieties of lamé are tissue lamé (not backed),
hologram lamé (organza), tricot lamé (backed with tricot),
and flat lamé. Lamé should not be machine washed nor
dry cleaned.
View lamé fabric. |
| Linen |
Linen is produced using the fibers from the flax plant. Linen is
stronger and more naturally lustrous than cotton. Linen fabrics are
very cool and absorbent, but wrinkle very easily, unless blended with
manufactured fibers. Linen has many properties including soil-resistance,
moisture absorption and stiffness. Linen also drapes away from the
skin rather than clinging to it. Therefore, linen is primarily used
in lightweight summer clothing. Depending on the weight, it’s
also appropriate for anything from heirloom sewing and blouses to
slacks and jackets. Linen can be machine washed and tumbled on low.
Remove before it’s completely dry and hang for a pleasingly
casual look.
View Linen Dress Fabric.
View
Linen Decorative Fabric.
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| Loden |
Loden is a water-resistant greasy wool used in heavy coatings. |
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| Melton |
A heavyweight, dense, compacted, and tightly woven wool or wool
blend fabric used mainly for coats. |
| Microfibers |
Microfiber- Microfiber is a lightweight synthetic fiber that can
be woven into fabrics with a soft and luxurious silk or suede-like
finish. Microfiber is available in acrylic, nylon, polyester and rayon.
Microfiber is naturally water repellant. It is also wrinkle resistant
and easy to care for. Microfiber is machine washable. |
| Mohair |
Mohair is obtained from the Angora goat and is known for its durability
and resiliency. The value and quality of mohair are determined by
its luster. Mohair can also be woven with cotton, silk or wool. |
| Moiré |
Moiré is a textile finish that is achieved by passing fabric
between engraved rollers that press a watermarked motif into the fabric.
Moiré is a finish that is commonly used in dress and decorative
fabrics. The moiré finish can be given to acetate, rayon, cotton
and other types of fabric. Many of our dress moirés are specifically
acetate/cotton blends. Moiré is to be dry-cleaned only.
View moiré fabric. |
| Moleskin |
- Moleskin is a heavy, strong (usually cotton) fabric woven with
coarse, carded yarns that give it a velvety nap. The feel of moleskin
is smooth and solid, reminiscent of suede. The reverse has a satiny
look and feel. Generally, will contain 2-4% spandex. Great for
pants, jackets and heavy shirts.
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| Muslin |
Muslin- Muslin is a plain woven, usually non dyed cotton fabric.
It is available bleached (white) and unbleached (off white). Muslin
is often used as neutral background for appliqué in quilts.
View muslin fabric. |
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| Novelty |
Novelty fabrics are almost exclusively 100% cotton. Novelty fabrics
tend to have fun designs such as trains, sports, food, etc. These
are excellent fabrics for quilts, crafts, garments, curtains and light-usage
decorative items. Novelty fabric is machine-washable.
View novelty fabric. |
| Nylon |
Nylon- Nylon is a synthetic material which is strong and elastic.
It is also stain and water resistant. Some of the hallmarks of nylon
are its flexibility and color retention. It is also moth and mildew
resistant. Nylon is also washable.
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| Organdy |
Organdy is a stiff, transparent dress fabric - usually cotton or
polyester - made with slightly twisted yards. Organdy is also noted
for its crisp finish. Organdy can be used for blouses and dresses
as well as for draperies. Organdy can also be used for apparel trim
such as cuffs and collars. |
| Organza |
Organza is an almost transparent, mesh-like sheer fabric. Organza
tends to have a stiff hand or feel. It is similar to chiffon but is
heavier and has more body. It is also similar to tulle but flows freer.
Organza is used in bridal wear, trimming, neckwear and as lining for
sheer fabrics. It is also often used in layers for gowns. Organdy
can be made of silk, rayon, nylon, or polyester. |
| Osnaburg |
Osnaburg is a medium to heavyweight coarsely woven cotton. Osnaburg
can be made of 100% cotton or a cotton and polyester blend. Higher
grades of finished osnaburg are known for their durability and can
be used for mattress ticking, slipcovers, work wear and apparel.
Osnaburg can also be used for industrial purposes as sack or bag
material. It can also serve as a less expensive drapery or upholstery
fabric. Osnaburg is most often used in its natural color, but it
can also be dyed or printed.
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| Paisley |
The name is derived from Paisley, Scotland which became one of the
primary producers of paisley in 18th- century Britain. The paisley
design always incorporates teardrop shaped swirls with intricate designs
inside. Paisley is a classic design that is often found on drapery
and quilting fabrics.
View paisley fabric. |
| Panné Velvet |
Panné is a lustrous, lightweight velvet fabric, in which
the pile has been flattened in one direction. Has good stretch across
the grain. Appropriate for tops and dresses. |
| Percale |
Percale is a closely woven, plain weave cotton sheeting made from
carded and combed yarns. The high thread count of percale lends it
a soft, silk-like feel. |
| Piqué |
A medium-weight cotton or cotton blend fabric with a pebbly weave
that looks almost like a check. Suitable for vests, jackets and fitted
blouses. Also used in children’s clothes. |
| Plaid |
Plaid is an overlapping crisscross pattern made by using different
colored threads in the warp and weft. Plaid originated in Scotland,
where it is known as Tartan. Most of the plaids we carry are drapery
weight fabrics although we also carry a few upholstery weight plaids.
Our plaid fabrics are not machine washable; they are to be dry cleaned
only.
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Plaid Decorative Fabric.
View
Plaid Upholstery.
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| Plissé |
Plissé is a fabric with a creased or pleated effect created
by treating the fabric with a solution that shrinks part of it. Plissé
usually has a striped or spotted design and has a slight resemblance
to seersucker.. It can be made of acetate, cotton or rayon. |
| Poplin |
Poplin is a tightly woven medium weight fabric with a slight rib
effect made of cotton or a polyester/cotton blend. It is often given
a water-repellant finish. Poplin is commonly used for men’s
trench coats, pants and shirts and women’s dresses. Poplin is
machine-washable. |
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| Quilted Fabric |
Quilted fabric is pre-quilted and generally used for blankets and
wall hangings. Most of our quilted fabrics are 50% cotton and 50%
polyester. The quilted fabrics we carry are available in a variety
of stitches from vertical lines to the classic diamond stitch. Our
quilted fabrics are also available in solid colors and with novelty
designs. Most of our quilted fabrics have 2.5oz. polyester batting
(or fiber fill) in the middle with tricot backing. Most of our quilted
fabrics are machine washable, however there may be a few that are
to be dry cleaned only. Please be sure to read the product description
in order to find out the proper care for each pre-quilted fabric.
View
Novelty Pre-Quilted Fabrics.
View Solid Pre-Quilted Fabrics. |
| Quilting Fabric |
Quilting fabric is generally 100% cotton and 45” wide. Novelty
and calico fabrics are two of the most common and popular fabrics
used for quilts.
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| Railroaded |
Railroaded refers to the orientation of the pattern on a fabric.
It describes a vertical or sideways pattern on the fabric. It also
includes fabrics where stripes run horizontally. Below is an example
of a fabric with a railroaded (vertical) pattern.
Below is an example
of a fabric with a railroaded (vertical) pattern.
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| Rayon |
Rayon is a synthetic textile fiber made from regenerated cellulose
that is derived from vegetable matter. Rayon has a silky feel, lustrous
appearance, good draping qualities and dyes well. Rayon is used for
tops, skirts, shirts and dresses. |
| Rib Knit |
This knit has tremendous stretch across the grain a 1 x 1 rib has
one rib up and one down. A 2 x 1 rib has two ribs up and one down,
similar to a Poor Boy Knit. |
| Rayon |
A natural fiber created from wood pulp, it usually has good drape
and a soft hand. It’s appropriate for tops, shirts, skirts and dresses. |
| Rip-stop Nylon |
A lightweight, wind resistant, and water resistant fabric. Appropriate
for outdoor wear and equipment as well as outdoor flags. |
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| Satin |
A smoothly finished fabric with a glossy face and a dull back. Acetate,
nylon, polyester, silk are the fibers used for most satins. The softness
and sheen of the satin will vary depending on the fiber used. Silk
or rayon satins have the best stitch results. When cotton is used,
the fabric becomes sateen.
At J & O we carry four types of satin:
Crepe Back Satin (machine washable)
L'Amour Satin (machine washable)
Mystique Satin (machine washable)
Slipper Satin (dry clean Only)
Slipper satin is compactly woven and was originally used for women's
evening shoes. |
| Seersucker |
Seersucker is a crinkled, traditionally striped, lightweight fabric
mainly used for summer garments, especially suits, slacks and children's
garments. Seersucker is usually made from cotton but may incorporate
nylon, silk and other yarns.
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| Sequins |
Sequins are small, round and flat pieces of metal or plastic sewn
or glued onto a garment to add interest. Most of our sequin fabrics
use plastic sequins that adhere to a knitted base fabric. Sequins
that are sewn onto the fabric tend to adhere better; thus fabrics
with the sequins sewed on are more expensive. Sequin fabrics are most
definitely not washable and are to be dry cleaned only.
View sequin fabrics. |
| Shantung |
Shantung is a medium weight, plain-weave fabric with an unevenly
ribbed surface and a plain texture. Shantung is often used for dresses
and suits. Although similar to Dupioni silk, shantung has a more refined
appearance with smaller slubs. Silk shantung is to be dry-cleaned
only. Polyester and cotton shantung are both machine washable. |
| Sheeting |
Sheeting is a plain woven cotton cloth made from carded yarns that
can be found in medium and heavy weights. Low thread count sheeting
is called muslin, while high thread count sheeting with combed yarns
is known as percale. |
| Silk |
Silk is a protein fiber that can be woven into textiles. Silk is
known for its softness, luster and beauty. Along with its beauty,
high quality silk is also strong. Dilk is to be dry-cleaned only.
Silk will also fade in sunlight and stains easily.
View
our silk decorative fabric.
View
our silk brocade fabric.
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| Slinky Knit |
It drapes well, never wrinkles and washes beautifully. It’s
the perfect travel fabric with four-way stretch for ultimate comfort.
Suitable for almost any wardrobe item. |
| Spandex |
Spandex is a lightweight, highly elastic synthetic fabric known
for its strength, durability and resistance to water and oils. Spandex
is also highly elastic and abrasion resistant. |
| Suede |
Suede primarily refers to the velvet-like nap finish given to some
leather products. The suede carried at J & O Fabrics is made from
polyester, not animal skins. Our suede fabrics are thin, lightweight
and intended primarily for use in garments. Our polyester suede is
machine washable.
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suede cloth.
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ultra-suede.
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| Taffeta |
It can be made from silk or synthetic fibers. It is one of the most
common fabrics for gowns and evening wear. It is also suitable for
interior treatments such as draperies. As far as silk taffeta is concerned
there are two distinct types: yarn-dyed and piece-dyed. Piece-dyed
taffeta is often used in linings and is quite soft. Yarn-dyed taffeta
is much stiffer and is often used in evening dresses. Taffeta can
be dry-cleaned.
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taffeta fabric. |
| Tapestry |
Tapestry is a heavy woven textile with intricate designs. Tapestry
is suitable for wall-hangings, upholstery and draperies. While most
tapestry fabrics are made with at least six colors in the warp, some
use only four colors
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tapestry fabric. |
| Tencel |
Created from wood pulp, Tencel is very soft with great drape. It’s
usually a medium weight fabric that suitable for pants, skirts and
jackets. |
| Terry Cloth |
Terry cloth is a cotton fabric with moisture absorbing properties
used for home fashions or summer apparel. Terry cloth is also used
for towels and robes. The absorbency is attributable to the loop pile
that can cover either side of the fabric. When the pile covers only
one side it is called "Turkish toweling". Terry cloth is
easy to launder and requires no ironing. |
| Ticking |
Ticking refers to a strong, durable, closely woven fabric in plain,
twill or satin weave. Ticking can made from linen or cotton and is
used both in upholstery and for covering mattresses. |
| Toile |
Toile primarily refers to a one color design that resembles pen
and ink drawings. Most toile fabrics depict allegorical or pastoral
scenes, although some designs may simply be of flowers, etc. Most
of our toile fabrics are lightweight, 100% cotton novelty prints and
are machine washable. Some of our toile fabrics, however, are heavier
weight decorative and drapery fabrics that are dry clean only.
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toile fabric. |
| Tricot |
Tricot is a flat-knitted fabric with ribs on the face and back that
is most often used as a lining or backing, as in tricot-backed lamé. |
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Tulle is a fine mesh netting made from nylon, rayon or silk. Tulle
is most often used for bridal veils and gowns, but can also be included
in gift favors, crafts, picture albums and other items. Tulle is softer
to the touch than netting.
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our 54" Tulle.
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our 108" Tulle.
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Netting
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| Tweed |
Tweed is one of the most durable fabrics we carry. It is an irregular,
heavy woolen fabric with an unfinished texture. Our tweeds are upholstery
weight.
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tweed fabric. |
| Twill |
Twill is a strong, durable fabric with a diagonally woven appearance.
Gabardine and denim are both varieties of twill. Out twill fabrics
are dress-weight and are composed of a polyester/cotton blend.
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| Ultra-Suede |
Ultra-suede is a synthetic micro-fiber fabric with a feel similar
to suede. Ultra-suede also ages better than real suede, is stain resistant
and is animal friendly.
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ultra-suede fabric. |
| Up-The-Roll |
This describes the most common (horizontal) orientation of fabric
patterns. Up-the-roll patterns run horizontally or right-side-up.
This includes vertically running stripes
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| Terry Cloth |
Terry cloth is a cotton fabric with moisture absorbing properties
used for home fashions or summer apparel. Terry cloth is also used
for towels and robes. The absorbency is attributable to the loop pile
that can cover either side of the fabric. When the pile covers only
one side it is called "Turkish toweling". Terry cloth is
easy to launder and requires no ironing. |
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| Velour |
Velour is a medium-weight, closely-woven fabric with a thick pile
reminiscent of velvet but lower. Velour also has some stretch. Appropriate
for tops and sportswear like pants and jackets. |
| Velvet |
Velvet is a type of tufted fabric in which the cut threads are very
evenly distributed, with a short dense pile, giving it its distinct
feel. Velvet can be made from any fiber. Although the highest grade
of velvet is made with silk, other materials are also being used now.
Cotton, polyester, poly-cotton, acetate and viscose are the primary
materials used for velvet, with cotton being particularly common.
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velvet fabric. |
| Velveteen |
Velveteen is a velvet-like fabric made from cotton with a short
pile. It is also lightweight and thus not suitable for upholstery.
Velveteen lacks the sheen and drape of velvet. It can be used to make
tops, skirts and fuller pants. |
| Vinyl (Naugahyde) |
Vinyl is a synthetic, leather-like material made from polyvinyl
chloride (PVC). Vinyl is very durable and will hold up under almost
any conditions. Therefore, it is a preferred upholstery fabric for
boat cushions, car interiors and patio furniture. The smooth surface
and water resistant properties of vinyl make it easy to clean.
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Marine Grade Vinyl.
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Solid Vinyl.
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Textured Vinyl.
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| Viscose |
Viscose is the most common type of refined rayon. Viscose rayon
typically has a soft and silky feel. Rayon is often used in linings
for high quality garments. Viscose is also absorbent and drapes well. |
| Voile |
A crisp, lightweight, plain weave cotton-like fabric, similar in
appearance to organdy and organza. It is appropriate for curtains
as well as blouses and dresses. |
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| Wool |
Wool is naturally stain and wrinkle resistant. It can absorb up
to 40% of it’s weight in moisture without feeling damp. Wool comes
in many forms including crepe, challis, gabardine, merino, melton,
jersey and worsted wool suitings. |
| Woolen Fabrics |
Woolen fabrics are counterparts to worsted fabrics. In woolen fabrics,
the fibers are deliberately tangled to produce a rougher surfaced
yarn and fabric. Fabrics made from woolen yarn are often fuzzy and
thick. |
| Worsted Fabrics |
Worsted fabric can be composed of any natural or synthetic fiber
but usually is made with wool. The process by which worsted fabric
is created maintains the fibers parallel before spinning. This in
turn creates tightly twisted yarns, one set of which runs along the
length of the fabric while another set runs perpendicularly to the
first. Worsted fabric has a hard, smooth surface. Gabardine is one
example of worsted fabric. |
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