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fabric woven in such a way that it has a satin weave for the pattern and a plain or twill weave for the background. Damasks are reversible.
hard wearing twill weave cloth of coloured warp yarn (normally indigo blue) and white filling yarn. Used in jeans etc.
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sheer cotton fabric, often with lengthwise cord effect.
lightweight fabric with designs of dots of various sizes achieved through clip spot weaving technique.
woven with five yarns to produce heavy reversible fabric. May be of two colours and is used for coats, jackets or capes.
light to heavy cotton fabric of plain weave. Used in men’s trousers and as shoe uppers in espadrilles (summer shoe)
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fabric of good body, ribbed and usually lustrous and which is used for evening wear.
fabric made by compressing matted fibres using heat and moisture. Widely used in hats because it can be shaped and molded.
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plain weave soft fabric achieved by lightly raising fibre ends by napping. Mainly used for nightwear, children’s wear and men’s shirts. May be made out of wool, cotton or other fibre.
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the plant from which linen is made.
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light weight twill weave silk with small design usually used to make neckties.