Different Textiles | Kinds of Clothing | Fashion Styles | Colour Descriptions |
   
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Gabardine []
durable fabric of warp face twill weave used in such things as trousers and suits.
  Gauze []
thin transparent cloth made with open weave and low thread count and used for such things as wedding veils, blouses and dresses.
  Gingham []
medium weight fabric, usually of cotton or cotton blend, with small woven squares alternating in two colours.
  Gossamer []
soft, sheer, delicate fabric.
  Grain
the lengthwise or warp yarns of a fabric.
  Grosgrain []
obvious rib weave fabric, using more or thicker yarns to achieve the rib effect. Usually manufactured as ribbon and used for surface decoration.
Herring bone []
design that looks like a series of v’s achieved by the use of a right and left twill weave. Often used in wool for suit material, jackets etc.
  Homespun []
heavier, coarser plain weave fabric.
  Houndstooth [()]
see under check.