| 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. |
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| Gauze [ thin transparent cloth made with open weave and low thread count and used for such things as wedding veils, blouses and dresses. |
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| Gingham [ medium weight fabric, usually of cotton or cotton blend, with small woven squares alternating in two colours. |
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| Gossamer [ soft, sheer, delicate fabric. |
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| Grain
the lengthwise or warp yarns of a fabric. |
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| Grosgrain [ obvious rib weave fabric, using more or thicker yarns to achieve the rib effect. Usually manufactured as ribbon and used for surface decoration. |
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| 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. |
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| Homespun [ heavier, coarser plain weave fabric. |
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| Houndstooth [ see under check. |
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