| Different Textiles | Kinds of Clothing | Fashion Styles | Colour Descriptions | | |
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| Taffeta [ plain weave fabric, rib variation, made of acetate or silk yarn; has slight sheen and makes a rustling sound. Firm fabric. |
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| Terrycloth pile weave, looped fabric with two sets of warps and one filling. As the filling is tightened, the warps loop. |
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| Tweed
rough surface woolen material woven with yarns of several colours to achieve patterns, checks or plaids. Originally associated with durable countrywear. |
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| Twill weave strong compact weave identified by diagonal line on fabric. Warp face twill includes denim and gabardine. |
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| Velour [ pile knit or woven fabric using terry construction and then cut to produce soft velvety surface. |
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| Velveteen [ pile fabric with extra set of filling yarn, uniformly cut. Normally made of cotton. |
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| Vinyl [ plastic with leather-like appearance used in handbags, wallets etc. |
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| Voile [ sheer, soft drapable fabric made of cotton, cotton blends or man-made fibres. |
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| Warp
lengthwise yarns in weaving. |
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| Weaves
Types: Plain - normal Basket Basket - two yarns over two or more combinations. Rib - using larger yarns in one direction to give rib effect Satin - see above Twill - see above |
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| Weft
filling or horizontal yarn. |
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| Worsted [ using longer, combed yarns which are tightly twisted. Fabric has less fuzzy, crisp appearance. |
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