A LIST OF FABRIC TERMS FOR YOUR COMMUITY POEM WRITING

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Silk The fabric is woven using the natural filament fiber produced by the silkworm in the construction of its cocoon. Silk is a naturally strong, lustrous, and fine fiber that produces long-lasting, versatile, and high-quality multi-purpose fabrics.

Smocking A form of embroidery in which fabric is gathered and folded to provide increased stretch and comfort. Developed in the Middle Ages, smocking requires soft, lightweight, durable fabric, often batiste, voile or lawn, and is typically used for collars, cuffs and bodices. Smocking often reduces the fabric's original width by up to two thirds.

Acetate

Acrylic

Alencon Lace

Alpaca

Angora

Applique

Argyle

Baize

Bamboo

Bark Cloth

Basket Weave

Batik

Batiste

Bengaline

Blend

Boucle

Broadcloth

Brocade

Buckram

Burling

Burlap

Burn-out Velvet

Calender

Calico

Cambric

Camel Hair

Canvas

Carding

Cashmere

Chambray

Chantilly Lace

Charmeuse

Cheesecloth

Chiffon

Chintz

Combed Yarn

Corduroy

Cotton

Crepe

Crepe-back Satin

Crepe de Chine

Crimp

Crochet

Damask

Delaine

Denim

Denim-Stretch

Dobby

Double Knit

Duck Fabric

Dupioni Silk

Elastic

Elastique

Embossing

Embroidery

Eyelet

Faille

Felt

Flannel

Flax

Fleece

Foil

Foulard

Gabardine

Gauze

Georgette

Gin

Gingham

Gossamer

Greasy Wool

Grosgrain

Habotai

Herringbone

Houndstooth

Ikat

Interfacing & Interlining

Jacquard

Jersey

Kapok

Khaki

Knitting

Lace

Lambswool

Lamé

Lawn

Leather

Linen

Loom

Lurex

Lycra

Lyocell

Madras

Matte Jersey

Melton

Mercerize

Merino Wool

Mesh

Microfibers

Modal

Mohair

Moleskin

Muslin

Nap

Net

Nylon

Oil Cloth

Organdy

Organza

Paisley

Panné Velvet

Pashmina

Percale

Pile

Pima Cotton   Piqué

Plaid

Plissé

Plush

Ply

Polyester

Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

Poplin

Raschel Knit

Rayon

Re-Embroidered

Ribbon

Rip-Stop Nylon

Sailcloth

Sanforize

Sateen

Satin

Seersucker

Sequins

Sharkskin

Shantung

Sheer Fabric

Spandex

Stone Wash

Suede

Synthetic

Taffeta

Tapestry

Tartan   Tencel

Terry Cloth

Tie-Dye

Tulle

Tweed

Twill

Ultrasuede

Upholstery

Velour

Velvet

Velveteen

Vinyl

Viscose

Voile

Warp

Weave

Weft

Whipcord

Wool

Wool-Double Crepe

Wool-Merino

Worsted

Yarn     Zibeline