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Repellency


The ability of a fabric to resist such things as wetting and staining by water, stains, soil,...

Durability


The ability of a fabric to resist wear through continual...

Percale


Percale refers to a closely woven, high thread count, cotton fabric often used for sheets and...

Twill


A fabric that shows a distinct diagonal wale on the face such as denim, gabardine, or...

Lever lace


A lace made on a Leavers machine. The machine uses mechanically controlled bobbins and is controlled by a jacquard mechanism. They can produce fine delicate patterns that resemble handmade...

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