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Abaca
A vegetable leaf fiber derived from the Musa textilis plant. It is mainly grown in the Philippines but is also found, in smaller amounts, in Africa, Malaysia, Indonesia and Costa Rica. The fiber is...
Wind Chester
This is very light weight jacket made out of nylon, provided with zip with close elastic waist band and cuffs. Often comes with hood...
Peachskin
The term used to describe the soft surface of certain textiles which feels like, and has the appearance of, the skin of a...
Tencel
A cellulosic fiber produced by Courtaulds, spun from an amine oxide solvent that offers a higher degree of polymerization than is available with rayon. Characteristics: pleasant feel or hand, good....