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Some more terms:
Appearance Rating
Term applies to the smoothness of fabrics – usually wash and wear or durable press – after washing and tumbling drying. Industry has adopted standard test methods for rating...

Eco Wool
Sheared from free range roaming sheep that have not been subjected to toxic flea dipping, and have not been treated with chemicals, dyes, or bleaches. Eco wool comes in natural tones of white, grey...

Organza
Sheer, thin, stiff, wiry, plain weave fabric of hard-twistedsilk or manmade filament fibers. Crushes easily but canreadilypressed.Used for evening gowns,...

Textured
Referring to the arrangement or character of the yarns on the surface of the fabric. Often used to describe fabrics with surface interest the result of using novelty yarns or novelty weaves such as...

Shirred Waist
A decorative gathering (as of cloth) made by drawing up the material along two or more parallel lines of....

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