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Linen
One of the oldest textile fibers known. Though the fiber and the fabric are both commonly known as linen, it is actually flax, the fiber of the Linum plant. Linen is generally favored for its fine,...
Moiré Finish (watered effect)
A wavy, rippled or watered appearance on a woven rib fabric and that is produced by the action of heat and heavy pressure from rollers.
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The appearance is caused by differences in the...
Tweed British
A rough fabric of wiry heavy...
Emerised
A fabric which has been passed over a series of emery-covered rollers to produce a suede-like....