A lightweight textile with a low thread count that is lustrous and has an uneven textural appearance. It was originally made of silk but is found today in wool, silk, rayon, acetate and other...
Silk or rayon with a figured weave or 'burnt-out' finish. Faconne in French, means fancy weave. It has small designs all over the fabric. Fairly light in weight, and could be slightly creped....
The Ethereal Weave: Mousseline in the Tapestry of TextilesMousseline, also known as muslin in the English-speaking world, is a testament to the finesse and sophistication attainable in textile...
Fiberglass is a type of textile made from glass fibers that are woven or knitted into a fabric. These fibers are created by melting glass and then drawing it into thin strands, which are then woven...
The terms habotai and China silk are interchangeable and denote a fine, lightweight silk used for scarves and lightweight, sheer garments. Habotai is a plain weave fabric with a soft...