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A fabric, knit or woven, with an open texture, fine or coarse.

A mesh is similar to fabric or a web in that it has many connected or weaved pieces. In clothing, a mesh is often defined as fabric that has a large number of closely-spaced holes, such as is common practice for modern sports jerseys.

A general term for fabric with open spaces between the yarns. It may be knit, woven or knotted (net) in construction.

A type of fabric characterized by its net-like open appearance, and the spaces between the yarns. Mesh is available in a variety of constructions including wovens, knits, laces, or crocheted fabrics.

A sheet of fabric-like woven fine wire, similar to the kind used for screen doors.

Similar to a pique knit, but with a more open texture for increased breathability. Larger knit than Cool Weave.

Mesh fabric is available in a variety of constructions and is characterized by its net-like open appearance, and the spaces between the yarns.

A woven knit, or knotted material of open texture with evenly spaced holes.

An open-weave knitted or woven fabric that produces a net or sheer-like effect.

Oil from the linen (flax) plant's seeds. Used as a finish, often "Boiled" (containing metallic driers) or "Raw" (natural). Also used as a component in most oil-based varnishes, including polyurethane...

A diving suit is an item of clothing or device designed for protecting divers from the underwater environment. Modern diving suits can be divided into two kinds: ambient pressure or "soft" diving...

A yarn spinning method in which roving ( a thin strand of fiber with very little twist) is fed to a 'traveler' with rotates around the edge of a ring. Inside the ring is a faster rotating bobbin. The...

Artificial aging by wear and tear to leather or wood. In wood this can be physical distressing such as dents, gouges, worm holes, and scratches, or finish distressing such as wearing away, crackle,...

Stays were worn by children, both boys and girls, from the age of 18 months or when they were walking well. The first stays a child wore were "soft" or lightly boned and were never tightly laced....