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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.

The highest grade of material made from the best of stock: Saxony, Silesia, or Australia merino wool. Two up and one down twill weave is used. Cloth must be even and smooth for its use as covering...

The technique of permanently joining together two fabrics or layers of fabrics together by a bonding agent.into one package. The bonding of fibers in a single layer of material is called a web....

Fold of fabric, folded back upon itself so that the pleat is comprised of three layers; occurs vertically only. Pleats may be partially stitched or pressed down. Kinds of pleats include: knife...

A tracksuit is a article of clothing consisting of two parts- trousers and a jacket. It was originally intended for use in sports mainly as what athletes wore over the clothes they competed in to be...

Customer's Own Material -- a term describing when a customer, not the upholsterer or factory supplies material for use. It is a common practice to charge a cutting fee. This compensates somewhat for...