Fabric Dictionary Guide

Menu Introduction to Challis Fabric The word Challis has been derived from “Shalee”, an Anglo-Indian word that means soft. Challis Fabric is also commonly known as Chally or Charlie. This lightweight fabric is a combination of silk and wool. Moreover, nowadays, you will also find this fabric made of single fiber like wool, silk, or […]

Menu When it comes to vintage fabrics, there are not many options better than Bark cloth fabric. However, it’s still one of the lesser-known fabrics you may have come across, and hence you can certainly do with reading a guide that explains everything there is to know about the barkcloth fabric. Before we start talking […]

Menu Don’t you love it how you can reuse your clothes by turning them upside down? Are you tired of the same old dress? Want to flip it and have the same printed fabric in a different design? For this renewal of your clothes, Albert Cloth Fabric is the best option. This fabric is a […]

Menu Aida is a cotton fabric, which has an original mesh used primarily for cross-stitch embroideries. It is an even weave cloth that makes it easier for crafters to do special embroidery without any hoops. Who doesn’t love cross-stitch embroidery that completely alters the look of the cloth design? Do you know how designers weave […]

Menu Introduction to Wool Fabric Wool fabric is a form of cloth made from the hairs of many animals. While most people identify the word “wool” with sheep, there are, in fact, various types of wool that producers extract from animals other than sheep. Unlike cotton and other natural and synthetic fibers used in textiles, […]

Menu Introduction to Vinyl Fabric Vinyl fabric, constructed from synthetic materials, is used for a wide range of applications, from clothes to protective gear, and equipment covers, to tents for use by the military and businesses. It’s a polyurethane material converted into a nonwoven plastic patterned to look like leather. Vinyl fabric, like the PVC […]

Menu Introduction to Velvet Fabric Velvet fabric is a plush and opulent material. It has a rich pile of neatly cut threads with a flawless nap. Velvet’s short pile fibers give the fabric its signature softness and shine, as well as its distinctive drape. The luxurious Velvet fabric was first crafted from silk, making it […]

Menu Introduction to Velveteen Fabric To emulate the luxurious feel of velvet, manufacturers created a fabric called Velveteen fabric. Although cotton is the norm, the phrase can also refer to a silk and cotton blend. Compared to natural velvet, Velveteen has more substance, doesn’t drape as smoothly, and lacks the luster that gives velvet its […]

Menu Introduction to Velour Fabric Velour fabric derives its name from the French word for velvet and bears a striking resemblance to the fabric. It is a pile-knit textile. Since velour is a pile knit material, its production is less complicated and not quite as luxurious as velvet.  Velour is used extensively as a stage curtain material […]

Menu When it comes to choosing fabrics for swimwear, polyester/spandex blends are often going to work best. Although more expensive than other blends, polyester is resistant to harsh chemicals such as chlorine. Polyester won’t fade over time and won’t pill or ball up. Nylon/spandex blends will also work, but nylon is not as UV resistant […]