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2. Flannel - Wikipedia

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   Flannel is a soft woven fabric, of varying fineness. Flannel was originally made from carded wool or worsted yarn, but is now often made from either wool, cotton , or synthetic fiber . Flannel is commonly used to make tartan clothing, blankets , bed sheets , sleepwear , and several other uses.

3. Twill - Wikipedia

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   Twill weaves can be classified from four points of view: According to the stepping: Warp-way: 3/1 warp way twill, etc. Weft-way: 2/3 weft way twill, etc. According to the direction of twill lines on the face of the fabric: S-twill, or left-hand twill weave: 2/1 S, etc. Z-twill, or right-hand twill weave: 3/2 Z, etc.

4. Blend (textile) - Wikipedia

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   It features a twill weave of wool and cotton, and due to the cotton content, it can be washed more easily than an all-wool flannel. [1]: 311 An admixture of silk and cotton from Hindustan called Mashru is one of the earliest forms of "mixed cloth,". [7] In the 12th century A.D., the industry was under the influence of Muslims.

5. List of fabrics - Wikipedia

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   Fabrics in this list include fabrics that are woven, ... Cotton duck; Crash (fabric) Crêpe (textile) ... Twill; U Ultrasuede; V. Velour ...

6. Whipcord - Wikipedia

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   Whipcord fabric is a strong worsted or cotton fabric made of hard-twisted yarns with a diagonal cord or rib. The weave used for whipcord is a steep-angled twill, essentially the same weave as a cavalry twill or a steep gabardine. However, the ribs of whipcord are usually more pronounced than in either of those fabrics, and the weft (filling ...

7. Finishing (textiles) - Wikipedia

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   Mercerisation makes the woven cotton fabric stronger, more lustrous, and less abrasive, and improves its dye affinity. Raising lifts the surface fibers to improve the softness and warmth, as in flannelette. Peach Finish subjects the fabric (either cotton or its synthetic blends) to emery wheels, making the surface velvet-like. This is a special ...