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2. Piqué (weaving) - Wikipedia

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   Piqué fabrics are a type of dobby construction. Piqués may be constructed in various patterns such as cord, waffle, honeycomb and birdseye. These fabrics require the addition of extra yarns, called stuffer yarns. These stuffer yarns are incorporated into the back of the fabric to give texture and added depth to the fabric design.

3. Terrycloth - Wikipedia

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   This is a woven fabric with long loops that can absorb large amounts of water. Its content is usually 100% cotton, but may sometimes contain polyester. French terry This is a type of fabric used in clothing. Ranging from items such as hoodies, pants and even shirts. The inside of the fabric is crossed with loops, while the outer part is smooth ...

4. Coutil - Wikipedia

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   Coutil may be made to be plain (similar to 100% cotton facing), satin, or brocade. It is common for coutil to have a herringbone texture, or a similar woven texture. Cotton coutil is a derivative of the common cotton fabric, which was used along with linen, cotton canvas, brocade and silk.

5. 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 ...

6. Lanificio Fratelli Cerruti - Wikipedia

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   The Lanificio Fratelli Cerruti is an Italian privately held business which produces fine fabrics for haute couture. Founded in 1881 by Antonio Cerruti together with his two brothers and a cousin, it has since been managed by the Cerruti family and is currently owned by Fratelli Piacenza.

7. Crimplene - Wikipedia

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   A 1960 article in the industry journal The Hosiery Times describing the new fabric was followed by widespread publicity and a range of Crimplene clothing was launched at a series of fashion shows in London, Paris, New York and Milan. Widespread retailing began in the mid-1960s along with a substantial and enduring advertisement campaign that ...