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2. Viyella - Wikipedia

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   Viyella. Viyella is a blend of wool and cotton first woven in 1893 in England, and the "first branded fabric in the world". [ 1 ] It was made of 55% merino wool and 45% cotton in a twill weave, developed by James and Robert Sissons of William Hollins & Co, spinners and hosiers. The brand name, first registered as a trademark in 1894, [ 2 ] and ...

3. Spandex - Wikipedia

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   Elastic material used in the fabrics of a summer cycling attire comprising a jersey, bib shorts and gloves. Spandex, Lycra, or elastane is a synthetic fiber known for its exceptional elasticity. It is a polyether - polyurea copolymer that was invented in 1958 by chemist Joseph Shivers at DuPont. [ 1 ][ 2 ][ 3 ]

4. List of fabrics - Wikipedia

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   Fabrics in this list include fabrics that are woven, braided or knitted from textile fibres. A. Aertex; Alençon lace; Antique satin; Argentan lace ...

5. Wrinkle-resistant fabric - Wikipedia

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   Wrinkle-resistant fabric. Wrinkle-resistant or permanent press or durable press is a finishing method for textiles that avoids creases and wrinkles and provides a better appearance for the articles. Most cellulosic fabrics and blends of cellulosic rich fabrics tend to crease or wrinkle. A durable press finish makes them dimensionally stable and ...

6. Lamé (fabric) - Wikipedia

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   Lamé (/ lɑːˈmeɪ / lah-MAY; French: [lame]) is a type of fabric woven or knit [1] with threads made of metallic fiber wrapped around natural or synthetic fibers like silk, nylon, or spandex for added strength and stretch. (Guipé refers to the thread composed of metallic fibers wrapped around a fiber core.) Lamé is classically gold, silver ...

7. Jo-Ann Stores - Wikipedia

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   US$1.366 billion (2021) [2] Number of employees. 23,000 (2021) Website. www.joann.com. Jo-Ann Stores, LLC, more commonly known as Jo-Ann (stylized as JOANN), is an American fabric and crafts retail company based in Hudson, Ohio. It operates the retail chains JOANN Fabrics and Crafts and Jo-Ann Etc. As of March 2020, Joann has 865 stores in 49 ...