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2. Percale - Wikipedia

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   Percale [1] is a closely woven plain-weave fabric often used for bed covers. Percale has a thread count of about 180 or higher and is noticeably tighter than twill or sateen . It has medium weight, is firm and smooth with no gloss, and washes very well.

3. Glossary of textile manufacturing - Wikipedia

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   It is usually made from either wool, wool and cotton, or wool and synthetic fabric. flax Flax fiber is soft, lustrous and flexible. It is stronger than cotton fiber but less elastic. The best grades are used for linen fabrics such as damasks, lace and sheeting. Coarser grades are used for the manufacturing of twine and rope. frieze

4. Bedding - Wikipedia

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   Mako cotton is frequently used to make upscale sheets and towels, which are marketed as a luxury product. Palliasse: Bedding made from strong material, filled with organic material, such as straw or horsehair and used as a mattress. Pima cotton: A high grade of cotton. It has the long staple similar to Mako cotton, which is what gives it its ...

5. Bed sheet - Wikipedia

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   Cotton and cotton blends dominate the market, the most common blend being cotton/polyester. Cotton provides absorbency and a soft hand, while polyester adds durability and wrinkle resistance. [2] Other common fibers used in the manufacturing of bed sheets include linen, silk, Modal and bamboo rayon, lyocell, Microtex or Microfiber, and ...

6. Organic cotton - Wikipedia

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   Organic cotton farmer in Kyrgyzstan. Organic cotton is only 1-2% of global cotton production, and is currently being grown in many countries. The largest producers (as of 2018) are India (51%), China (19%), Turkey (7%) and Kyrgyzstan (7%). [19] Organic cotton production in Africa takes place in at least 8 countries.

7. Organic clothing - Wikipedia

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   Organic clothing is clothing made from materials raised in or grown in compliance with organic agricultural standards. [citation needed] Organic clothing may be composed of cotton, jute, linen, silk, ramie, or wool. In the United States, textiles do not need to be 100% organic to use the organic label. [1]