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2. Chenille fabric - Wikipedia

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   Chenille yarn Chenille fabric Chenille yarn Workers at the Pacific Chenille Craft Co., Sydney, 1941 Chenille ( French pronunciation: [ʃənij(ə)] ) is a type of yarn , or the fabric made from it. Chenille is the French word for caterpillar, whose fur the yarn is supposed to resemble.

3. Martindale (unit) - Wikipedia

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   The Martindale is a unit for quantifying the abrasion resistance of textiles, especially when used for upholstery.. The Martindale method, also known as the Martindale rub test, simulates natural wear of a seat cover, in which the textile sample is rubbed against a standard abrasive surface with a specified force.

4. Textile performance - Wikipedia

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   Aramid fiber, namely Kevlar, a strong, abrasion-resistant, durable material with high performance. Fiber and fabric engineering can optimize the functionality of the materials. [73] Kevlar and Nomex which is a flame-resistant meta-aramid material, are used together in advanced bomb suits.

5. Microfiber - Wikipedia

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   Microfiber fabric is lightweight, durable, and somewhat water repellent, so it makes a good substitute. Another advantage of microfiber fabric (compared to leather) is that it can be coated with various finishes and can be treated with antibacterial chemicals. Fabric can also be printed with various designs, embroidered with colored thread, and ...

6. Wrinkle-resistant fabric - Wikipedia

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   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 crease-free.

7. List of types of fur - Wikipedia

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   Beaver fur has long been used in making muffs, stoles, collars, trimmings, and felt for hats. [4] The American beaver scores a 90/100 on the Austin Fur Durability chart [5] making it practical for utilitarian items such as linings.