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2. Velvet - Wikipedia

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   Weave details visible on a purple-colored velvet fabric. Velvet is a type of woven fabric with a dense, even pile [1] that gives it a distinctive soft feel. Historically, velvet was typically made from silk. Modern velvet can be made from silk, linen, cotton, wool, synthetic fibers, silk-cotton blends, or synthetic-natural fiber blends. [2]

3. Nap (fabric) - Wikipedia

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   Nap typically has a direction in which it feels smoothest. In garments, nap direction is often matched across seams, because cloth will not only feel but look different depending on the direction of the nap. For this reason, sewing patterns frequently show the nap direction, or warn that more fabric will be needed if the fabric has a nap.

4. Velour - Wikipedia

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   Velour, occasionally velours, is a plush, knitted fabric or textile similar to velvet or velveteen. It can be made from polyester, spandex, cotton, or a cotton-polyester blend. [1] Velour is used in a wide variety of applications, including clothing and upholstery. [2] Velour typically has a medium-length pile, shorter than velvet but longer ...

5. Charmeuse - Wikipedia

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   A piece of silk charmeuse fabric showing the shiny, satin front and dull, matte back. Charmeuse (/ ʃ ɑːr ˈ m uː z,-ˈ m uː s /; French:; French for 'female charmer') is a lightweight fabric woven with a satin weave. These float threads give the front of the fabric a smooth, shiny finish, whereas the back has a dull finish.

6. Slipcover - Wikipedia

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   Slipcover knowledge has lately been pooled and shared through this source. However, the production of clear vinyl slipcovers is not as great as it used to be. Modern upholstery fabrics are more durable; [2] they are both more resistant to dirt and easier to clean. Many upholstery fabrics can be washed in cold water without harm.

7. Duvetyne - Wikipedia

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   Duvetyne, or duvetyn, [1] [2] (also known as Molton and Rokel [3] [4]) is a twill fabric with a velvet-like nap on one side. Duvetyne has a matte finish and its high opacity makes it ideal for blocking light. It may be woven from cotton, wool, or—in rare cases, mainly in the early 20th century—silk.