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2. Soutache - Wikipedia

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   Soutache (/ s uː ˈ t æ ʃ /, soo-TASH), also known as Russia braid, [1]: 209 is a narrow flat decorative braid, a type of galloon, used in the trimming of drapery or clothing. Soutache is created by weaving a decorative thread around and between two parallel cords and completely covering the cores; this produces a piece of trim with a ...

3. List of fabrics - Wikipedia

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4. Jute - Wikipedia

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   Jute fibers, composed primarily of cellulose and lignin, are collected from bast (the phloem of the plant, sometimes called the "skin") of plants like kenaf, industrial hemp, flax , and ramie. The industrial term for jute fiber is raw jute. The fibers are off-white to brown and range from 1–4 meters (3.3–13.1 ft) long.

5. Galloon - Wikipedia

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   Galloon trim on the cuffs and chest of a c. 1908 Russian court uniform. Galloon (sometimes spelled galon in British English) [1] is a heavily-decorated woven or braided trim, typically made of, or featuring, gold or silver thread, which may be woven or embroidered.

6. Rickrack - Wikipedia

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   Rickrack is a flat piece of braided trim, shaped like a zigzag. It is used as a decorative element in clothes or curtains. [ 2 ] Before the prevalence of sewing machines and overlockers , rickrack was used to provide a finished edge to fabric, [ 3 ] and its popularity was in part due to its sturdiness and ability to stand up to harsh washing ...

7. Gimp (thread) - Wikipedia

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   Gimp is a narrow ornamental trim used in sewing or embroidery. It is made of silk, wool, polyester, or cotton and is often stiffened with metallic wire or coarse cord running through it. Gimp is used as trimming for dresses, curtains, furniture, etc. Originally the term referred to a thread with a cord or wire in the center, but now is mainly ...