121. What is poplin?
Ans: A durable, plain weave fabric similar to broadcloth but with a heavier rib and heavier weight. Made of silk, cotton, synthetic fibers, wool or blends.
122. What is ripstop?
Ans: A fabric woven with a double thread at regular intervals so that small tears do not spread.
123. What is rayon?
Ans: A manufactured natural fibre made from wood cellulose. It is soft, absorbent and drapes well. Also known as Viscose.
124. What is sateen?
Ans: A semi-lustrous surface distinguishes this smooth, durable fabric in a satin weave. Sateen is usually made of cotton.
125. What is seersucker?
Ans: A popular warm-weather cotton fabric with permanent woven crinkled stripes.
126. What is shot effect?
Ans: A color effect produced in fabrics woven with a warp yarn of one colour and a weft yarn of a contrasting color.
127. What is terry?
Ans: A fabric with loop pile on one or both sides.
128. What is toile?
Ans: Light/medium weight, plain weave, fine, cotton-type fabric, usually with one colored printed scenic design. Used mostly for home furnishings, clothing, etc.
129. What is velour?
Ans: Soft plush fabric with a close, dense pile.
130. What is wicking?
Ans: Refers to a fabric's tendency to disburse moisture rather than absorbing it.
131. What is weft Knits?
Ans: Weft is a type of knitting in which yarns run horizontally, from side to side, across the width of the fabric.
132. What is velvet?
Ans: A short, closely woven cut pile fabric with a rich, soft texture.
133. What is acrylic?
Ans: A synthetic fabric.
134. What is Aertex?
Ans: A trademark for a loosely woven cotton fabric that is used to make shirts and underwear.
135. What is batik?
Ans: a dyed fabric; a removable wax is used where the dye is not wanted
136. What is broadcloth?
Ans: A closely woven silk or synthetic fabric with a narrow crosswise rib.
137. What is canvas or canvass?
Ans: A heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs sails or tents).
138. What is cashmere?
Ans: A soft fabric made from the wool of the Cashmere goat
139. What is cerecloth?
Ans: A waterproof waxed cloth once used as a shroud.
140. What is coating?
Ans: A heavy fabric suitable for coats.
141. What is corduroy or cord?
Ans: A cut pile fabric with vertical ribs; usually made of cotton.
142. What is crape or crepe?
Ans: A soft thin light fabric with a crinkled surface.
143. What is diaper?
Ans: A fabric (usually cotton or linen) with a distinctive woven pattern of small repeated figures
144. What is edging?
Ans: border consisting of anything placed on the edge to finish something.
145. What is duck?
Ans: a heavy cotton fabric of plain weave; used for clothing and tents.
146. What is duffel or duffle ?
Ans: A coarse heavy woolen fabric (such as a fringe on clothing or on a rug).
147. What is aba?
Ans: Garment of camel or goat hair; camel or goat-hair fabric.
148. What is alpaca?
Ans: Fine wool made from alpaca hair.
149. What is angora?
Ans: Silk-like fabric made from wool of angora goats.
150. What is bagging?
Ans: Coarse fabric for making bags or sacks.
