Which fabrics are best to use for items such as ties and scarves? |
Neckwear
Ties, scarves
|
challis |
étamine |
chiffon |
faille |
crepe de chine |
foulard |
georgette |
homespun |
linen, linen-like |
WDP |
satin (may be jacquard) |
surah |
taffeta |
tweed |
Which fabrics are best to use for creating accessories? |
Accessories
Gloves, mittens, hats, headgear,
millinery, mufflers, scarves
|
braid |
rib knit |
raschel |
doubleknit |
cable knit |
shaker knit |
felt |
simplex |
flannel |
thermal cloth |
fleece knit |
two face tricot |
jacquard knit |
waffle cloth |
| plain knit |
poor boy knit |
purl knit |
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What are the best fabrics for leisurewear? |
Leisurewear
Dressing Gowns, Loungewear, Track Suits, Ect. (Knits)
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fleece knit |
blanket cloth |
two face tartan |
candlewick (chenille tufted) |
knit or woven: panne velvet |
corduroy |
interlock knit |
flannel, including check plaid |
jersey |
tricot |
knit fleece |
simplex |
plush |
velour |
terry |
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What are the best possible fabrics to use as Insulating Lining? |
Insulating Lining, Interlining
(in drapes also can be coated quilted
room-darkening)
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“Chamois” leather |
“fleece” |
coated compound, including batting, foam |
leather |
“lamb’s wool” |
satin, brushed-back or flannel-back |
Thinsulatem |
waffle |
What are the best fabrics for linings, interlining, and interfacing? |
Linings
Lining, interlining, interfacing
(fusible or sew-in) costume support
broadcloth (cotton)
|
braid-“mohair or “horsehair" (for hems) |
canvas |
buckram (especially for accessories-hats, purses) |
China silk |
cambric |
crepe |
batiste |
crepe de chine |
canvas-hair (for interfacing) |
crinoline |
dobby |
lining fabric (“no name”!) |
marquisette |
mull |
muslin |
net |
nonwoven |
organdy |
organza |
sateen |
satin |
souffle |
taffeta |
tricot |
tulle |
Vilene |
What are optimal fabrics for creating dress shirts and tailored pajamas? |
Shirtings
Shirts (dress), also pajamas (tailored) |
batiste |
chambray |
broadcloth (cotton-classic dress shirt fabric) |
pinpoint |
madras (shirting) |
chintz |
muslin |
pique (formal) |
lawn |
crepe de chine |
calico |
plissé |
oxford cloth |
damask (formal) |
cambric |
poplin |
| percale |
chambray |
pinpoint |
chintz |
pique (formal) |
crepe de chine |
plissé |
damask (formal) |
poplin |
flannel (top weight) |
satin |
gauze |
seersucker |
gingham |
shirting (“no name”) |
twill |
herringbone |
voile |
|
jacquard |
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What are the best fabrics for lingerie? |
Lingerie
Slips, teddies, also nightgowns,
nightwear, peignoirs |
batiste |
China silk |
cambric |
crepe de chine |
charmeuse |
crepe marocain |
chiffon |
damask |
fuji |
georgette |
habutae |
lace (Chantilly, Val, etc.) |
lawn |
ninon |
satin |
satin/crepe |
taffeta |
tricot |
|
voile (filament) |
Fabric Weight Range and Typical Uses? |
Weight Range (not standard
divisions) |
Trade Terms; Typical Uses |
Sheer: 0-50 g/m2 (0-1/2; oz./sq. yd.) |
Lingerie, bridal, evening, millinery,
women’s hosiery, sheer curtains |
Light: 50-150 g/m2
(11/2 - 4 1/2; OZ./Sq. |
“Top Weight”; shirts, blouses,
dresses, linings |
Medium: 150-300 g/m2
(4 1/2 - 9 oz./sq. yd.) |
“Bottom Weight”; slacks, skirts, ‘
most suits, sports denim, drapes,
slipcovers, bed and table “linens,”
some terry towels; bantam, super
bantam, featherweight see Harris
under Tweed. |
Medium-Heavy: 300-600 Q/m2
(9-18 oz./sq. yd.) |
“Bull denim,” workwear, best terry
towels, some suits, many over-
coats, many drapes, slipcovers,
bedspreads, mattress covers |
Heavy: 600 g/m2 (18 oz./sq. yd.) |
Winter coats, upholstery, mats,
rugs, carpets |
Q
What is "Casement Fabric"?
A
A Casement Fabric is a Sheer, Lightweight, Open Weave Fabrics Used For Curtains And Backing For Heavy Drapery.
What are the best fabrics to use for casements? |
Casements
Sheer, semi-sheer casements, glass cins, "sheers"
|
batiste |
eyelet |
cambric |
“fishnet” tricot |
casement cloth |
gauze |
curtain grenadine |
georgette |
dimity |
gingham |
dotted Swiss |
lace |
lawn |
leno |
ninon |
nonwoven |
organdy |
organza |
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point d’esprit |
raschel |
stitchbonded |
tricot |
tulle |
voile |
Madras gauze |
Malimo |
marquisette |
net |
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