A term describing a jacquard fabric, a term interchangeable with a brocade or damask. Can be two-tone or multicolor, the difference being that the design has a greater raised effect on the face of...
In the textile industry, the term "Count of Cloth" refers to a numerical measurement that indicates the density and fineness of a fabric. It is commonly used to describe woven fabrics and is based on...
Also called Monk's cloth. A heavy, rough surfaced, hardwearing, loosely woven, basket weave fabric in solid colours. Sometimes stripes or plaids are woven into the fabric. Made of cotton or linen. It...
Galatea is a type of fabric that is commonly used in clothing and home furnishings. It is a heavyweight, plain weave cotton fabric that is characterized by its high-quality texture, durability, and...
A fabric woven of silk and cotton, the warp of one material and the weft of the other. Literally, 'that which is in accordance with the shara, Muslim holy law, which disapproves of an arel made of...