Fabric and Related Terms

Question 1

A fib weave usually done in a minute brick fashion giving a pebbly appearance

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Barathea

Question 2

originally heavy silk with an elaborate pattern in silver or gold threads; has an embossed appearance

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Brocade

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has a fuzzy pile; from the french word for “caterpillar”

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Chenille

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broken twill or herringbone weave, creating a design of wide v’s across the width of the fabric

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Chevron

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glazed cotton fabric often printed with bright figures and large flower designs

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Chintz

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elaborate floral designs were woven silk flatter than brocade and reversible, though the pattern changes color on the reverse side.

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Damask

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fibers and yarns produced from glass and woven into flexible fabrics noted for their fireproof qualities.

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Fiberglass

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a thin, sheer fabric constructed with plain, leno or dobbly weave.

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Gauze

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damasks, tapestries, brocade, matelasse and all upholstery fabrics with elaborate figure woven on a jacquard loom.

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Jacquard

Question 10

refers to fabric with a quilted surface produced on a loom.

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Matellase

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a fabric, particularly silk,with a watered or wavy pattern

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Moire

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a fabric cotton or linen printed in a single color with scenes of landscapes & people, especially from the 18th century french prints.

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Toile de jouy

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fabric woven of horsehair, colored or small-figured, typical of mid-19th century uphosltery.

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Haircloth

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drapery hung from windows, shelve, or around the top of a bed, can also have a stiff backing

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Lambrequin

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lustrous uphosltery fabric, originally made from the hair of the angora goat.

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Mohair

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woven fabric of wool and linen or silk with representation or abstract design, used as an upholstered cover.

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Tapestry

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festoon, swinging or suspended decoration, representing drapery, ribbon, garlands of fruuits and flowers

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Swag

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a small sample cutting of upholstered fabric, leather, etc.

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swatch

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a tanned animal skin, with flesh side rubbed into a nap

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Suede

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this is the simplest weave-one thread up and one tread down.

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Taffeta

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woven fabric used to cover mattresses, box springs and pillows.

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Ticking

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drapery of a canopy bed; also the

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Valance

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velvet or plush, often of wool or mohair

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Velour

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fabric with soft close pile, usually of silk or rayon.

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Velvet

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the yarn running through the length of a piece of cloth

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Warp

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narrow fabric edging or border of round section sewed into the seams of upholstery for accent and finish

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Welt