clothlike
Like woven material
Resembling cloth in texture, appearance, or flexibility.
Clothlike describes materials that drape, fold, or feel similar to fabric without actually being woven textile: The paper had a soft, clothlike quality.
Often used for synthetic materials or natural substances that share properties with fabric.
Thick-pile soft fabric
- velvetySoft and smooth-textured
- cottonySoft and fibrous
- fleecySoft and wool-textured
- downyHaving soft, fine texture
silky · supple · cushiony · feathery · cashmere · pashmina · brushed · napped
Interlaced on loom
- knitLoop yarn into fabric
- fibrousMade of threads
- pliableCapable of bending easily
- drapedHung in loose folds
layered · smooth · coarse · napped · brushed · crinkled · pleated · quilted
Plant fiber for textiles
- linenFlax-derived textile
- silkFine woven insect fiber
- woolSheared animal fiber
- polyesterSynthetic petroleum-based fabric
denim · canvas · muslin · flannel · chiffon · velvet · corduroy · twill
Artificial or imitation
- syntheticProduced artificially, not natural
- artificialMade, not natural
- ersatzArtificial and inferior substitute
- mockScornful imitation or fake
pseudo · simulated · manmade · fabriclike · textured · vinyl · leatherette · pleather
plush
Thick-pile soft fabric
downy · silky · supple · cushiony · feathery · cashmere · pashmina · brushed · napped · cozy
woven
Interlaced on loom
draped · layered · smooth · coarse · napped · brushed · crinkled · pleated · quilted · embossed
cotton
Plant fiber for textiles
polyester · denim · canvas · muslin · flannel · chiffon · velvet · corduroy · twill · gauze
faux
Artificial or imitation
- syntheticProduced artificially, not natural
- artificialMade, not natural
- ersatzArtificial and inferior substitute
mock · pseudo · simulated · manmade · fabriclike · textured · vinyl · leatherette · pleather
loom
Fabric-making frame
twill · herringbone · jacquard · basketweave · damask · tapestry · handwoven · selvedge · shuttle · dobby