fabrics
Woven or knit
Fabrics are woven, knitted, or otherwise manufactured cloths—the materials from which clothing, upholstery, and other textile goods are made.
The term covers everything from cotton and silk to synthetic materials like polyester: The store carries fabrics from around the world.
Figuratively, fabric describes the underlying structure of something: the fabric of society, the fabric of spacetime.
Plant fiber for textiles
- linenFlax-derived textile
- woolSheared animal fiber
- silkFine woven insect fiber
- polyesterSynthetic petroleum-based fabric
nylon · rayon · acrylic · spandex · hemp · jute · ramie · viscose
Fine woven insect fiber
- velvetThick-pile textile
- cashmereFine goat-derived textile
- chiffonDelicate transparent textile
- flannelSoft napped cloth
fleece · jersey · satin · suede · tulle · angora · mohair · alpaca
Fabric-making frame
- warpBend from true form
- weftCrosswise loom threads
- weaveInterlace strands into fabric
- knitLoop yarn into fabric
crochet · selvedge · shuttle · bobbin · spindle · interlace · basketweave · twill
Curved teardrop textile motif
- plaidWoven crisscross pattern
- tartanPatterned clan fabric
- argyleMulticolored diamond textile pattern
- herringboneV-shaped diagonal weave
houndstooth · damask · toile · ikat · batik · brocade · jacquard · gingham
cotton
Plant fiber for textiles
polyester · nylon · rayon · acrylic · spandex · hemp · jute · ramie · viscose · modal
silk
Fine woven insect fiber
flannel · fleece · jersey · satin · suede · tulle · angora · mohair · alpaca · plush
loom
Fabric-making frame
knit · crochet · selvedge · shuttle · bobbin · spindle · interlace · basketweave · twill · dobby
paisley
Curved teardrop textile motif
herringbone · houndstooth · damask · toile · ikat · batik · brocade · jacquard · gingham · seersucker
denim
Tough cotton twill
kevlar · gore-tex · oilcloth · tarpaulin · duck · sailcloth · gabardine · drill · moleskin · ticking
couture
Custom high-fashion design
- runwayPaved path for planes
- bespokeMade to individual specifications
- tailoringCustom clothing adjustment
drape · silhouette · garment · yardage · bolt · swatch · notion · lining · interfacing · trim
- manufactured goodsautomobiles, appliances, auto parts, cars, trucks
- materialsmetal, metals, wood, ceramic, polymers
- retail productsappliances, electronics, clothing, shoes, toys
- fashion termsstyle, fashion week, runway, catwalk, runway shows
- shop itemsgoods, wares, merchandise, products, inventory
- period detailsprops, sets, decor, costumes, accessories
fabricsthread
Fiber for stitching
yarn · loose threads · filaments · raw materials · strands
- fabric softenerLaundry additive for softness
- fabric dollsToys sewn from textiles
- bolt of fabric
- fabric artArtistic work in cloth
- stretch fabricTextile with elastic properties
- fabric storeRetailer of textiles
fabric, fabricate, fabrication, fabricated, fabricator, fabricating, prefabricated, prefabrication, prefabricate