FABRICS

BARATHEA (#1)

(Abraham Moon & Sons Ltd.)

Barathea is an expensive fine English cloth, closely woven with a slight diagonal weave appearance and broken rib effect. It has a granular or pebbled surface but it feels smooth to the touch. Mainly used as a suiting or uniform fabric and it can also be used in men’s evening clothes. (Abraham Moon & Sons Ltd.)

BATISTE (#2)

(Wikepedia, 2016)

A fine made from cotton, wool, polyester, or a blend , and the softest of the lightweight opaque fabrics. (Wikepedia, 2016)

BENGALINE (#3)

(Samantha Grace Designs, 2017)

Bengaline fabric is a great looking, thick-grained taffeta.  It is a durable plain weave fabric that is characterised by width wise cords formed by using fine warp yarns and course weft yarns.  Bengaline was first made of silk in Bengal, India. Imagine grosgrain ribbon as a fabric - that is bengaline.  The bengalines we use in our designs are produced by a US manufacturer who has been proudly producing them in the USA for over 62 years. We started using bengalines because of its durability and its color vibrancy.  You will be able to choose these solid colors for many of our products but they are not available in laminate form so when choosing laminate fabric for your item, note that these will not be one of your choices.  We use these fabrics mainly as interiors for our bags, reverse accent fabric for our aprons and reverse sides on our fabric placemats.  We also use them for many of our themed lanyards. When a product can use one of these fabrics, we will give you the option to choose it. (Samantha Grace Designs, 2017)

BIRDSEYE (#4)

(Huddersfield)

Caused by unintentional tucking from malfunctioning needle. Usually two small distorted stitches, side by side. This term should not be confused with birdseye fabric which is in fact created intentionally. A fabric woven with a pattern of small diamonds, each having a dot in the center. A general term for a fabric with a surface texture of small, uniform spots that suggest bird's eyes. Can be woven or knit. (TetileGlossary, 2017)

BOUCLE (#5)

(Fabricspro)

The classic boucle (boo-clay) jacket was popularized by the iconic French fashion designer Coco Chanel decades ago, and the look is still on-trend today. Though the term has become synonymous with the elegance of a classic wool jacket, "boucle" actually refers to material made with boucle yarn and not a specific type of garment as some people think. Boucle yarn contains loops that range in size from large, loose curls to tight circlets. In fact, the word boucle is French and means "to curl." The larger the loops, the more texture the finished material will contain. Like other woven textiles, several colors can be used to create an endless variety of designs and patterns. 

Material woven from boucle yarn is used to make sweaters, jackets, accessories and wardrobe items in many styles. Today, boucle clothing is available in modern easy-care acrylics and blends as well as wool. Making boucle sweaters and jackets from lightweight materials such as acrylic gives them more versatility? boucle is no longer limited to the fall and winter wardrobe. (Appleseeds, Inc., 2017)

BOURETTE (#6)

(Didier koudinoff)

Bourrette is a light weight, single cloth fabric, weighing from 4% to 6 ounces, composed of two-ply cotton warp, and either wool, merino or a combination of cotton and wool shoddy Ailing. Both the warp and the filling have an occasional end or pick of fancy bourrette or nub yarn added for effect; hence the name. In appearance bourrette cloth is a semi-rough-faced woolen fabric, having small fancy colored lumps on the yarn, scattered throughout, the goods in accordance with the effect desired. The cloth when finished is used principally in the manufacture of ladies' fall suitings. (Belovedlinens.net)

BROADCLOTH (#7)

(Fabric.com Inc., 2017)

Broadcloth is a very popular type of dress shirt fabric. Broadcloth and Poplin are essentially the same type of fabric. Broadcloth is a very lightweight, smooth, flat looking fabric, with no pattern in the weave of the threads. It is similar in quality to pinpoint fabric, but has slightly less texture. This usually means it is slightly more transparent than and not as shiny as the pinpoint fabric. Broadcloth fabric comes in a variety of thread counts, ranging from 50 singles to over 140 doubles. Learn more about fabric thread count in the sidebar here.

Broadcloth dress shirts are very versatile. A classic white broadcloth fitted dress shirt will appear very dressy and be perfect for formal occasions. Broadcloth makes for an excellent wedding dress shirt, or a business interview dress shirt. Additionally, because broadcloth is such a popular weave, you’ll find broadcloth in a variety of weaves and colors. Depending on the pattern, these can make for an excellent casual dress shirt. Because it is a lightweight dress shirt, it works great year round fabric. (Proper Cloth)

BROADLOOM (#8)

(Larry Gordon Carpets)

Carpet woven on a wide loom and having no seams, generally no narrower than 54 in. (137 cm) and often as wide as 18 ft. (6 m). (Farlex Inc., 2017)





BROCADE (#9)

(Fabric Whole Sale Direct, 2017)

Metallic brocade fabrics feature shiny elegant designs on a smooth ground. The fabric uses metallic threads to create designs which add a unique style to the brocade. Designs are inspired by traditional paisley & floral drawings and church cross patterns. With metallic fibers that shimmer in the light, this brocade collection is a timeless luxury. Dating back to the Middle Ages, the brocade fabrics are a work of art used in many cultures including China, India, Greece, Italy, Japan, Korea and Byzantium.

The content is 100% polyester with a medium weight which allows for comfort when lining and draping while remaining heavy enough to hold its shape in garments. It is 60” wide wide fabric sold by the yard with no minimum requirements. All designs are stocked in large quantities. (Fabric Whole Sale Direct, 2017)

BROCATELLE #10

(HubPages Inc., 2017)

Brocatelle is a heavier traditional fabric popularly used for upholstery works. It is woven with silk fibres that's strengthened with linen fibres and has a satin or twill weave on a plain (or satin) back ground. It can be easily distinguished from damask fabrics by its mainly raised embossed areas of pattern formed by a double warp. Traditional brocatelle fabrics seldom came in more than two colours and during the 17th century, its use as a home décor fabric was mainly as decorative wall hangings. (HubPages Inc., 2017)

BUCKRAM (#11)

(Fabric.com Inc., 2017)

Buckram is scrim fabric with a starch & resin finish. Most visible use of Buckram today is the support fabric used inside of baseball caps. It is also used in lady's hats, costumes, belts, handbags, emblems, and various industrial applications. (Fabric.com Inc., 2017)

The 100 percent cotton Joann Stores Unicorn Buckram fabric is perfect for lending body and inner support. This scrim cotton fabric has an elegant starch and resin finish. You can use it for shaping your handbags, hats, corsets, baseball caps and many other accessories. (Jo-Ann Stores, LLC., 2017)





BURLAP OR GUNNY (#12)

(Jo-Ann Stores, LLC., 2017)

Burlap fabric is ideal for a wide variety of fabric and decor based projects. This heavyweight, odorless and tightly-woven fabric is sanitized to eliminate natural oils. With its wonderful drape, this burlap fabric is perfect for creating a rustic chic wedding theme and home decor accents like table runners, no-sew window coverings, apparel, crafts, pew bow and much more. (Jo-Ann Stores, LLC., 2017)

CALICO (#13)

(Abby Lanes)

Calico fabric is a type of plain-woven textile made from unprocessed and unbleached cotton. The fabric is thick and has an undyed and unfinished appearance. Calico originates from southwestern India and is also known as muslin. It dates back to the 11th century and was brought by merchants to Europe from the 17th century. The fabric is usually woven in the natural color of cotton and then printed or dyed. Its main use is for articles of clothing. It is available in a variety of textures, which range from fine and sheer fabric suitable for summer to stronger and coarser textures. (IAC Publishing, LLC, 2017)

CAMBRIC (#14)

(Stitch Piece n Purl, 2017)

Cambric is a type of textile that is made of cotton. The name of the fabric is derived from the name of a French city, Cambrai where the textile originated. Cambric is among the most finely woven, even textured fabrics produced in the industry. It is translucent, lightweight and yet one of the most dense plain-weave cloths. However, in recent years its production has declined, making pure cambric very hard to find. On the instances that one does find Cambric, it is of poor quality. Chambray, a similar fabric born out of the same city in France, is however more widely produced and circulated. Nevertheless, Cambric was commonly used in making handkerchiefs, shirtings, undergarments,  linens and fabric for lace and needlework. (Utsavpedia)

CANVAS (#15)

(Fabric.com Inc., 2017)

A true multi-tasker, canvas fabric can be used for a huge assortment of craft, home decor and apparel design applications. Our selection of always-versatile canvas offers a military-minded build with an artful aesthetic to help you achieve all your most complex craft creations. We carry printed canvas fabric by the yard that makes am excellent, eye-catching statement fabric for accent pillows, drapery and more, as well as solid canvas fabrics that make an ideal canvas - so to speak - for basic DIY home decor uses.

Our assortment of print canvas fabric is truly unique. From classic florals, stripes and honeycombs to super contemporary geometric, animal print and wood grain fabrics, these poppy patterns and prints are well-loved by the eccentric, artful and adventurous. We also carry a wide variety of sophisticated canvas solids in shades ranging from robust red to calming camel. Many of our top-quality canvas by the yard options are made in the U.S. with responsible, eco-friendly materials. (Harts Fabric, 2017)

CHALLIS (#16)

(Belekhova, 2016)

A thin, lightweight, soft, sheer material, matte in texture and rather pliable, with a slightly brushed surface. (Belekhova, 2016)

CHAMBRAY (#17)

(Proper Coth, 2017)

Chambray refers to a lightweight plain woven fabric consisting of white yarns filling out the weft and colored yarns lining the warp. It was initially a fabric made of linen, but has since been applied to cotton which is the type of Chambray we offer here at Mood. It is typically used to provide a denim-like appearance in the form of button-up shirts and dresses, but could also be used for shorts, skirts or even sneakers. (Mood Fabrics, 2017)

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Harts Fabric. (2017). Canvas. Retrieved from: http://www.hartsfabric.com/home-decor-fabrics/canvas.html

Huddersfield. Light Grey Birdseye. Retrieved this February 11,2017, from: http://www.huddersfieldcloth.com/Product/H1714

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