Fabulous Fabrics

Are you ready to weave through this textiletastic list of fabrics? Explore the coziness of cotton and the sleekness of silk. Whether you're into comfort or style, we've got you covered.
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  1. brocade
    thick expensive material with a raised pattern
    Dresses made of brocades, laces, velvets, glass beads, cashmeres, silks, and pastel satins in every color and pattern. The Belles
  2. canvas
    a heavy, closely woven fabric
    I saw Geneva Eggers in front of her house, wearing canvas trousers and a plaid shirt and sitting on a fence post. October Sky
  3. chenille
    a heavy fabric woven from soft tufted cord
    When he wouldn’t nap, Mia lay next to him in the center of their parents’ bed, blankets heaped around them in a chenille nest, singing him songs and patting his cheek until he dozed. Little Fires Everywhere
  4. chiffon
    a sheer fabric of silk or rayon
    She loved clothes—loved the feeling of silk, of velvet, of satin, of suede and chiffon—and was fascinated by the grace of seams, the intricate perfection of an embossed surface. Throne of Glass
  5. corduroy
    thick cotton fabric with vertical ribs
    I notice that she’s changed out of her gardening smock into a clean pair of corduroy pants and a sweater. If I Stay
  6. cotton
    fabric woven from fibers from a bushy mallow plant
    I wasn’t surprised to learn my great-aunt, like her sister, preferred her cotton sheets lightly starched and didn’t trust the feel of permanent press fabric. Gone Crazy in Alabama
  7. damask
    a fabric with a reversible pattern woven into it
    Its white birchwood sides remind me of my Belle-trunk, but its gilded edges and damask pattern allow it to blend in with the rest of the luxurious room. The Belles
  8. denim
    a coarse durable cotton fabric used to make jeans
    With his salt-and-pepper hair, denim clothes, and leather jacket, he reminded me of a TV actor, but he was just an English teacher. The Battle of the Labyrinth
  9. flannel
    a soft light woolen fabric; used for clothing
    I’d ironed my poor plaid flannel as well as I could, twice, but the collar still looks crumpled and worn. Warcross
  10. fleece
    a soft bulky fabric with deep pile
    I pulled my fleece jacket out of my backpack and slipped it on. The Honest Truth
  11. gingham
    a woven cotton fabric, typically with a checked pattern
    One time at the meetin’-house picnic, boys with patches the same color as their overalls had laughed at him and pointed to the checkered gingham on the knees of his overalls. Sounder
  12. herringbone
    a twilled fabric with a zigzagging-V pattern
    He is tall, dressed in a herringbone vest and a black turban. The Kite Runner
  13. jersey
    a slightly elastic machine-knit fabric
    A man in a thickly knitted jersey was reading Fisherman’s Week. Stormbreaker
  14. lace
    a delicate decorative fabric woven in an open web
    She had on a long brown dress with a white lace collar that fell all the way to her waist and was fastened down with a silk rose. The Joy Luck Club
  15. linen
    a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant
    He dressed conservatively in the styles of the day: tailcoat, fine linen shirt with standing collar, and tall hat. Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith
  16. muslin
    plain-woven cotton fabric
    I would put up white muslin curtains that would flutter when the breezes blew across the fields. Homeless Bird
  17. organdie
    a sheer stiff muslin fabric
    Bab and Mollie were also expecting an express package of fresh clothes and their organdie dresses, which they felt, now, they would assuredly need. Crane, Laura Dent
  18. organza
    a sheer, crisp, lightweight fabric used to make elegant clothing
    The dress had a single shoulder strap and delicate organza flowers sewn across it, each one with a tiny crystal at its center, and a full skirt that cascaded richly to the floor. Becoming
  19. polyester
    any of a large class of synthetic fabrics
    In addition to his usual polyester pants and button-up shirt, he’s put on a crimson tie. The Fourteenth Goldfish
  20. poplin
    a ribbed fabric used in clothing and upholstery
    He wore a khaki poplin suit and bow tie. Middlesex: A Novel
  21. satin
    a smooth, shiny fabric
    The satin felt exactly as I had thought it would when I found the photo of the ballerina on the magazine. Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina
  22. seersucker
    a light puckered fabric that is usually striped
    Women shoppers with bundles and impatient men in straw hats and seersucker suits stood along the platform as they passed. Invisible Man
  23. silk
    a fabric made from the fine threads produced by larvae
    She was looking at herself in the mirror, remembering the pale blue silk dress with the pink flowers and the gold necklace with rubies and opals. Ruby Holler
  24. taffeta
    a crisp, smooth, lustrous fabric
    Far to his right, Werner can see a woman in blue taffeta drag a great overstuffed suitcase over a curbstone. All the Light We Cannot See
  25. tulle
    a fine fabric net used for veils, tutus, or gowns
    They stand beside women adorned with jewels and draped in luxurious, pastel-colored dresses made full with crinoline and tulle. The Belles
  26. tweed
    thick woolen fabric used for clothing
    Through its windows, I see a familiar figure, wearing the same tweed suit and hat as always. How to Disappear Completely
  27. twill
    a cloth with parallel diagonal lines or ribs
    The elaborate gilded headboard, the heavy embroidered duvet, the soft twill blanket beneath that’s the only thing in the room Henry actually chose. Red, White & Royal Blue
  28. velour
    heavy fabric that resembles velvet
    “What richness!” sighed Jo, sinking into the depth of a velour chair and gazing about her with an air of intense satisfaction. Little Women
  29. velvet
    a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back
    He dressed like a great man—black broadcloth coat and trousers, wide black hat, overcoat with a velvet collar, ebony cane which he made to seem a sword. East of Eden
  30. wool
    a fabric made from the hair of sheep
    He was wearing a wool hat and pants with suspenders, and he was laughing. Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution
Created on Thu Feb 08 13:46:02 EST 2024 (updated Mon Feb 12 16:35:50 EST 2024)

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