Fabrics for Custom Clothing

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  Jersey

  Main fabric

  Single jersey for classic and oversized tees. Compare weight, stretch, recovery and wash behavior.

  Specialist style

  Heavier jersey for lightweight hoodies. Compare weight, stretch, recovery and wash behavior.

  Specialist style

  Stable heavier jersey for relaxed lounge sets. Compare weight, stretch, recovery and wash behavior.

  Specialist style

  Stable jersey for soft lounge pants. Compare weight, stretch, recovery and wash behavior.

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  Jersey for T-shirt or draped knit dresses. Compare weight, stretch, recovery and wash behavior.

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  100% Cotton

  Main fabric

  Jersey or interlock for everyday tees. Choose the knit or weave and weight to match the design.

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  Terry or brushed sweatshirt knits for hoodies. Choose the knit or weave and weight to match the design.

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  Canvas or twill for casual jackets. Choose the knit or weave and weight to match the design.

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  Sweatshirt knits for relaxed matching sets. Choose the knit or weave and weight to match the design.

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  Twill for trousers or knit fabric for sweatpants. Choose the knit or weave and weight to match the design.

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  Woven or knitted cotton for casual dresses. Choose the knit or weave and weight to match the design.

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  Interlock

  Main fabric

  Interlock for smooth, more substantial tees. Compare weight, recovery and dimensional stability.

  Specialist style

  Heavier interlock for unbrushed hoodies. Compare weight, recovery and dimensional stability.

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  Appropriate weights for smooth knit sets. Compare weight, recovery and dimensional stability.

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  Stable interlock for knit lounge pants. Compare weight, recovery and dimensional stability.

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  Interlock for casual knit dresses. Compare weight, recovery and dimensional stability.

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  Pima Cotton

  Main fabric

  Pima cotton jersey for tees. Confirm documented fiber identity, construction and finished weight.

  Specialist style

  Suitable Pima cotton sweatshirt knits for hoodies. Confirm documented fiber identity, construction and finished weight.

  Specialist style

  Suitable sweatshirt knits for relaxed matching sets. Confirm documented fiber identity, construction and finished weight.

  Specialist style

  Appropriate knits for lounge pants. Confirm documented fiber identity, construction and finished weight.

  Main fabric

  Suitable woven or knitted Pima cotton for dresses. Confirm documented fiber identity, construction and finished weight.

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  Modal

  Main fabric

  Modal or blended jersey for softly draped tees. Confirm blend, recovery and dimensional stability.

  Specialist style

  Modal-blend sweatshirt knits for light hoodies. Confirm blend, recovery and dimensional stability.

  Specialist style

  Stable modal-blend knits for lounge sets. Confirm blend, recovery and dimensional stability.

  Main fabric

  Suitable modal-blend knits for lounge pants. Confirm blend, recovery and dimensional stability.

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  Modal jersey or fluid woven fabric for dresses. Confirm blend, recovery and dimensional stability.

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  Viscose

  Main fabric

  Viscose-blend jersey for softly draped tees. A common rayon type; confirm construction, shrinkage and required care.

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  Woven viscose for relaxed, fluid trousers. A common rayon type; confirm construction, shrinkage and required care.

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  Woven or knitted viscose for draped dresses. A common rayon type; confirm construction, shrinkage and required care.

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  Microfiber Polyester

  Main fabric

  Polyester jersey for athletic tees. Choose the construction and test any required performance.

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  Polyester or blended fleece for hoodies. Choose the construction and test any required performance.

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  Suitable woven polyester for jacket shells. Choose the construction and test any required performance.

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  Tricot or woven polyester for sports sets. Choose the construction and test any required performance.

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  Woven or knitted polyester for sports and casual pants. Choose the construction and test any required performance.

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  Appropriate crepe, satin or chiffon for dresses. Choose the construction and test any required performance.

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  Slub

  Main fabric

  Slub jersey for textured tees. Slub describes yarn variation; specify the knit or weave separately.

  Main fabric

  Suitable slub knits or weaves for casual dresses. Slub describes yarn variation; specify the knit or weave separately.

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  Rib Knit

  Main fabric

  Rib jersey for fitted tees or neck bands. Match rib width, stretch and recovery to the pattern.

  Panel or trim

  Rib for hoodie cuffs and waistbands. Match rib width, stretch and recovery to the pattern.

  Panel or trim

  Rib for bomber collars, cuffs and hems. Match rib width, stretch and recovery to the pattern.

  Panel or trim

  Rib for cuffs, collars and waistbands. Match rib width, stretch and recovery to the pattern.

  Panel or trim

  Rib for waistbands and jogger cuffs. Match rib width, stretch and recovery to the pattern.

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  Apparel rib knits for fitted dresses. Match rib width, stretch and recovery to the pattern.

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  Bamboo

  Main fabric

  Appropriate soft jersey constructions for tees. Confirm the fiber label; many options are viscose made from bamboo.

  Specialist style

  Blended sweatshirt knits for softly draped hoodies. Confirm the fiber label; many options are viscose made from bamboo.

  Specialist style

  Blended knits for relaxed lounge sets. Confirm the fiber label; many options are viscose made from bamboo.

  Specialist style

  Suitable knits for lounge pants. Confirm the fiber label; many options are viscose made from bamboo.

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  Appropriate jersey or woven constructions for draped dresses. Confirm the fiber label; many options are viscose made from bamboo.

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  TENCEL™ Fibers

  Main fabric

  Suitable lyocell or modal jersey for tees. TENCEL is a brand: confirm lyocell or modal, source and construction.

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  Suitable woven fabric for fluid trousers. TENCEL is a brand: confirm lyocell or modal, source and construction.

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  Suitable weaves or knits for draped dresses. TENCEL is a brand: confirm lyocell or modal, source and construction.

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  Rayon

  Main fabric

  Rayon-blend jersey for draped tees. Specify the actual fiber and construction; this category overlaps with viscose.

  Main fabric

  Suitable woven rayon for fluid trousers. Specify the actual fiber and construction; this category overlaps with viscose.

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  Rayon weaves or knits for draped dresses. Specify the actual fiber and construction; this category overlaps with viscose.

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  Jacquard

  Specialist style

  Fine knitted jacquard for patterned tees. Specify knit or woven construction, pattern scale and weight.

  Specialist style

  Sweatshirt-weight knit jacquard for patterned hoodies. Specify knit or woven construction, pattern scale and weight.

  Main fabric

  Appropriate woven jacquard for statement jackets. Specify knit or woven construction, pattern scale and weight.

  Specialist style

  Stable knit jacquard for coordinated fashion sets. Specify knit or woven construction, pattern scale and weight.

  Specialist style

  Suitable woven or stable knit jacquard for trousers. Specify knit or woven construction, pattern scale and weight.

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  Knit or woven jacquard for patterned dresses. Specify knit or woven construction, pattern scale and weight.

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  Linen

  Specialist style

  Linen jersey or linen-blend jersey for relaxed tees. Review weave, opacity and wash shrinkage.

  Main fabric

  Suiting-weight woven linen for lightweight jackets. Review weave, opacity and wash shrinkage.

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  Woven linen for relaxed trousers. Review weave, opacity and wash shrinkage.

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  Woven linen for summer and shirt dresses. Review weave, opacity and wash shrinkage.

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  Lurex® Yarn Fabrics

  Specialist style

  Fine metallic-yarn knits for fashion tees. Confirm yarn source, hand feel and backing; Lurex is a brand.

  Specialist style

  Metallic-yarn fabrics for occasion dresses. Confirm yarn source, hand feel and backing; Lurex is a brand.

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  Mesh

  Specialist style

  Sports jersey mesh for athletic tees. Match opening size, stretch and coverage to the intended use.

  Panel or trim

  Mesh for hood linings or contrast panels. Match opening size, stretch and coverage to the intended use.

  Lining

  Mesh for jacket linings or ventilation panels. Match opening size, stretch and coverage to the intended use.

  Panel or trim

  Mesh for lining or ventilation panels. Match opening size, stretch and coverage to the intended use.

  Lining

  Mesh for sports-pant linings or panels. Match opening size, stretch and coverage to the intended use.

  Specialist style

  Fine apparel mesh for overlays, with suitable coverage underneath. Match opening size, stretch and coverage to the intended use.

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  Nylon

  Specialist style

  Appropriate nylon-blend stretch jersey for fitted active tees. Confirm construction and finish; waterproofness is not automatic.

  Main fabric

  Woven nylon for lightweight jacket shells. Confirm construction and finish; waterproofness is not automatic.

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  Woven nylon for sports or warm-up sets. Confirm construction and finish; waterproofness is not automatic.

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  Woven nylon for sports and utility pants. Confirm construction and finish; waterproofness is not automatic.

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  Piqué

  Specialist style

  Knitted pique for polo-style tops. Specify knitted or woven pique and compare weight and stretch.

  Specialist style

  Stable knitted pique for coordinated fashion sets. Specify knitted or woven pique and compare weight and stretch.

  Main fabric

  Appropriate pique for polo or structured casual dresses. Specify knitted or woven pique and compare weight and stretch.

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  Silk

  Specialist style

  Silk jersey or silk-blend knits for light tees. Confirm the weave or knit, weight, opacity and care.

  Specialist style

  Suitable silk weaves for fluid occasion trousers. Confirm the weave or knit, weight, opacity and care.

  Main fabric

  Silk satin, crepe or other suitable weaves for dresses. Confirm the weave or knit, weight, opacity and care.

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  Tricot

  Specialist style

  Appropriate lightweight tricot for sports tops. Check stretch, weight, backing and opacity.

  Lining

  Tricot for stretch linings or laminate backings. Check stretch, weight, backing and opacity.

  Main fabric

  Sports tricot for classic tracksuit sets. Check stretch, weight, backing and opacity.

  Main fabric

  Suitable sports tricot for track pants. Check stretch, weight, backing and opacity.

  Lining

  Suitable tricot for stretch dress linings. Check stretch, weight, backing and opacity.

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  Wool

  Specialist style

  Fine-gauge wool jersey for base-layer tees. Confirm fiber blend, weight and care requirements.

  Specialist style

  Knitted wool blends for sweater-style hoodies. Confirm fiber blend, weight and care requirements.

  Main fabric

  Wool suiting or coating for tailored jackets. Confirm fiber blend, weight and care requirements.

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  Wool suiting for tailored trousers. Confirm fiber blend, weight and care requirements.

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  Wool knits or lightweight suiting for dresses. Confirm fiber blend, weight and care requirements.

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  Lace

  Panel or trim

  Lace for decorative tee panels or trims. Plan backing, coverage and pattern placement.

  Main fabric

  Lace for dress overlays or lined body panels. Plan backing, coverage and pattern placement.

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  Terry

  Main fabric

  French terry for loopback hoodies. Confirm a sweatshirt construction with loops on the reverse.

  Main fabric

  Loopback fabric for coordinated sweatshirt sets. Confirm a sweatshirt construction with loops on the reverse.

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  French terry for sweatpants and relaxed joggers. Confirm a sweatshirt construction with loops on the reverse.

  Specialist style

  French terry for casual sweatshirt dresses. Confirm a sweatshirt construction with loops on the reverse.

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  Fleece

  Main fabric

  Brushed sweatshirt fleece for hoodies. Check whether it is brushed sweatshirt fabric or a separate pile fleece.

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  Pile fleece for casual zip jackets. Check whether it is brushed sweatshirt fabric or a separate pile fleece.

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  Brushed sweatshirt fleece for matching sets. Check whether it is brushed sweatshirt fabric or a separate pile fleece.

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  Brushed sweatshirt fabric for sweatpants. Check whether it is brushed sweatshirt fabric or a separate pile fleece.

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  Acrylic

  Specialist style

  Acrylic-blend sweater knits for knitted hoodies. Check blend, hand feel and pilling against the intended use.

  Specialist style

  Acrylic blends in knit or tweed-look jackets. Check blend, hand feel and pilling against the intended use.

  Specialist style

  Acrylic-blend knits for sweater dresses. Check blend, hand feel and pilling against the intended use.

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  Brocade

  Specialist style

  Decorative woven fabric for statement jackets. Review stiffness, pattern scale and lining.

  Specialist style

  Suitable apparel weights for occasion trousers. Review stiffness, pattern scale and lining.

  Main fabric

  Structured fabric for occasion dresses. Review stiffness, pattern scale and lining.

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  Canvas

  Main fabric

  Canvas for workwear-inspired jackets. Choose garment weight and flexibility rather than bag-weight fabric.

  Main fabric

  Canvas for utility and workwear-style trousers. Choose garment weight and flexibility rather than bag-weight fabric.

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  Chambray

  Specialist style

  Heavier chambray for lightweight overshirts. Check weight, opacity and seam performance.

  Specialist style

  Suitable apparel weights for relaxed trousers. Check weight, opacity and seam performance.

  Main fabric

  Chambray for casual and shirt dresses. Check weight, opacity and seam performance.

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  Chiffon

  Main fabric

  Light, sheer layers for flowing dresses. Plan lining, coverage and delicate seam finishes.

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  Corduroy

  Main fabric

  Corduroy for casual jackets and overshirts. Compare wale width, weight and pile direction.

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  Corduroy for textured trousers. Compare wale width, weight and pile direction.

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  Apparel-weight corduroy for structured casual dresses. Compare wale width, weight and pile direction.

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  Crepe

  Main fabric

  Woven crepe for fluid tailored trousers. Specify woven or knit crepe, then check drape and opacity.

  Main fabric

  Crepe for draped or softly tailored dresses. Specify woven or knit crepe, then check drape and opacity.

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  Crochet

  Specialist style

  Crochet for openwork dresses or decorative panels. Confirm the actual crochet structure, coverage and lining with a swatch.

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  Cupro

  Lining

  Cupro woven linings for tailored jackets. Confirm the construction, weight and required opacity.

  Lining

  Cupro for trouser linings. Confirm the construction, weight and required opacity.

  Main fabric

  Fluid cupro weaves for dresses or dress linings. Confirm the construction, weight and required opacity.

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  Denim

  Main fabric

  Denim for classic or oversized jackets. Review weight, wash, stretch and color transfer.

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  Denim for jeans and utility trousers. Review weight, wash, stretch and color transfer.

  Main fabric

  Lighter denim for casual and shirt dresses. Review weight, wash, stretch and color transfer.

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  Dobby

  Specialist style

  Suitable heavier weaves for textured jackets. Dobby describes the small woven pattern; confirm the base specification.

  Main fabric

  Apparel-weight dobby weaves for textured trousers. Dobby describes the small woven pattern; confirm the base specification.

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  Light or medium dobby weaves for dresses. Dobby describes the small woven pattern; confirm the base specification.

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  Double Weave

  Main fabric

  Double-woven cloth for structured jackets. Confirm layer construction, thickness and drape.

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  Suitable suiting weights for tailored trousers. Confirm layer construction, thickness and drape.

  Main fabric

  Appropriate weights for structured dresses. Confirm layer construction, thickness and drape.

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  Drill

  Main fabric

  Drill for workwear-inspired jackets. Compare weight, flexibility and wash behavior.

  Main fabric

  Drill for chinos and utility trousers. Compare weight, flexibility and wash behavior.

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  Gabardine

  Main fabric

  Dense gabardine for tailored or trench-style jackets. Confirm fiber content, weight and the required finish.

  Main fabric

  Gabardine for tailored trousers. Confirm fiber content, weight and the required finish.

  Main fabric

  Lighter gabardine for structured dresses. Confirm fiber content, weight and the required finish.

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  Gauze

  Main fabric

  Apparel gauze for airy, relaxed dresses. Review opacity, layers and seam strength.

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  Georgette

  Main fabric

  Georgette for softly draped, layered dresses. Plan coverage, lining and seam handling.

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  Gingham

  Specialist style

  Suitable woven weights for casual checked trousers. The check is a pattern; confirm the underlying weave and weight.

  Main fabric

  Checked woven cloth for casual dresses. The check is a pattern; confirm the underlying weave and weight.

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  Leather

  Main fabric

  Garment leather for structured or soft jackets. Specify hide, thickness, flexibility and specialist construction.

  Specialist style

  Supple garment leather for fitted or tailored trousers. Specify hide, thickness, flexibility and specialist construction.

  Specialist style

  Supple leather for structured fashion dresses. Specify hide, thickness, flexibility and specialist construction.

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  Muslin

  Specialist style

  Apparel-grade muslin for relaxed dresses, with coverage checked. Choose finished apparel cloth; toile muslin is for sampling.

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  Neoprene

  Specialist style

  Neoprene laminates for specialist structured jackets. Confirm genuine rubber laminate versus scuba knit, plus thickness and flexibility.

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  Organza

  Main fabric

  Organza for structured sheer layers and occasion dresses. Consider stiffness, coverage and seam finishing.

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  Oxford

  Specialist style

  Heavier apparel Oxford for casual overshirts. Choose apparel weights rather than luggage-grade fabric.

  Specialist style

  Lighter Oxford cloth for shirt dresses. Choose apparel weights rather than luggage-grade fabric.

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  PBT

  Specialist style

  PBT-containing stretch knits for selected sports sets. Confirm PBT content, construction and recovery in the actual fabric.

  Specialist style

  PBT-containing knits for selected active pants. Confirm PBT content, construction and recovery in the actual fabric.

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  Plain Weave

  Main fabric

  Suitable dense plain weaves for casual jacket shells. A weave alone does not define suitability; confirm weight, fiber and drape.

  Main fabric

  Suitable apparel weights for woven trousers. A weave alone does not define suitability; confirm weight, fiber and drape.

  Main fabric

  Light or medium plain weaves for casual dresses. A weave alone does not define suitability; confirm weight, fiber and drape.

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  Plush

  Specialist style

  Apparel plush for teddy-style hoodies. Check pile height, bulk, shedding and care.

  Main fabric

  Plush for teddy-style jackets or warm linings. Check pile height, bulk, shedding and care.

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  Pongee

  Main fabric

  Suitable pongee for lightweight shells or linings. Confirm fiber, density, finish and seam behavior.

  Specialist style

  Suitable shell weights for woven warm-up sets. Confirm fiber, density, finish and seam behavior.

  Specialist style

  Suitable woven weights for lightweight warm-up pants. Confirm fiber, density, finish and seam behavior.

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  Ponte

  Main fabric

  Stable ponte for structured knit jackets. Check stretch recovery, weight and opacity.

  Main fabric

  Ponte for stretch trousers. Check stretch recovery, weight and opacity.

  Main fabric

  Ponte for fitted or structured knit dresses. Check stretch recovery, weight and opacity.

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  Poplin

  Specialist style

  Heavier poplin for lightweight casual jackets. Review crispness, weight, opacity and shrinkage.

  Main fabric

  Suitable poplin weights for lightweight trousers. Review crispness, weight, opacity and shrinkage.

  Main fabric

  Poplin for crisp shirt and summer dresses. Review crispness, weight, opacity and shrinkage.

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  PU Leather

  Main fabric

  Garment-grade PU-coated fabric for faux-leather jackets. Confirm backing, flexibility, coating durability and care.

  Specialist style

  Supple garment-grade PU for fashion trousers. Confirm backing, flexibility, coating durability and care.

  Specialist style

  Appropriate PU-coated fabric for structured fashion dresses. Confirm backing, flexibility, coating durability and care.

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  Ripstop

  Main fabric

  Ripstop for lightweight or utility jacket shells. Check fiber, weight and tested finish; the weave does not make fabric waterproof.

  Specialist style

  Lightweight ripstop for woven warm-up sets. Check fiber, weight and tested finish; the weave does not make fabric waterproof.

  Main fabric

  Ripstop for cargo and utility pants. Check fiber, weight and tested finish; the weave does not make fabric waterproof.

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  Satin

  Main fabric

  Appropriate satin weights for bomber jackets. Confirm fiber, weight, seam slippage and lining.

  Main fabric

  Suitable satin for fluid fashion trousers. Confirm fiber, weight, seam slippage and lining.

  Main fabric

  Satin for slip and occasion dresses. Confirm fiber, weight, seam slippage and lining.

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  Seersucker

  Main fabric

  Suiting-weight seersucker for lightweight jackets. Review weight, texture and how seams will sit.

  Main fabric

  Suitable weights for summer trousers. Review weight, texture and how seams will sit.

  Main fabric

  Lighter seersucker for summer dresses. Review weight, texture and how seams will sit.

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  Suede

  Main fabric

  Garment-grade suede for textured jackets. Confirm genuine suede or a synthetic alternative, plus weight and care.

  Specialist style

  Supple apparel suede for fashion trousers. Confirm genuine suede or a synthetic alternative, plus weight and care.

  Specialist style

  Suitable lightweight suede for structured dresses. Confirm genuine suede or a synthetic alternative, plus weight and care.

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  Taslan

  Main fabric

  Taslan weaves for casual and outdoor jacket shells. Confirm nylon or polyester, fabric weight and any required coating.

  Main fabric

  Lightweight Taslan for woven sports sets. Confirm nylon or polyester, fabric weight and any required coating.

  Main fabric

  Taslan weaves for sports and utility pants. Confirm nylon or polyester, fabric weight and any required coating.

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  Tweed

  Main fabric

  Tweed for textured tailored jackets. Confirm fiber blend, weight, seam stability and lining.

  Main fabric

  Suitable suiting weights for tailored trousers. Confirm fiber blend, weight, seam stability and lining.

  Main fabric

  Lighter apparel tweed for structured dresses. Confirm fiber blend, weight, seam stability and lining.

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  Twill

  Main fabric

  Twill for casual or tailored jackets. Choose weight, fiber and stretch for the intended silhouette.

  Main fabric

  Twill for chinos, cargos and tailored trousers. Choose weight, fiber and stretch for the intended silhouette.

  Main fabric

  Lighter twill for structured casual dresses. Choose weight, fiber and stretch for the intended silhouette.

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  Velour

  Main fabric

  Velour for soft fashion hoodies. Check pile direction, recovery and shrinkage.

  Main fabric

  Velour for coordinated lounge sets. Check pile direction, recovery and shrinkage.

  Main fabric

  Velour for lounge pants and joggers. Check pile direction, recovery and shrinkage.

  Main fabric

  Suitable velour for softly draped knit dresses. Check pile direction, recovery and shrinkage.

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  Velvet

  Main fabric

  Apparel velvet for occasion jackets. Specify woven or stretch velvet; review pile direction, weight and lining.

  Specialist style

  Suitable apparel velvet for occasion trousers. Specify woven or stretch velvet; review pile direction, weight and lining.

  Main fabric

  Velvet for draped or structured occasion dresses. Specify woven or stretch velvet; review pile direction, weight and lining.

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  Voile

  Main fabric

  Voile for light summer dresses and overlays. Review sheerness and plan lining or layered coverage.

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