Materials
Poplin
Poplin is a plain weave with fine horizontal ribs and a clean surface. Fibre, density and finish decide whether it feels crisp or soft.
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Material Dictionary
Discover fabric properties, origins and care. Each entry connects composition with a conscious choice and a longer life for your wardrobe.
Materials
Gabardine
Gabardine is a tightly woven twill known for a clear diagonal line, resilience and suitability for tailored garments.
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Chiffon
Chiffon is a lightweight sheer fabric with a softly textured surface. Its delicacy calls for low friction, supported washing and careful storage.
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Organza
Organza is a sheer, crisp fabric whose structure creates volume with little weight. Snags, pressure and heat can permanently mark its surface.
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Denim
Denim is usually a durable twill with a coloured warp and lighter weft. Weight, wash and fibre blend shape comfort, fading and recovery.
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Jersey
Jersey is a knitted construction rather than a fibre. Its stretch, recovery, opacity and stability depend on yarn, gauge and finishing.
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Crêpe
Crêpe is defined by a finely textured surface created through yarn twist, weave or finishing. Fibre content determines its exact care needs.
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Twill
Twill is recognised by diagonal ribs created through the weave. It can provide drape, durability and a surface that disguises minor creasing.
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Bouclé
Bouclé describes looped yarn or fabric with a tactile, irregular surface. The loops create depth but can catch on jewellery and rough accessories.
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Virgin wool
Virgin wool indicates wool that has not previously been processed into another product. Fibre quality still depends on origin, grading, yarn and construction.
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Mohair
Mohair comes from the Angora goat and is valued for lustre, lightness and a haloed surface that should be protected from repeated friction.
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Alpaca
Alpaca fibre offers warmth with a smooth surface and distinctive drape. Blend, yarn twist and knit structure influence softness and resilience.
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Hemp
Hemp is a strong plant bast fibre whose feel can range from structured and dry to softened and fluid depending on yarn and finishing.
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Ramie
Ramie is a bast fibre with a crisp, luminous character and good strength, frequently blended to balance handle and crease behaviour.
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Rayon
Rayon is an umbrella term used for regenerated cellulose fibres. The exact process and construction determine strength, drape and care.
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Cupro
Cupro is a regenerated cellulose fibre often chosen for a smooth, breathable lining or a softly flowing outer fabric.
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Acetate
Acetate is a manufactured cellulose based fibre known for lustre, fluidity and elegant colour, while requiring careful control of heat and chemicals.
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Viscose satin
Viscose satin combines a satin weave with regenerated cellulose yarns. It is fluid and luminous, but may become vulnerable when wet.
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Satin
Satin is a weave, not a fibre. Its smooth face and lustre can be created from silk, viscose, acetate, polyester or blends.
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Pilling
Pilling is the formation of small fibre balls on a surface through wear and friction. It is a behaviour, not a fibre name, and can occur in many materials.
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Elastane
Elastane is usually present in a small proportion to add stretch and recovery. Excess heat can shorten the life of elastic fibres.
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Polyester in blends
A considered polyester addition can improve recovery, durability or stability. Quality depends on why it is used and how the finished fabric performs.
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Modal
Modal is a regenerated cellulose fibre often used for softness, drape and moisture management. Construction determines how it holds shape.
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TENCEL™ Lyocell
Lyocell is a regenerated cellulose fibre. TENCEL™ is Lenzing’s brand and its lyocell process recovers more than 99.8 percent of solvent.
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Viscose
Viscose is a regenerated cellulose fibre that can offer softness and fluid drape. Wet fabric may need especially gentle handling.
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Linen
Linen is made from flax and is known for breathability, a dry handle and characteristic creasing that belongs to its natural expression.
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Cotton
Cotton is a plant fibre appreciated for comfort and versatility. Weave, knit and finish strongly influence its final feel.
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Silk
Silk is a protein fibre with natural lustre, fluid drape and sensitivity to friction, heat and prolonged direct light.
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Cashmere
Cashmere is a fine animal fibre known for softness and warmth at low weight. Its delicate surface benefits from rest and gentle care.
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Merino wool
Merino describes wool from Merino sheep. Fine fibres can feel soft next to the skin while retaining wool’s natural resilience.
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Wool
Wool is a natural animal fibre valued for warmth, resilience and its ability to release odours when aired.
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