Backing: A coating that is applied/sprayed onto the back
of fabric to prevent seam
slippage and excess wear.
Brocade: Rich jacquard-woven fabric with all-over interwoven design
of raised
figures or flowers.
Chambray: Popular variety of cotton fabric that combines colored warp and white
filling
yarns in plain weave.
Chenille: A fuzzy yarn whose pile resembles a caterpillar.
Cotton: A soft vegetable fiber obtained from the seedpod of the cotton plant.
Damask: Firm, glossy jacquard-patterned fabric. Similar to brocade but flatter and reversible.
Denim: Basic cotton cloth that is rugged, tough and serviceable. It is easily recognized by its traditional indigo blue color warp and gray or mottled white filling with a left hand twill on the face. Denim today comes in all the colors of the rainbow.
Dry Cleanable: Materials that can be cleaned only through a cleansing process that applies organic solvents to remove dirt, soil, spots and stains. This means fabrics have to go to the dry cleaner.
Duck: A closely woven heavy durable material.
Dye Lot: Because fabrics are dyed in varying quantities of yardage, consistency of color will vary. Therefore there will be differences in color from bolt to bolt.
Grade: The evaluation of fabrics by price. This evaluation involves labor, supply of goods and demand. A higher grade does not necessarily mean a higher quality.