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  2. Mohair - Wikipedia

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    During the 1960s, a blend of mohair and wool suiting fabric known as Tonik or Tonic was developed in England. This had a shiny, color-changing appearance and was popular among rude boys and the mod subculture. [8] Similar suits were worn by mod revivalists, skinheads, and fans of ska punk and two tone music during the early to mid-1980s. [9] [10]

  3. Modacrylic - Wikipedia

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    The fabrics can then be sheared or embossed to resemble fur even more closely. The heat-sensitivity of modacrylic also allows wigs and hairpieces to be curled and heat styled without damage. [3] Modacrylics are also used in fleece, knit-pile fabric backings, and nonwoven fabrics.

  4. List of fabrics - Wikipedia

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    Fabrics in this list include fabrics that are woven, braided or knitted from textile fibres. A. Aertex; Alençon lace; Antique satin; Argentan lace ...

  5. Animal fiber - Wikipedia

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    In order for a natural goat fiber to be considered Cashmere, it must be under 18.5 micrometers in diameter and be at least 3.175 centimeters long. It is noted as providing a natural light-weight insulation without bulk. Fibers are highly adaptable and are easily constructed into fine or thick yarns, and light to heavy-weight fabrics.

  6. Crosshair (disambiguation) - Wikipedia

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    "Crosshair", a song by the Danish band Blue Foundation. Cross Hair , fictional G.I. Joe character. Crosshairs (Transformers), several robot superhero characters in the Transformers robot superhero franchise. Crosshair (Star Wars), a deformed clone trooper and former member of The Bad Batch in the Star Wars franchise.

  7. Twill - Wikipedia

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    The front side of the twill is called the "technical face", and the back the "technical back". The technical face side of a twill weave fabric is the side with the most pronounced wale; it is usually more durable and more attractive, is most often used as the fashion side of the fabric, and is the side visible during weaving.

  8. Textile - Wikipedia

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    The fabric needs vary greatly depending on the application. Similar types of fabric may not be suitable for all applications. [125] Fabric weight is an important criteria while producing different fabrics. A carpet requires a fabric with 1300 GSM, but a robe may be made with 160 GSM. Certainly, fabrics for clothes and carpets have distinct ...

  9. Plain weave - Wikipedia

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    Fabrics with a plain weave are generally strong, durable, and have a smooth surface. They are often used for a variety of applications, including clothing, home textiles, and industrial fabrics. In plain weave cloth, the warp and weft threads cross at right angles, aligned so they form a simple criss-cross pattern.