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Compound fabrics [3] or Double-faced fabrics are a form of double cloth made of one warp and two sets of wefts, or (less often) two warps and one weft. These fabrics have two right sides or faces and no wrong side, and include most blankets, satin ribbons, and interlinings. [2] Double weaving is an ancient technique.
Gazar (also gazaar) is a silk or wool plain weave fabric made with high-twist double yarns woven as one. Gazar has a crisp hand and a smooth texture. [1]Silk gazar is much used in bridal and evening fashion due to its ability to hold its shape.
Albert cloth is a heavy woollen material with different colors or patterns on either side. The cloth had alternative names such as "plaid-back coverts" and "golf ...
Twill fabrics have no "up" and "down" as they are woven. Sheer fabrics are seldom made with a twill weave. Because a twill surface already has interesting texture and design, printed twills (where a design is printed on the cloth) are much less common than printed plain weaves. When twills are printed, this is typically done on lightweight fabrics.
Serge is a type of twill fabric that has diagonal lines or ridges on both inner and outer surfaces via a two-up, two-down weave. [1] The worsted variety is used in making military uniforms, suits, greatcoats, and trench coats. Its counterpart, silk serge, is used for linings. French serge is a softer, finer variety.
Mockado is a woollen pile fabric made in imitation of silk velvet. [18] [19] [20] modal Modal is a cellulose fiber made by spinning reconstituted cellulose from beech trees. mohair Mohair is a silk-like fabric made from the hair of the Angora goat. It is durable, light and warm, although some people find it uncomfortably itchy. mungo
Brocatelle is a double weave fabric with silk and linen in warp and weft. There are two warp and two weft yarns. There are two warp and two weft yarns. The design motifs are formed by weaving the heavy warp yarns in a satin pattern that produces a more pronounced relief effect.
A Patola sari is a double ikat woven sari, usually made from silk, made in Patan, Gujarat, India. The word patola is the plural form; the singular is patolu. These saris are made using silk threads that are first dyed with natural colors and then woven together to create the intricate patterns and designs.