Fabrics Glossary

Thobe

Thobe

The Middle Eastern equivalent of a kurta is the thobe (or kandura/dishdasha)—a long, flowing robe worn as everyday attire. Lighter than South Asian kurtas, it features regional variations across Arab nations.

Thobe

The Middle Eastern equivalent of a kurta is the thobe (or kandura/dishdasha)—a long, flowing robe worn as everyday attire. Lighter than South Asian kurtas, it features regional variations across Arab nations.

Tencel

Tencel

Tencel, also known as lyocell, is a sustainable fabric made from the pulp of eucalyptus trees.

Tencel

Tencel, also known as lyocell, is a sustainable fabric made from the pulp of eucalyptus trees.

Anti-pilling

Anti-pilling refers to treatments or processes applied to fabrics to prevent the formation of pills—small, tangled balls of fiber that appear on the surface of textiles due to wear, friction,...

Anti-pilling

Anti-pilling refers to treatments or processes applied to fabrics to prevent the formation of pills—small, tangled balls of fiber that appear on the surface of textiles due to wear, friction,...

Brushed Cotton

Brushed Cotton

Brushed cotton is a cozy, ultra-soft fabric treated with fine brushes to create a plush, fuzzy texture—perfect for cold-weather comfort. Known for its velvety feel, warmth, and breathability, it’s a...

Brushed Cotton

Brushed cotton is a cozy, ultra-soft fabric treated with fine brushes to create a plush, fuzzy texture—perfect for cold-weather comfort. Known for its velvety feel, warmth, and breathability, it’s a...

Milk Silk Frame Fabric

Milk Silk Frame Fabric

Milk silk fabric, also known as milk fiber or casein fiber, is a type of textile made from the casein protein found in milk. It is a blend of natural...

Milk Silk Frame Fabric

Milk silk fabric, also known as milk fiber or casein fiber, is a type of textile made from the casein protein found in milk. It is a blend of natural...

Modal Fabric

Modal fabric is a type of rayon that is made from beech tree fibers.

Modal Fabric

Modal fabric is a type of rayon that is made from beech tree fibers.