Fabrics Glossary

PU Leather: A Comprehensive Overview
PU Leather: A Comprehensive Overview
PU Leather: Synthetic, polyurethane-coated material mimicking real leather. Affordable, vegan, water-resistant. Used in furniture, accessories, and automotive interiors. Less durable than genuine leather (2-5 years lifespan) but eco-friendlier than PVC. Easy... Read more...
Microfiber: A Comprehensive Overview
Microfiber: A Comprehensive Overview
Microfiber—ultra-fine synthetic fibers (polyester/nylon) offering superior absorbency, dust-trapping, and softness. Used in cleaning textiles, sportswear, and home goods. Environmental risks: microplastic pollution; mitigated via eco-friendly washing practices. Requires cold water,... Read more...
Vicuña Wool
Vicuña Wool
Vicuña wool is the world’s rarest and most luxurious natural fiber, sourced from the wild Andean camelid. Prized for its ultra-fine 12-micron softness (finer than cashmere) and exceptional warmth, it... Read more...
Cotton
Cotton
Cotton is a natural, breathable fiber from the cotton plant. Learn about its uses, types (Pima, Egyptian, organic), benefits, and how it’s made. Discover sustainable cotton options. Read more...
Flax
Flax
Flax: How This Ancient Plant Makes Linen & Nutritious Seeds Flax: The Versatile Blue-Flowered Plant Flax (Linum usitatissimum) is an ancient crop cultivated for both its fiber (used to make... Read more...
Jeans or Denim
Jeans or Denim
What Are Jeans? Jeans are sturdy, casual pants typically made from denim (a rugged cotton twill fabric), traditionally dyed blue with indigo and reinforced with copper rivets at stress points.... Read more...
Polyester
Polyester
Polyester is a petroleum-based synthetic fiber used in clothing, packaging, and more. Learn how it’s made, its advantages over natural fabrics, and environmental challenges. Read more...
Velvet
Velvet
Velvet is a sumptuous textile renowned for its soft pile, luminous sheen, and elegant drape. Historically linked to royalty, it’s crafted from silk, cotton, wool, or synthetic fibers (like polyester and rayon), each... Read more...
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. Read more...
Tencel
Tencel
Tencel, also known as lyocell, is a sustainable fabric made from the pulp of eucalyptus trees. Read more...
Anti-pilling
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,... Read more...
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... Read more...