Unicellular natural fiber, breathable and comfortable. Can be washed and ironed, but it creases easily, very absorbent
Wool
Sheared from the fleece of the sheep. Absorbent and breathable. Repels water
Linen
Taken from processed flax plant. Fresh and cool to wear, stiffer handle, good drape. Very absorbent fast drying
Silk
From a fine fiber from a woven cocoon. Drapes well and can be dyed easily. Lustrous and durable fabric
Regenerated cellulose fibers
Processed from wood pulp
Lyocell
Microfiber made from cellulose derived wood-pulp. It is lightweight
Tencel
Natural microfiber made from cellulose derived from wood-pulp. Used for shirts and jeans. Is breathable, durable, biodegradable. It is absorbent and has low warmth
Viscose
Has soft handle, a good drape, absorbent and slow drying, not durable and creases easily
Synthetic fibers
Heat sensitive and high drying temperatures
Polyester
Durable, crease-resistant and easy to care fabric. Can be recycled
Nylon
Non-absorbent fabric that dry easily. Very durable and crease-resistant
Tactel
New fabric that dries 8 times faster than cotton, It is soft, breathable and lightweight
Kinds of fabric
Toile
Chennile
Moire
Ticking
Denim
Muslin
Calico
Eyelet
Silk
Tapestry
Gingham
Chintz
Damask
Burlap
Toile
A traditional fabric that is printed with pastoral scenes
Chennile
A fabric with yarn forming producing pile
Moire
A fabric known as watermark
Ticking
A heavy stripped cotton fabric
Denim
A durable twilled cotton fabric
Muslin
An inexpensive cotton fabric that is light in color
Calico
A plain cotton weave with busy small floral pattern
Eyelet
A cotton fabric embroidered with open cut outs
Silk
A fabric made of strong fiber of the moth larvae
Tapestry
A heavy embroidered fabric
Gingham
A printed or woven fabric with a single colored checked design
Chintz
A plain weave cotton with a glazed finish
Damask
A firm, lustrous figured fabric
Burlap
A rough fabric that is woven from the jute or hemp