A cotton, tightly woven all-over print fabric.  The print is generally a small floral on a contrasting background.  Sometimes the term calico is used to refer to any cotton fabric.  Calico

Can refer to polar fleece or to wool fleece.  Polar fleece

A plain weave, sheer fabric which has been stiffened. Organdy

A twill weave fabric which is lightweight and has a silk-like sheen and hand.  Surah is made in silk, rayon, and polyester.  It is used for upholstery, dresses, and ties.

The capability of a material to absorb moisture.  For example, terrycloth

A synthetic fiber composed of cellulose (made from wood pulp and/or cotton linters) and acetic acid.  The acid is treated by a special process to harden it into fibers.  Acetate fabric is lustrous and [..]

A synthetic fiber known for its softness and hypo-allergenic properties.  Acrylic resists wrinkles and acrylic fabric often used for blankets, because it is soft and machine washable.  This fabric is [..]

A domesticated small llama prized for its wool. Alpaca fiber is woven into a warm, soft cloth.  It is suitable for jackets, coats, capes, wraps, and ponchos.

Cotton print fabrics designed by Amy Butler. Butler is known for her fresh innovative cotton prints variously inspired by Art deco, Oriental prints and 1960s' florals.  These designs are ideal fo [..]

Fiber from the Angora goat.  Angora is used to make mohair, a fuzzy fabric. It should not be confused with the fur of the Angora rabbit which is also woven into a yarn and used to knit sweaters.