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Melton Wool Fabric – The Complete Guide for Designers, Brands & Textile Buyers

Melton wool fabric has long been celebrated as one of the most durable, premium, and functional textiles used in outerwe...

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Lycra Fabric

What is Lycra Fabric?  Lycra is a synthetic fiber that comprises stretchability. It can stretch up to 6 times its actua...

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Satin Fabric

Introduction to Satin Fabric Satin is a smooth, shiny fabric that looks stylish. It's made by weaving fibers like silk,...

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Modal Satin

What is Modal Satin fabric?  Modal Satin is a semi-synthetic fabric that is created from the pulp of beech trees. It is...

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Banarasi Fabric

What is Banarasi Fabric?  Banarasi silk fabric is a fine quality silk variant originating from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh....

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Mashru Fabric

What is Mashru?  Mashru Fabric is a handwoven textile made with combining cotton and silk.  The term ‘Mashru’ means ‘Pe...

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Brocade Fabric

What is Brocade?  Brocade is a patterned fabric specifically made for ornamental outfits. It has a huge history of uses...

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Cotton Silk

What is Cotton Silk? Cotton Silk fabric is a hybrid kind of fabric that is made from cotton and silk.  Even though it d...

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Dupion Silk

What is Dupion Silk fabric?  Silk dupion is a pure silk fabric, also known as Dupion. It is made by using thin warp thr...

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Kataan Silk

What is Kataan Silk?  Kataan Silk fabric is made by twisting various pure silk filaments, which makes it sturdy and d...

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