List of the Most Commonly Used Fabrics in Fashion (A to L)

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Here is a list of the most commonly used fabrics in the fashion industry in alphabetical order from A to L.

Brocade

Brocade is a type of jacquard fabric that is heavily figured. The figure is developed by floating warp threads, weft threads, or both. Often, lustre yarn is used.

Used in:

• Formal wear
• Furnishing

Buckram

This is a stiff fabric which is generally made of cotton or linen. It is loosely woven.

Used as a stiff interlining in:

• Collars
• Cuffs

Cambric

Cambric is a lightweight, closely woven fabric that is generally used in handkerchiefs. It can be given additional stiffening.

Used in:

• Children’s dresses
• Ladies’ garments
• Nightwear

Chambray

It is a lightweight, plain weave cotton woven fabric which has a colored warp and a white weft. This produces a blotchy appearance.

Used in:

• Women’s and children’s garments
• Shirts and sportswear

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Chiffon

This is a very lightweight, sheer, delicate fabric. It was originally made of silk yarns, but now even man-made fibres like polyester are being used to manufacture chiffon.

Used in:

• Blouses
• Dresses and gowns

Chintz

It is a highly lustrous plain weave cotton fabric. It is generally finished with calendering to impart lustre.

Used in:

• Furnishing
• Sportswear

Corduroy

It is a cut pile cord fabric, generally made of cotton. The cut fibres form the surface of the fabric. It is a medium-weight fabric.

Used in:

• Bottom wear

Crepe

It is a fabric that is characterized by a crinkled surface. The effect may be produced in a variety of ways, such as chemical or heat treatments, use of S and Z high twist yarns, etc.

Used in:

• Blouses
• Dresses

Damask

Damask is a type of woven fabric that uses mercerized cotton for its construction. Its design is made by interchanging satin and sateen weaves.

Used in:

• Tablecloths
• Bed clothing

Denim

This is a durable woven cotton twill fabric. Originally, it was indigo-dyed, and the warp was yarn-dyed with undyed weft yarn.

Used in:

• Leisure wear
• Workwear

Double Cloth

It is also called double face as it is reversible in nature. Two component fabrics are held together by the means of the following methods: centre-stitching, self-stitching, or interchanging.

Used in:

• Coats
• Dresses
• Jackets
• Furnishings

Duck

It is a closely woven plain weave fabric which is similar to the canvas fabric. Cotton or linen yarns are used to manufacture duck.

Flannel

Flannel is a plain or twill weave fabric that is lightweight or medium-weight, originally made from wool. It might be slightly raised.

Used in:

• Shirts
• Nightwear

Fleece

This is a woven fabric made from woolen yarn that has a raised pile on its surface.

Used in:

• Jackets
• Coats

Georgette

It is a fine, lightweight woven fabric that usually has two S-twisted and two Z-twisted yarns successively in both warp and weft.

Gingham

Gingham is a lightweight, plain weave fabric, usually made from cotton. It is yarn-dyed; the dyed yarns are used to form checks or stripes.

Used in:

• Shirts
• Outerwear

Herringbone

Herringbone is actually a type of twill weave, and the fabric made by this is called herringbone fabric. In this, the twill weave is used to form diagonal lines in the fabric.

Used in:

• Formal wear
• Coats

Interlock

It is a fine, weft-knitted fabric that has good stretch properties and is also reversible.

Used in:

• Dresses
• Blouses
• Underwear
• T-shirts

Lawn

It is a lightweight, plain weave woven fabric generally made up of cotton with very fine yarns. It is generally printed.

Used in:

• Dresses
• Blouses

Hope you liked this compilation.

Link to the Second Part (M to Z) of This List

• List of Most Commonly Used Fabrics in Fashion (M to Z) – Part 2
  This is the Part 2 of this list of commonly used fabrics in the fashion industry. If you want to know more about fabrics, make sure to check it out!

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Comments

PGupta0919 (author) on May 17, 2017:

Thank you Magicality LM

Magicality LM on May 17, 2017:

Awesome list. Didn't know half of the English names.