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Definitions of Materials, Fabrics and Textiles used for Home Interior Decoration

Listed below are properties and uses that individual textiles have.

Name: Marquisette
Fiber: Cotton, Silk, Synthetic
Weave / Construction:Leno
Weight: Sheer - very thin
Light, sheer or open weave. Sometimes printed or dyed in light colors

Name: Matelasse
Fiber: Cotton
Weave / Construction: Jacquard
Weight: Heavy
Double cloth with quilted or puckered surface patterning

Name: Microsuede
Fiber: Synthetic
Weave / Construction:Twill or Pile
Weight: Medium
Synthetic suede look, wears well as upholstery.

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Name: Mohair
Fiber: Goat hair
Weave / Construction:Plain
Weight: Medium
Goat hair, (often mixed with cotton or wool). Sturdy and durable. May have a woven pattern.

Name: Moiré
Fiber: Silk, Synthetic
Weave / Construction:Plain
Weight: Light
A finish given cotton, silk, acetate, rayon, nylon etc where bright and dim effects are observed. This is achieved by passing the fabric between engraved rollers which press the particular motif in place. Watered textural effect.

Name: Muslin
Fiber: Cotton
Weave / Construction:Hand embroidered or jacquard
Weight: Sheer - thin
Lightweight utility cloth. Economical, often used as under layer for upholstery cover.

Name: Needlepoint
Fiber: Wool over backing
Weave / Construction:Plain
Weight: Heavy
Hand embroidered over canvas or net. Also simulated with jacquard weave.

Name: Net
Fiber: Rayon or other
Weave / Construction:Plain
Weight: Sheer – very thin
Very open (lace) construction. Provides see-through drapery appearance – many patterns

Name: Ninon
Fiber: Polyester
A smooth transparent high textured type of voile fabric. Usually made from 100% polyester.

Name: Organdy
Fiber: Cotton
Weave / Construction:Plain
Weight: Sheer – very thin
Very light and thin, transparent, stiff and wiry cotton. It will withstand repeated laundering and still remtain its crispness. A true durable finish cloth.Varied colours, also prints. Primary use in curtains and drapery.

Name: Osnaburg
Fiber: Cotton
Weave / Construction:Plain
Weight: Sheer - thin
Strong and durable course cotton weave. Often used in its natural colour but also dyed or printed.

Name: Oxford Cloth
Fiber: Cotton
Weave / Construction:Basket or twill
Weight: Medium
Often in stripes or checks. A popular shirt and dress material, also usable for curtains

Name: Plush
Fiber: Wool (mohair) Synthetic
Weave / Construction:Pile
Weight: Heavy
Cut pile like velvet but with a deeper pile.

Name: Pongee
Fiber: Silk
Weave / Construction:Plain
Weight: Sheer - thin
Wild silk with irregular texture. Also imitated in cotton and synthetics. Subject to shrinkage.

Name: Poplin
Fiber: Cotton
Weave / Construction:Plain
Weight: Light
Lightweight fabric with small-scale ribbing.

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