Fabrics & materials

A pile fabric with a knitted or woven backing and a long synthetic pile that mimics animal fur, cut from the backing only to avoid shearing the pile.

A synthetic fabric, usually polyurethane-coated woven or knit backing, designed to imitate leather's look and hand at lower cost and with more stretch.

A fabric woven or knitted with metallic yarns, or coated with a metallic finish, prone to fraying and heat sensitivity during pressing.

A tightly woven cotton fabric coated with a waxed or vinyl finish to make it waterproof and wipeable, commonly used for bags, aprons and outdoor items.

A pre-made sandwich of face fabric, batting and backing stitched together in a pattern, used ready-made for outerwear without separate quilting.

A cotton pile fabric woven with a short, dense cut pile similar to velvet but with a shorter nap and more matte finish, easier to sew than true velvet.

A non-woven or fabric-backed plastic sheet material with a glossy or matte coated surface, used for waterproof garments and accessories; sewn with a walking foot or Teflon presser foot.