#cloth__fabric__material__textile artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
supertype: artifact__artefact a man-made object taken as a whole
part: edging hem
substance: warp woof
subtype: aba a fabric woven from goat and camel hair
subtype: acrylic a synthetic fabric
subtype: Courtelle a wool-like acrylic fabric
subtype: Orlon (trademark) an acrylic fiber or the lightweight crease-resistant fabric made with Orlon yarns
subtype: Aertex a trademark for a loosely woven cotton fabric that is used to make shirts and underwear
subtype: alpaca a thin glossy fabric made of the wool of the alpaca, or a rayon or cotton imitation
subtype: baize a bright green fabric napped to resemble felt; used to cover gaming tables
subtype: basket_weave a cloth woven of two or more threads interlaced to suggest the weave of a basket
subtype: batik a dyed fabric; a removable wax is used where the dye is not wanted
subtype: batiste a thin plain-weave cotton or linen fabric; used for shirts or dresses
subtype: belting the material of which belts are made
subtype: boucle a fabric of uneven yarn that has an uneven knobby effect
subtype: broadcloth a closely woven silk or synthetic fabric with a narrow crosswise rib
subtype: broadcloth.cloth a densely textured woolen fabric with a lustrous finish
subtype: brocade thick heavy expensive material with a raised pattern
subtype: buckram a coarse cotton fabric stiffened with glue; used in bookbinding and to stiffen clothing
subtype: bunting.cloth a loosely woven fabric used for flags, etc.
subtype: calico coarse cloth with a bright print
subtype: cambric a finely woven white linen
subtype: camel's_hair__camel'shair a soft tan cloth made with the hair of a camel
subtype: camlet a fabric of Asian origin; originally made of silk and camel's hair
subtype: camo__camouflage fabric dyed with splotches of green and brown and black and tan; intended to make the wearer of a garment made of this fabric hard to distinguish from the background
subtype: canopy.cloth the umbrella-like part of a parachute that fills with air
subtype: canvas__canvass heavy closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
subtype: tarpaulin__tarp waterproofed canvas
subtype: cashmere a soft fabric made from the wool of the Cashmere goat
subtype: cerecloth a waterproof waxed cloth once used as a shroud
subtype: challis__challi a soft lightweight fabric (usually printed)
subtype: chambray a lightweight fabric woven with white threads across a colored warp
subtype: chenille a heavy fabric woven with chenille cord; used in rugs and bedspreads
subtype: chiffon a sheer fabric of silk or rayon
subtype: chino_cloth__chinocloth__chino a coarse twilled cotton fabric used for uniforms
subtype: chintz a brightly printed and glazed cotton fabric
subtype: coating a heavy fabric suitable for coats
subtype: chinchilla a thick twilled fabric of wool and cotton
subtype: cord.cloth__corduroy a cut pile fabric with vertical ribs; usually made of cotton
subtype: Bedford_cord a heavy corded fabric similar to corduroy; used for clothing
subtype: narrow_wale corduroy with narrow ribs
subtype: wide_wale corduroy with wide ribs
subtype: cotton_cloth__cotton fabric woven from cotton fibers
subtype: gauze_bandage__gauzebandage__gauze (medical) bleached cotton cloth of plain weave used for bandages and dressings
subtype: petrolatum_gauze gauze saturated with petrolatum
subtype: cotton_flannel__Canton_flannel a stout cotton fabric with nap on only one side
subtype: crepe.cloth a soft thin light fabric with a crinkled surface
subtype: Canton_crepe a soft thick crinkled dress crepe; heavier than crepe de Chine
subtype: crepe_de_Chine a very thin crepe of silk or silklike fabric
subtype: crepe_marocain__crepemarocain__marocain a dress crepe; similar to Canton crepe
subtype: cretonne an unglazed heavy fabric; brightly printed; used for slipcovers and draperies
subtype: crinoline a stiff coarse fabric used to stiffen hats or clothing
subtype: damask a fabric of linen or cotton or silk or wool with a reversible pattern woven into it
subtype: denim__jean a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
subtype: diamonte fabric covered with glittering ornaments such as sequins or rhinestones
subtype: diaper a fabric (usually cotton or linen) with a distinctive woven pattern of small repeated figures
subtype: dimity a strong cotton fabric with a raised pattern; used for bedcovers and curtains
subtype: doeskin_cloth__doeskincloth__doeskin a fine smooth soft woolen fabric
subtype: drapery cloth gracefully draped and arranged in loose folds
subtype: duck.cloth a heavy cotton fabric of plain weave; used for clothing and tents
subtype: duffel__duffle a coarse heavy woolen fabric
subtype: elastic an elastic fabric made of yarns containing an elastic material
subtype: etamine__etamin a soft cotton or worsted fabric with an open mesh; used for curtains or clothing etc.
subtype: faille a ribbed woven fabric of silk or rayon or cotton
subtype: felt a fabric made of compressed matted animal fibers
subtype: vulcanized_fiber__fiber__fibre a leatherlike material made by compressing layers of paper or cloth
subtype: flannel a soft light woolen fabric; used for clothing
subtype: flannelette a cotton fabric imitating flannel
subtype: winceyette (British) cotton flannelette with a nap on both sides
subtype: fleece a soft bulky fabric with deep pile; used chiefly for clothing
subtype: foulard a light plain-weave or twill-weave silk or silklike fabric (usually with a printed design)
subtype: frieze.cloth a heavy woolen fabric with a long nap
subtype: fustian a strong cotton and linen fabric with a slight nap
subtype: gabardine a firm durable fabric with a twill weave
subtype: georgette a thin silk dress material
subtype: gingham a clothing fabric in a plaid weave
subtype: grogram a coarse fabric of silk mixed with wool or mohair and often stiffened with gum
subtype: grosgrain a silk or silklike fabric with crosswise ribs
subtype: haircloth__hair cloth woven from horsehair or camelhair; used for upholstery or stiffening in garments
subtype: herringbone a twilled fabric with a herringbone pattern
subtype: homespun_fabric__homespun a rough loosely woven fabric originally made with homespun yarn
subtype: russet a reddish brown homespun fabric
subtype: hopsacking__hopsack a loosely woven coarse fabric of cotton or linen; used in clothing
subtype: horsehair fabric made from horsehair fibers; used for upholstery
subtype: khaki a sturdy twilled cloth of a yellowish brown color used especially for military uniforms
subtype: knitted_fabric__knittedfabric__knit a fabric made by knitting
subtype: balbriggan a cotton knit fabric used for underwear
subtype: double_knit a knit fabric similar to jersey that is made with two sets of needles producing a double thickness joined by interlocking stitches
subtype: jersey a slightly elastic machine-knit fabric
subtype: stockinet__stockinette knit used especially for infants' wear and undergarments
subtype: tricot a knitted fabric or one resembling knitting
subtype: lace a delicate decorative fabric woven in an open web of symmetrical patterns
subtype: Brussels_lace fine lace with a raised or applique design
subtype: macrame a coarse lace; made by weaving and knotting cords
subtype: pillow_lace__bobbin_lace lace made by winding thread around bobbins on a padded cushion
subtype: point_lace__pointlace__needlepoint lace worked with a needle in a buttonhole stitch on a paper pattern
subtype: lame a fabric interwoven with threads of metal; "she wore a gold lame dress"
subtype: Leatherette__leatherette__imitation_leather__imitationleather fabric made to look like leather
subtype: linen.cloth a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant
subtype: linsey-woolsey a rough fabric of linen warp and wool or cotton woof
subtype: lint.cloth cotton or linen fabric with the nap raised on one side; used to dress wounds
subtype: lisle.cloth a fabric woven with lisle thread
subtype: mackinaw a heavy woolen cloth heavily napped and felted, often with a plaid design
subtype: mackintosh__macintosh a lightweight waterproof (usually rubberized) fabric
subtype: madras a light patterned cotton cloth
subtype: marseille strong cotton fabric with a raised pattern; used for bedspreads
subtype: mohair fabric made with yarn made from the silky hair of the Angora goat
subtype: moire__watered-silk__wateredsilk silk fabric with a wavy surface pattern
subtype: moleskin a durable cotton fabric with a velvety nap
subtype: monk's_cloth a heavy cloth in basket weave
subtype: moquette a thick velvety synthetic fabric used for carpets and soft upholstery
subtype: moreen a heavy fabric of wool (or wool and cotton) used especially in upholstery
subtype: motley a multicolored woolen fabric woven of mixed threads in 14th to 17th century England
subtype: mousseline_de_sole a gauze-like fabric of silk or rayon
subtype: muslin plain-woven cotton fabric
subtype: nainsook a soft lightweight muslin used especially for babies
subtype: organdy__organdie a sheer stiff muslin
subtype: nankeen a durable fabric formerly loomed by hand in China from natural cotton having a yellowish color
subtype: net an open fabric woven together at regular intervals
subtype: gauze__netting__veiling a net of transparent fabric with a loose open weave
subtype: cheesecloth a coarse loosely woven cotton gauze; originally used to wrap cheeses
subtype: gossamer a gauze fabric with an extremely fine texture
subtype: hairnet a small net that some women wear over their hair to keep it in place
subtype: reseau.net a net or mesh foundation for lace
subtype: safety_net a large strong net to catch circus acrobats who fall or jump from a trapeze
subtype: save-all a net hung between ship and pier while loading a ship
subtype: snood an ornamental net in the shape of a bag that confines a woman's hair; pins or ties at the back of the head
subtype: sparker__spark_arrester__sparkarrester a wire net to stop sparks from an open fireplace or smokestack
subtype: tulle a fine (often starched) net used for veils or tutus or gowns
subtype: wirework__grillwork mesh netting made of wires
subtype: ninon a fine strong sheer silky fabric made of silk or rayon or nylon
subtype: nylon a synthetic fabric
subtype: Qiana__qiana silklike nylon fabric
subtype: oilcloth cloth treated on one side with a drying oil or synthetic resin
subtype: olive_drab__olivedrab a cloth of an olive-brown color used for military uniforms
subtype: organza a fabric made of silk or a silklike fabric that resembles organdy
subtype: paisley a soft wool fabric with a colorful swirled pattern of curved shapes
subtype: trousering__panting any fabric used to make trousers
subtype: pepper-and-salt a fabric woven with flecks of light and dark
subtype: percale a fine closely woven cotton fabric
subtype: permanent_press__permanentpres__permanent-press_fabric__permanentpressfabric__durable_press__durablepres__durable-press_fabric__durablepressfabric a fabric that has been chemically processed to resist wrinkles and hold its shape
subtype: piece_of_cloth__piece_of_material a piece of fabric
subtype: bib.piece_of_cloth top part of an apron; covering the chest
subtype: chamois_cloth__chamoiscloth a piece of chamois used for washing windows or cars
subtype: dishrag__dishcloth a cloth for washing dishes
subtype: drop_cloth a large piece of cloth laid over the floor or furniture while a room is being painted
subtype: dustcloth__dustrag__duster a piece of cloth used for dusting
subtype: dust_sheet__dust_cover a large piece of cloth used to cover furniture that is not in use for a long period
subtype: remnant__remainder__scrap a piece of cloth that is left over after the rest has been used or sold
subtype: fag_end__fagend the frayed end of a length of cloth or rope
subtype: gore a triangular piece of cloth
subtype: groundsheet__groundcloth a waterproofed piece of cloth spread on the ground (as under a tent) to protect from moisture
subtype: guimpe.piece_of_cloth a piece of starched cloth covering the shoulders of a nun's habit
subtype: gusset__inset a piece of material inset to strengthen or enlarge a garment
subtype: handkerchief__hankie__hanky__hankey a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
subtype: bandanna__bandana large and brightly colored handkerchief; often used as a neckerchief
subtype: pocket-handkerchief a handkerchief that is carried in a pocket
subtype: liner__lining a piece of cloth that is used as the inside surface of a garment
subtype: lungi__lungyi__longyi a long piece of brightly colored cloth (cotton or silk) used as clothing (a skirt or loincloth or sash etc.) in India and Pakistan and Burma
subtype: patch a piece of cloth used as decoration or to mend or cover a hole
subtype: pasties__pastie a pair of adhesive patches worn to cover the nipples of exotic dancers and striptease performers
subtype: shoulder_patch patch worn on the shoulder of a military uniform to indicate rank
subtype: placket a piece of cloth sewn under an opening
subtype: shred__rag__tag_end__tagend__tatter a small piece of cloth
subtype: pine-tar_rag baseball equipment consisting of a rag soaked with pine tar; used on the handle of a baseball bat to give a batter a firm grip
subtype: sail__canvas__canvass__sheet a large piece of fabric (as canvas) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
subtype: balloon_sail__balloonsail any light loose sail
subtype: crossjack__mizzencourse the lowermost sail on a mizzenmast
subtype: fore-and-aft_sail any sail not set on a yard and whose normal position is in a fore-and-aft direction
subtype: gaffsail__gaff-headed_sail a quadrilateral fore-and-aft sail suspended from a gaff
subtype: gaff_topsail__fore-and-aft_topsail a triangular fore-and-aft sail with its foot along the gaff and its luff on the topmast
subtype: jib any triangular fore-and-aft sail (set forward of the foremast)
subtype: flying_jib the outermost of two or more jibs
subtype: lateen_sail__lateen a triangular fore-and-aft sail used especially in the Mediterranean
subtype: lugsail__lug a sail with four corners that is hoisted from a yard that is oblique to the mast
subtype: mizzen__mizen fore-and-aft sail set on the mizzenmast
subtype: spanker a fore-and-aft sail set on the aftermost lower mast (usually the mizzenmast) of a vessel
subtype: spritsail a fore-and-aft sail extended by a sprit
subtype: staysail a fore-and-aft sail set on a stay (as between two masts)
subtype: foresail the lowest sail on the foremast of a square-rigged vessel
subtype: headsail any sail set forward of the foremast of a vessel
subtype: spinnaker large and usually triangular headsail; carried by a yacht as a headsail when running before the wind
subtype: mainsail the lowermost sail on the mainmast
subtype: main_course a square mainsail
subtype: main-topsail a topsail set on the mainmast
subtype: press_of_sail__press_of_canvas the greatest amount of sail that a ship can carry safely
subtype: royal a sail set next above the topgallant on a royal mast
subtype: save-all.sail__saveall a sail set to catch wind spilled from a larger sail
subtype: skysail the sail above the royal on a square-rigger
subtype: square_sail a four-sided sail set beneath a horizontal yard suspended at the middle from a mast
subtype: topgallant_sail__topgallantsail__topgallant a sail set on a yard of a topgallant mast
subtype: topsail a sail (or either of a pair of sails) immediately above the lowermost sail of a mast and supported by a topmast
subtype: fore-topsail the topsail on a foremast
subtype: swatch a sample piece of cloth
subtype: towel a rectangular piece of absorbent cloth (or paper) for drying or wiping
subtype: bath_towel a large towel; to dry yourself after a bath
subtype: Turkish_towel__terry_towel__terrytowel a bath towel with rough loose pile
subtype: beach_towel__beachtowel very large towel to dry yourself after swimming
subtype: dish_towel__tea_towel__teatowel a towel for drying dishes
subtype: hand_towel__face_towel a small towel used to dry the hands or face
subtype: paper_towel__papertowel a disposable towel made of absorbent paper
subtype: roller_towel a towel with the ends sewn together, hung on a roller
subtype: train piece of cloth forming the long back section of a gown that is drawn along the floor; "the bride's train was carried by her two young nephews"
subtype: pilot_cloth__pilotcloth a thick blue cloth used to make overcoats and coats for sailors etc
subtype: pique tightly woven fabric with raised cords
subtype: plush a fabric with a nap that is longer and softer than velvet
subtype: polyester any of a large class of synthetic fabrics
subtype: Dacron__dacron__Terylene a kind of polyester fabric
subtype: pongee a soft thin cloth woven from raw silk (or an imitation)
subtype: poplin a ribbed fabric used in clothing and upholstery
subtype: print a fabric with a dyed pattern pressed onto it (usually by engraved rollers)
subtype: quilting a material used for making a quilt, or a quilted fabric
subtype: rayon a synthetic silklike fabric
subtype: acetate_rayon__acetaterayon__acetate a fabric made from cellulose acetate fibers
subtype: viscose_rayon__viscose a rayon fabric made from viscose (cellulose xanthate) fibers
subtype: repp__rep a fabric with prominent rounded crosswise ribs
subtype: sackcloth a coarse cloth resembling sacking
subtype: bagging__sacking coarse fabric used for bags or sacks
subtype: burlap__gunny coarse jute fabric
subtype: sailcloth a strong fabric (such as cotton canvas) used for making sails and tents
subtype: samite a heavy silk fabric (often woven with silver or gold threads); used to make clothing in the Middle Ages
subtype: sateen a cotton fabric with a satiny finish
subtype: satin a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back
subtype: screening.cloth fabric of metal or plastic mesh
subtype: scrim a firm open-weave fabric used for a curtain in the theater
subtype: seersucker a light puckered fabric (usually striped)
subtype: serge a twilled woolen fabric
subtype: shag.cloth a fabric with long coarse nap; "he bought a shag rug"
subtype: shantung a heavy silk fabric with a rough surface (or a cotton imitation)
subtype: sharkskin a smooth crisp fabric
subtype: sheeting fabric from which bed sheets are made
subtype: shirting any of various fabrics used to make men's shirts
subtype: shirttail fabric forming the tail of a shirt
subtype: silesia a sturdy twill-weave cotton fabric; used for pockets and linings
subtype: silk a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
subtype: spandex an elastic synthetic fabric
subtype: sponge_cloth any soft porous fabric (especially in a loose honeycomb weave)
subtype: stammel a coarse woolen cloth formerly used for undergarments and usually dyed bright red
subtype: suede_cloth__suedecloth__suede a fabric made to resemble suede leather
subtype: Ultrasuede__ultrasuede (trade mark) a synthetic suede cloth
subtype: suiting a fabric used for suits
subtype: swan's_down.cloth__swan'sdown soft woolen fabric used especially for baby clothes
subtype: taffeta a crisp smooth lustrous fabric
subtype: tammy plain-woven (often glazed) fabric of wool or wool and cotton used especially formerly for linings and garments and curtains
subtype: tapa__tappa a paperlike cloth made in the South Pacific by pounding tapa bark
subtype: tapis__tapi__tapestry a heavy textile with a woven design; used for curtains and upholstery
subtype: tartan__plaid a cloth having a crisscross design
subtype: terry a pile fabric (usually cotton) with uncut loops on both sides; used to make bath towels and bath robes
subtype: ticking a strong fabric used for mattress and pillow covers
subtype: toweling__towelling any of various fabrics (linen or cotton) used to make towels
subtype: huck__huckaback toweling consisting of coarse absorbent cotton or linen fabric
subtype: terry a pile fabric (usually cotton) with uncut loops on both sides; used to make bath towels and bath robes
subtype: tweed thick woolen fabric used for clothing; originated in Scotland
subtype: Harris_Tweed (trademark) a loosely woven tweed made in the Outer Hebrides
subtype: twill a cloth with parallel diagonal lines or ribs
subtype: upholstery_material the fabric used in upholstering
subtype: Velcro (trademark) nylon fabric used as a fastening
subtype: velours__velour__velour heavy fabric that resembles velvet
subtype: velvet a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back
subtype: velveteen a usually cotton fabric with a short pile imitating velvet
subtype: vicuna a soft wool fabric made from the fleece of the vicuna
subtype: Viyella (trademark) a fabric made from a twilled mixture of cotton and wool
subtype: voile a light semitransparent fabric
subtype: wash-and-wear_fabric__wash-and-wear a fabric treated to be easily washable and to require no ironing
subtype: waterproof any fabric impervious to water
subtype: web.cloth a fabric (especially a fabric in the process of being woven)
subtype: webbing a strong fabric woven in strips
subtype: whipcord a strong worsted or cotton fabric with a diagonal rib
subtype: wincey (British) a plain or twilled fabric of wool and cotton used especially for warm shirts or skirts and pajamas
subtype: wire_cloth fabric woven of metallic wire
subtype: woolen__wool__woollen a fabric made from the hair of sheep
subtype: worsted a woolen fabric with a hard textured surface and no nap; woven of worsted yarns
subtype: yoke fabric comprising a fitted part at the top of a garment
subtype: tucker a detachable yoke of linen or lace worn over the breast of a low-cut dress
subtype: pina_cloth a fine cloth made from pineapple fibers
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