#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  subtype:  #camlet  a fabric of Asian origin; originally made of silk and camel's hair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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