rep made of silk warp and wool or worsted weft, with fine surface cord; either borcaded, watered, or plain. Three classes: single, double or terry.
a plain weave fabric with a fine, crosswise rib, the result of using finer warp yarns and heavier weft yarns and a higher thread count in the warp than the weft . Usually medium weight. Made in a variety of fibers but common in cotton and cotton blends . A common shirting fabric.
A durable plain-weave fabric usually of cotton. Like broadcloth, but with a heavier weight and more durable surface.
A silk, rayon, wool, or cotton fabric with a fine horizontal rib effect on the surface because of a warp yarn finer than the filling yarn; usually a high-thread-count cloth. Poplin is used for high-quality shirting and upholstery.
Fabric woven of silk and wool made in Avignon, a papal seat. It is now used to describe any sturdy cotton that has a bit of a shine to it.
A smooth, strong fabric with a plain silk warp and coarse silk weft. It may also be made of cottton.
Light-to-medium-weight cotton or rayon fabric which has a fine rib and slight sheen. It is inexpensive and drapes well. The heavier, ribbed fabric can even be used for loose covers.
A durable, plain weave class of fabrics which has fine cross ribs. Heavier than broadcloth, but not similar, poplin is usually made of a polyester/cotton blend.
A smooth, thin, lustrous fabric, usually made of cotton and used for making shirts.
cotton, wool, and other textile fibres. Crosswise rib. The filling is cylindrical. Two or three times as many warp as weft per inch. Has a more pronounced filling effect than broadcloth. It is mercerized and has quite a high lustre. It may be bleached, or dyed (usually vat dyes are used) or printed. Heavy poplin is given a water-repellent finish for outdoor use. Originally made with silk warp and a heavier wool filling. Some also mildew-proof, fire-retardant, and some given a suede finish. American cotton broadcloth shirting is known as poplin in Great Britain.
Fine, closely woven fabric with slight horizontal ribs.
A durable, plain-weave fabric similar to broadcloth but with a heavier rib and heavier weight. Made of silk, cotton, synthetic fibers, wool or blends.
A blend of cotton and polyester (bi-blend) in a poplin weave.
Poplin is a medium- to heavyweight, unbalanced, plain weave, and spun-yarn fabric that is usually piece dyed. The filling yarns are coarser than the warp yarns. Poplin has a more pronounced rib than broadcloth.
a ribbed fabric used in clothing and upholstery
A coarse broadcloth with a pronounced horizontal rib.
A fabric made using a rib variation of the plain weave. The construction is characterized by having a slight ridge effect in one direction, usually the filling.
a durable, plain-weave fabric usually made of silk, cotton, synthetic fibres or wool.
Fabric used for dye-sublimation. Fire retardant is available. Outdoor use is not recommended. Finishing rating-Excellent. Fabric does have a slight "stretch". Liner recommended when double- sided. Cleaning-Dry clean or wash. Multiple cleanings will cause fading. Do not exceed heat 225F. Interior durability: UV exposure will cause fading. Wrinkle resistant. Folding will cause creasing. Can be steamed or ironed (cool setting) from backside.
A tightly woven fabric similar to broadcloth but with a heavier cross-rib. First woven in Avigin, France, it has become a popular summer fabric.
A fabric with a fine rib effect on the surface because of a finer warp yarn than woof yarn.
Cotton fabric with corded surface.
A fabric made of fine warp yarns with ribs running crosswise, it creases in wear but is hard wearing, comfortable and absorbent. The filling is what gives this material its character.
A material made from silk and worsted and having a corded or ribbed appearance.
a medium-to-heavyweight unbalanced plain weave. It is a spun yarn fabric that is usually piece dyed.
Lightweight fabric with small-scale ribbing.
A plain-weave fabric characterized by a rib effect in the filling direction.
Poplin is a heavy, durable fabric that has a ribbed appearance. It is made with wool, cotton, silk, rayon, or any mixture of these. The ribs run across the fabric from selvage to selvage. They are formed by using coarse filling yarns in a plain weave. ;
is a plain weave fabric with a cross-wise rib.
Durable, medium weight cotton or cotton blend fabric made using a rib variation of the plain weave which creates a slight ridge effect.
A plain weave cloth with fine weft-way ribs. There are twice as many ends as picks. It is frequently made from cotton or blends, preferably with 2-fold yarns. Poplin is available in various weights, making it suitable for shirts or rainwear, depending on the finish applied. Sometimes it is printed or woven with decorative stripes. An Irish poplin used to be made with a silk warp and a worsted weft.
Poplin, also called tabinet, is a heavy, durable fabric consisting of a silk warp with a weft of worsted yarn. As the weft is in the form of a stout cord the fabric has a ridged structure, like rep, which gives depth and softness to the lustre of the silky surface. It is made with wool, cotton, silk, rayon, or any mixture of these, though originally made from silk.