1. Fabric Types

2. VOILE A soft yet firm, sheer fabric of plain weave.
Generally made of combed hard twisted single yarns, although ply yarns are also used.
Has clinging effect.
It is generally 100% cotton , blends include polyester or linen.
Can be solid dyed or printed

3. Properties Uses It is sheer and lightweight fabric It has soft feel
It drapes and gathers very well
Generally 100% cotton and less resilient
Uses
Ladies dresses, skirts and dress lining
Accessory fabric in apparels

4. POPLIN
Poplin, also called tabinet (or tabbinet), is a strong fabric in a plain weave of any fiber or blend
Poplin traditionally consisted 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 gave depth and softness to the lustre of the silky surface.
It is now made with wool, cotton, silk, rayon, or any mixture of these, though originally made from silk.

5. Properties Uses It is soft and medium weight fabric
It is durable and has good wear resistance
It has average drapability
It has poor crease resistance
Uses
men's shirts, blouses, pyjamas, children's clothes, and dresses.
Perfect for making banners or table drape displays in stores or tradeshows. 
It is also widely used as all kinds of sportswear, shirts, boy's suits, uniforms, blouses and dresses.

6. MUSLIN
Coarse type of plain weave fabric made of carded cotton or polyster/cotton yarns of various thread counts heavier than long cloth upto 140.
Muslin is most typically an unbleached or white cloth, produced from carded cotton yarn

7. Properties Uses Unbleached greige cloth with low moisture absorption
It is smooth and delicate
It has good drapability
It is light to medium weight
It has low crease resistance
Uses
The upholsterers put muslin as the primary fabric of chair and sofa.
The fabric is lightweight, so it is used as slipcovers, bedspread, bed skirt, throw pillow, table skirt, etc.
Muslin curtains and window shade suits a country house.

8. GEORGETTE
Georgette (shortened from crêpe Georgette or Georgette crêpe) is a sheer, lightweight, dull- finished crêpe fabric
Can be solid dyed or printed
crinkly surface is created by alternating S- and Z- twist yarns in both warp and weft

9. Properties Uses Uneven texture and has crispy feel
It is a sheer fabric and light weight
It has elegant look but dull appearance
It snagging is more and is difficult to sew
Uses
Used as interlining or lining
Used to manufacture sarees
Used for scarves , dresses and various garment accessories

10. GAUZE May be of cotton, wool, silk, rayon and other man-made fibers.
Usually plain weave, leno- weave
Occassionally knitted
Gauze used in bookbinding is called mull, and is used in case binding to adhere the text block to the book cover

11. Properties Uses Is thin and lightweight. It is fine and airy.
It is crispy and has poor drape.
It is open-textured.
Uses
Bandages.
Some silk or rayon gauze used for curtains, trimmings.
 casual window dressings like panels and scarves.

12. SATIN
Originally silk, now also of filament man-made fibers with a highly lustrous surface and usually a dull back.
It is a warp-dominated weaving technique that forms a minimum number of interlacings in a fabric
Made in different weights

13. Properties Schreiner finish to produce lustre.
Soft and good drapability
It is flat and lustrous with a smooth surface
The surface slides easily for linings.
The long floats like 7/1 or 11/1 and filament fabrics are subject to snagging and is poor resistant to abrasion.
The shorter floats like 4/1 or ¼ and spun fabrics may be tough, compact and durable with low luster.

14. Uses
 commonly used in apparel: satin baseball jackets, athletic shorts,
Women's lingerie, nightgowns, blouses and evening gowns, but also in some men's boxe shorts, shirts and neckties. It is also used in the production of pointe shoes for use in ballet.
Other uses include interior furnishing fabrics, upholstery, and bed sheets.

15. VELVET
Velvet is a type of woven tufted fabric in which the cut threads are evenly distributed , with a short dense pile, giving it a distinctive feel.
Compact short pile of silk or man-made fiber and usually a cotton perhaps rayon back.
Similar to plush but shorter pile.
 Velvet pile is created by warp or vertical yarns and velveteen pile is created by weft or fill yarns.

16. Properties Uses Smooth and softer It is thick and bulky
Good warmth retention
Good drape and fall
Good crease resistance
Uses
Evening wear
Upholstery
Curtains and Cushions covers

17. FLANNEL A fuller and napped woven fabric, generally of wool yarn.
Woven with a twill weave which may be obscured by the nap.
Blends can be used to increase the comfort and drapability of the fabric
Flannel may be brushed to create extra softness or remain unbrushed. 
Typically, flannel has either a single- or double-sided.

18. Properties It is soft and fuzzy It good stretchability
It is thick and warm
It is very durable
It drapes well
It is dull-surfaced
It is slightly fuzzy
It is scratchy
It absorbs and releases perspiration quickly.

19. Uses Bathrobes Skirts Men’s suits Trousers
Flannel is used as blazers, jackets, trousers, women's suits, men's suits, shirts, flannel pajamas, flannel pants, sleeping garments, work gloves, linings, coverings, and sheets flannel.

20. TERRY
It is a warp pile fabric with loops of warp threads alternating with ground threads.
Terrycloth, terry cloth, terry towelling, terry, or simply towelling is a fabric with loops that can absorb large amounts of water.
It can be manufactured by weaving or knitting, with weaving on a dobby loom the predominant commercial method, having two beams of longitudinal warp through which the filler or weft is fired laterally

21. Properties Uses It is very absorbent and comfortable.
It is easy to launder.
It does not require ironing.
It is bulky and thick
Uses
Towels, Bath robes, Beach coverups
Sportswear, children’s wear
Draperies
Exercise wear
Infants and toddler accessories

22. DENIM
Firm, left hand, 2/1 3/1,twill weave of white filling and coloured warp, typically indigo dyed.
Uses coarse yarn for weaving
Generally warp dyed
Slub yarns can also be inserted for varied effects

23. Properties Uses Strong, Durable It is for long wearing.
It resists snags and tears.
Uses
casual style clothing, such as jeans, skirts.
lightweight jackets and suits.
shorts, children's clothes.
for protective clothing.
In apparel, it is used as jeans, skirts, shorts, light- weight jackets and suits, uniforms, work-cloths, overalls, sportswear, caps, evening wear and children's cloth.

24. CORDUROY A ribbed pile fabric with a high luster and soft feel.
Made with extra filling threads, which floats over the ground threads.
After weaving these loops threads are cut , brushed, forming a pile.

25. Properties Uses It is warm. It is durable fabric
It is thick and stable fabric
It absorbs and releases moisture quickly.
Uses
Used for better cloths, draperies and upholstery.
It is commonly made into pants or trousers, jackets (sports) and shirts.
Corduroy is also used as skirts, suits, slacks, children's cloths and dresses.

26. CHIFFON
It is a fabric made of polyester with a soft and crispy texture.
High twist yarns are used for weaving
It is flimsy in nature
Made from high twisted yarn and woven in gummed condition.

27. Properties Uses Highly twisted yarns Extremely lightweight and Flimsy
It is elegant and sheer fabric.
It is resilient and drapes well
Uses
Used for - special occasion dresses, nightgowns,
- linings
Also used as - eveningwear,
- blouses
- scarves.

28. CAMBRIC
It is a cloth made of high quality cotton yarn and given a special finish.
This imparts a bright appearance to the cloth.
It is a lightweight plain weave cloth, originally from Cambrai , woven in greige, then bleached and piece- dyed, often glazed or calendered.
Initially made from flax, then cotton in the 19th century, it is also called batiste

29. Properties Uses Has stiff feel.
The fabric is - light to medium weight,
-Crispy
Have high tensile strength
Uses
Home furnishing industries.
 linens, shirtings, handkerchieves and as fabric for lace and needlework.

30. Single jersey - knits
Single jersey fabrics are manufactured by weft knitting technique
Here interlooping of single yarn takes place
Soft twisted yarns are used
It is manufactured on circular knitting machine

31. Properties Uses High stretchability and elastic recovery
Soft and resilient
High drapability and good fall
Dimensional stability is low
High shrinkage in natural fiber
Uses
Used for leisure wear manufacturing Men’s , Women’s and Kids wear
Used for sports wear
Used for manufacturing under garments
Also used for industrial and medical purpose

32. Double jersey – 1x1 knit rib
Double jersey fabric is manufactured by weft knitting technique
Two sets of needles are used for face and back knitting
Can be 1x1 rib, 2x2 rib, 2x1 rib etc depending on the end use
Interlooping of yarn takes place

33. Properties
High stretchability and elastic recovery is than single jersey
Soft and resilient
Reversible type
High drapability and good fall
Dimensional stability is low
High shrinkage in natural fiber
Uses
Used for leisure wear manufacturing Men’s, Women’s and Kids wear as accessory fabric
Used in sports wear for collar and cuff
Used for manufacturing under garments

34. Pique - Knits Jersey fabric is manufactured by warp knitting technique
Can be knitted using any fibre content
One sets of needles are used for knitting
Interlooping of yarn takes place in vertical plane

35. Properties
Stretchability is low and elastic recovery is more than weft knit single jersey
Soft and resilient
Non Reversible type
High drapability and good fall
Good Dimensional stability
High shrinkage in natural fiber
Uses
Used for leisure wear manufacturing basically Men’s, Women’s and Kids polo T-shirts
Used for manufacturing sports wear

36. Slub jersey - knits
Single jersey fabrics are manufactured by weft knitting technique
Here interlooping of slub yarn takes place
Soft twisted yarns are used
It is manufactured on circular knitting machine
Fabric dyeing is carried out in solid colors so that slub effect is prominent

37. Properties Uses High stretchability and elastic recovery
Soft and resilient
High drapability and good fall
Dimensional stability is low
High shrinkage in natural fiber
Uses
Used for leisure wear manufacturing Men’s , Women’s and Kids wear
Used for sports wear
Used for manufacturing under garments
Also used for industrial and medical purpose

38. Fleece - knits Available as brushed or unbrused fleece
It is a soft napped insulating synthetic fabric made from polyethylene terepthalate (PET) or other synthetic fibres
Soft twisted yarns are used
It is manufactured on circular knitting machine

39. Properties Uses Low stretchability and high elastic recovery
Soft, resilient and thick fabric
Warmth retention
High drapability and good fall
Dimensional stability is high
Uses
Used in casual jackets, hats, sweaters, jogging bottoms/sweatpants, gym clothes, Hoodies, inexpensive throw blankets, and high- performance outdoor clothing,

40. French Terry - knits
Available as 3 or 4thread french terry in the market
Soft twisted coarse yarns are used
It is manufactured on flat knitting machine
Consists of tuck and miss structure on the back side
High GSM fabric
100% Cotton

41. Properties
Low stretchability and high elastic recovery
Soft, resilient and thick fabric
Warmth retention
Non reversible fabric different or same yarns used for face and back
High drapability and good fall
Highly absorbent
Dimensional stability is high
Uses
Used in casual jackets, hats, sweaters, jogging bottoms/sweatpants, gym clothes, Hood.

42. jersey - knits Soft twisted coarse grindle yarns are used
It is manufactured on circular knitting machine
Medium to High GSM fabric
100% Cotton

43. Properties Uses Low stretchability and high elastic recovery
Soft and resilient fabric
Non reversible fabric different or same yarns used for face and back
High drapability and good fall
Highly absorbent
Dimensional stability is high
Uses
Used for leisure wear manufacturing Men’s , Women’s and Kids wear

44. Yarn dyed stripe jersey - knits
Fabric is manufactured by weft knitting technique
Soft twisted are used
Can be single jersey or pique structure
Classified as auto and feeder striper
It is manufactured on circular knitting or flat knitting machine
Low to medium GSM fabric
100% Cotton or blends may be used

45. Properties Uses Low stretchability and high elastic recovery
Soft and resilient fabric
Non reversible fabric different or same yarns used for face and back
High drapability and good fall
Highly absorbent
Dimensional stability is high
Uses
Used for leisure wear manufacturing Men’s , Women’s and Kids wear

46. Waffle - knits Fabric is manufactured by weft knitting technique
Soft twisted are used
Waffle weave is a reversible, woven knit fabric with a raised geometric texture that looks like honeycomb.
Can be solid or striper
It is manufactured on circular knitting or flat knitting machine
100% Cotton or blends may be used

47. Properties Uses High stretchability and low elastic recovery
Soft and resilient fabric
Warmth retention
Non reversible fabric different or same yarns used for face and back
Good drapability and but poor fall
Highly absorbent
Dimensional stability is low
Uses
Used for leisure wear manufacturing Men’s , Women’s and Kids wear

48. Velour - knits Fabric is manufactured by weft knitting technique
Soft twisted are used
Cut or uncut piles are present on the surface of the fabric
Velour is a knitted fabric, allowing it to stretch.
It combines the stretchy properties of knits such as spandex with the rich appearance and feel of velvet

49. Properties Uses High stretchability and elastic recovery
Soft and resilient fabric
Warmth retention
Non reversible fabric
Good drapability and fall
Dimensional stability is high
Uses
Used for leisure wear manufacturing Men’s , Women’s and Kids wear
Upholstery purpose