Taffeta
Fiber: Silk, rayon, synthetics.
Weave: Usually plain with a fine cross rib.
Characteristics: It is made in plain colors, fancy prints, watered designs, and changeable effects. It is smooth with a sheen on its surface. The textures vary considerably. They have a crispness and stiffness.
Uses: dressy evening wear: suits and coats, slips, ribbons, blouses, dresses

Terry Cloth
Fiber: Cotton and some linen.
Weave: Pile, also jacquard and dobby combined with pile.
Characteristics: Either all over loops on both sides of the fabric or patterned loops on both sides. Long wearing, easy to launder, no ironing. Better qualities have a close, firm, underweave, with very close loops. Very absorbent. longer loop=greater absorbency.
Uses: Towels, beachwear, bathrobes, sportswear, children's wear

Ticking
Fiber: Cotton
Weave: Usually twill
Characteristics: Very tightly woven with more warp than filling yarns. Very sturdy and strong, smooth. Usually has white and colored stripes, but some floral.
Uses: Pillow covers, mattress coverings, upholstering and some sportswear.

Tissue Taffeta (See Taffeta)
Plain weave, very light weight and transparent.

Tricot
Fiber: Silk, rayon, synthetics.
Weave: Knit. Vertical wales on surface and more or less crosswise ribs on the back.
Characteristics: Has a thin texture, made from very fine or single yarns.
Uses: Underwear, sportswear, bathing suits, gloves.

Tulle
Fiber: Silk, nylon, cotton.
Weave: Gauze, knotted, leno, made on a lace machine.
Characteristics: Has a hexagonal mesh, stiff. Difficult to launder.
Uses: It is a stately type of fabric when used for formal wear, and weddings. It is also used for ballet costumes and wedding veils.

Tussah
Fiber: Silk.
Weave: Usually plain but also in twill.
Characteristics: Made from wild or uncultivated silkworms. It is coarse, strong, and uneven. Dull lustre and rather stiff. Has a rough texture with many slubs, knots, and bumps. It is ecru or tan and is difficult to bleach. It usually doesn't take an even dye color. Wears wellÑbecomes more rough looking with wear. wrinkles some.
Uses: In lighter weights, dresses. In heavier weights, coats and suits and ensembles.

Tweed
Fiber: Wool, also cotton, rayon, silk, linen, and synthetics.
Weave: Twill, novelty variations, or plain.
Characteristics: Originally only made from different colored stock-dyed Fibers, producing various color effects. There are a wide range of rough surfaced, sturdy fabrics. May also be plaid, checked, striped, or other patterns. Does not hold a crease very well.
Uses: Wide range of suits, coats, and sportswear for men, women and children.

Velour
Fiber: Cotton, wool, or spun rayon.
Weave: Thick, plush pile, with a plain or satin ground, or sometimes knitted.
Characteristics: The pile is characterized by uneven lengths (usually two) which gives it a rough look. The two lengths of pile create light and shaded areas on the surface. A rather pebbled effect.
Uses: dressing gowns, dresses, waist-coats.

Velvet
Fiber: Silk, rayon, cotton, synthetics, and a little wool and worsted.
Weave: Pile, made with an extra warp yarn.
Characteristics: Mostly made with a plain back but some with a twill. Some are made with a silk pile and a rayon or cotton back. Comes in many types, qualities, and weights. Good velvet wears fairly well and is inexpensive. The cheaper cloths give little service and look well only a few times before beginning to deteriorate. Better velvet may be crush resistant, water resistant, and drapes well. Has to be handled with care, and pressed on a velvet board. Cut all one way. For the maximum amount of depth in the color, cut with the pile running up. it also wears better when cut this way. Velvet should be cut with very simple lines in the garment, so not to destroy the beauty of the fabric. It has the tendency to add weight to the figure.
Uses: Eveningwear, at home wear

Velveteen
Fiber: Cotton, sometimes rayon.
Weave: Filling pile, very short.
Characteristics: Woven with a extra filling yarn with either a plain or a twill back (twill back is the best). Strong and takes hard wear. Poor quality rubs off. Some of it can be laundered. It is warm. Has to be cut all one way. Press carefully, preferably on a velvet board, or tumble dry after laundering (no pressing needed).
Uses: Children's wear, dresses, coats, lounge wear, separates.

Voile
Fiber: Cotton - also wool.
Weave: Plain, loosely woven.
Characteristics: Sheer and very light weight. To obtain a top quality fabric, very highly twisted yarns are used. Voile drapes and gathers very well. The clear surface is obtained by singeing away any fuzzy yarns. Has a hard finish and crisp, sometimes wiry hand. "Voile de Laine" is wool voile.
Uses: Dresses, blouses.

Warp-Print Taffeta (See Taffeta)
Usually a plain weave, the warp yarns are printed before the filling is inserted. The design is distorted as fabric is woven has a very fuzzy look.

Whipcord
Fiber: Cotton, rayon, worsted or woolen.
Weave: Twill
Characteristics: Very much like gabardine, but the yarn is bulkier and much more pronounced. It is very durable, rugged and stands hard usage and wear. In time, it shines a bit with wear. Some times back is napped for warmth.
Uses: Topcoats, uniform cloths, suitings, sportswear, riding habits.

Wool
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Characteristics: This Fiber is made from the hair of various animals such as sheep, llamas, camels and goats. It is very resilient and resistant to wrinkling. It is renewed by moisture and well known for it's warmth.
Uses: Clothing, blankets, winter wear.

Wool Broadcloth
Fiber: Wool. Also cotton and silk but very different from wool broadcloth.
Weave: Usually a twill with a two up and one down construction. Some also plain weave.
Characteristics: Has a napped face, closely sheared and polished, producing a silky gloss. One way nap, must be handled like velvet when cutting. It comes in a variety of colors and weights. It is "dressy" fabric. Form fitting and drapes well.