Flannel:
Flannel
is a woollen fabric woven in plain or twill weave having characteristic soft
handle. It looks like a bulky fabric due to the milling that is usually done to
this fabric. Flannel fabric is used for suits and pants and infacnt's clothing.
This
fabric is popular as cleaning fabric due to its extreme softness. This is also
used to protect children from cold atmosphere.
Gabardine:
Gabardine
is a closely woven, clear finished warp faced twill fabric. It contains more
number of warp yarns than weft yearns and also more durable. It is usually
woven in 2/1 or 2/2 twill and has a raised diagonal twill effect on the right
side. It largely used for rain coats, suitings and sports wear.
Georgette:
Georgette
is a sheer light weight fabric, woven in plain weave. It has a characteristic
rough texture produced by hard twisted ply, yarns both in warp and weft.
Originally it was made in silk, but today it is produced in rayon and polyester
too.
Kashmir
Silk
Kashmir
silk is a silk fabric produced in plain weave and is either embroidered or
printed. The motifs used are characteristic of Kashmir. It is used for shirts,
women's wear and sarees. Kashmir shawls are woven in twill weave and is usually
embroidered with traditional Kashmiri embroidery.
Khadi:
Khadi
is a term used to a wide variety of fabics that are hand spun and hand woven.
They are produced in mainly one cotton fibre, blends of two or more fibres.
They are known for durability, and simplicity. The fabrics can be suitings
dhoties overalls and household textiles.
Lawn: