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Textiles used in manufacturing clothing

Silk
A natural fibre that can be woven into textiles. It is obtained from the cocoon of the silkworm larva, in the process known as sericulture, which kills the larvae.
Tartan
A specific woven pattern that often signifies a particular Scottish clan in the modern era. The pattern is made with alternating bands of coloured threads woven as both warp and weft at right angles to each other. Kilts almost always have tartans. Tartan is also known as plaid in North America, but in Scotland this word means a tartan cloth slung over the shoulder or blanket.
Velour
A form of textile, a knitted counterpart of velvet. It combines the stretchy properties of knits such as spandex with the rich appearance and feel of velvet. It is used in dancewear for the ease of movement it affords. Velour is also popular for warm, colourful casual clothing.
Velvet
A form of textile that is woven special looms. It is a tufted fabric in which the cut threads are very evenly distributed, giving it its distinct feel. Two pieces of velvet must be woven at the same time. They are then cut apart and the two lengths of fabric are wound on separate take-up rolls. Velvet was very expensive. Corduroy and velveteen, when first produced, were considered the "poor man's velvet".


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