1. A - Acetate A manufactured fiber refined from cotton filaments and/or wood pulp, and acetic acid that has been extruded through a spinneret and then hardened.
- Antron® A type of nylon made by DuPont®.
2. B - Bamboo Bamboo fabric is made from the pulp of the bamboo grass. It is light and strong, has excellent wicking properties, and is to some extent antibacterial.
- Bisso Crisp, fine linen which is sometimes called altar cloth and used for that purpose.
- Blend A term applied to a yarn or a fabric that is made up of more than one fiber. In blended yarns, two or more different types of staple fibers are twisted or spun together to form the yarn.
- Boiled Wool Wool fabric that is felted to create a very dense final product used for coats, jackets and slippers.
- Boucle This fabric can be a knit or a woven but is made with a novelty yarn.
3. C - Carbon Infused A carbon fabric blends carbon-infused fibers by the burning of bamboo and blends them with synthetic fiber to create a durable, tech fabrication that is anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, breathable and moisture wicking.
- Charmeuse A lightweight silk or silk-like fabric.
- Chenille A soft fuzzy fabric developed in France. The name means caterpillar in French. It can be made from cotton or a blended fiber.
- Chiffon A hard-spun two ply cotton yarn made from long staple fibers and treated to remove all short fuzzy ends for a smooth finish. Lisle is a popular choice for fine men's knitwear, including tops and socks.
4. D - Damask Damask refers to the type of weave used to create jacquard-woven floral or geometric designs. The fabric can be made from cotton, linen, polyester or from blended fibers.
- Double Knit A knit fabric in which two layers of loops are formed that cannot be separated. A double knit machine, which has two complete sets of needles, is required for this construction.