swatch guide

Double weave

4 sets of yarn

cannot be undone

2 warp 2 weft

double weft

5 sets of fabric (2 weft, 2 warp, 1 binder)

can be undone

weft pile

corduroy and velveteen

warp pile

velvet,terry cloth

weft knit

anything not tricot and raschel

warp knit

tricot and raschel

double weft knit

rib knits

interlock

purl

double jacquard knit

yarn dyed

dyed in yarn stage

normally has stripes plaid or structural design 

fabric dyed

dyed in fabric stage,

usually solid colors

resist dye

creates pattern on fabric

Batik

Tie dye

Ikat

pigment print

feels a bit stiffer than direct print

color is more like “glued” on top than just printed"

plisse

more crinked and random, chemical finish, name of fabric 

glazed/polished

makes it look shiny

moire

looks shiny like water, has ribbed finish also name of fabric

embroidery

things like eyelet

embossed

more uniform, pattern can be more complex and has defined raised edges, similar to seersucker 

flocked

has bumpy feel from little things that are glued on that look like velvet, only one sided

burn out

fibers are burned to create sort of lacy effect, some places are more transparent than others

napped 

creates a soft fuzzy finish