Beaver cloth is a thick and heavy silk or cotton fabric with a smooth nap.
It is a high quality and very soft cloth. Beaver cloth gives an excellent
wear and is very warm. It is very luxurious and shiny. It is mostly used as
warm coats.
Beaver cloth is of twill weave. Of all the napped fabrics, it has the
longest nap. The length of the nap varies from cloth to cloth and its uses.
The nap is on both the sides - double faced. Usually light colored fibers
are added to the nap to increase the shine of the cloth. The cloth is made
to stimulate beaver fur. It is originally from English but mostly found in
Europe and America.
Characteristics of Beaver Cloth
- It has heavy nap.
- It is furled.
- It is thick.
- It is an excellent wear.
- It is very warm.
- It is luxurious.
- It is shiny.
Uses of Beaver Cloth
Beaver cloth made of wool is primarily used as warm coats. Cotton beaver is
used as hats, shoe linings, work cloths, maritime cloths and sports cloths.
