Fabrics Manufacturers

This is in continuation of our previous table Fabric Comparison Chart. While in the previous table we had dicussed about characteristics, uses of some major fabrics like Acetate, Acrylic, Alpaca, Angora goat, Beaver, Broadcloth, Camel Hair, Canvas, Cashmere etc., the foloowing table shows the fabric charateristics of houdstooth, mohair, gabardine, georgette, nylon, organdy, organza, oxford, polyester, satin, sateen, tafetta, silk etc.

Fabric Comparison Chart 2

Fabrics	Weaves	Characteristics	Uses
Gabardine	Steep twill	Clear finish, tightly woven, firm, durable. Wears extremely well. Inclined to shine with wear. Hard to press properly.	Men's and women's tailored suits, coats, raincoats, uniforms, and men's shirts.
Georgette	Plain.	It is characterized by it's crispness, body and outstanding durability. It is sheer and has a dull face.
Herringbone twill	Twill.	It is usually created in wool and has varying qualities.	Suitings, top coatings, sports coats.
Houndstooth	Broken twill weave.	Weaned into an irregular check of a four pointed star.	sportcoats, suits.
Mohair	Plain or twill or knitted.	Smooth, glossy, and wiry.	Linings, pile fabrics, suitings, upholstery fabrics, braids, dress materials, felt hats, and sweaters.
Nylon		Very strong, resistant to both abrasion chemicals. It is elastic, easy to wash and is quite lustrous. It returns easily to it's original shape and is non-absorbent. It is fast drying, resistant to some dyes.	Women's hosiery, knitted or woven lingerie, socks and sweaters.
Organdy	Plain.	Made with tightly twisted yarns. Crispness is due to a finish with starch and calendaring which washes out, or a permanent crispness obtained with chemicals. Wrinkles badly unless given a wrinkle-free finish.	Collars and cuffs, artificial flowers, millinery, summer formals, blouses, aprons.
Organza	Plain.	Fine, sheer, lightweight, crisp fabric. It has a very wiry feel. It crushes or musses fairly easily, but it is easily pressed. Dressy type of fabric, sometimes has a silvery sheen.	Evening dresses, trimming, millinery, underlinings for delicate, sheer materials.
Oxford	Plain variations - usually basket 2 x 1.	Warp has two fine yarns which travel as one and one heavier softly-spun bulky filling which gives it a basket-weave look. Rather heavy.	Men's shirts mostly. Summer jackets, shirts, skirts, dresses, and sportswear.
Polyester		It is lightweight, strong and resistant to creasing, shrinking, stretching, mildew and abrasion. It is readily washable and is not damaged by sunlight or weather and is resistant to moths and mildew.	Vary, depending on blend.
Pongee	Plain.	Light or medium weight.	Dresses, blouses, summer suits.
Rayon		It¹s drapability and dyeability are excellent and it is fairly soft. Rayon does have a tendency to shrink but does not melt in high temperatures. It is resistant to moths and is not affected by ordinary household bleaches and chemicals.	Clothing, hose.
Sateen	Sateen filling-face weave.	Lustrous and smooth with the sheen in a filling direction. Better qualities are mercerized to give a higher sheen.	Dresses, sportswear, robes, pajamas.
Satin	Satin.	Usually has a lustrous surface and a dull back. Made in many colors, weights, varieties, qualities, and degrees of stiffness.	Slips, evening wear, coats, capes, and jackets, lining fabrics, millinery.
Spandex		It is lightweight and flexible. It resists deterioration from perspiration, detergent and body oils. It is characterized by it¹s strength and durability.	Athletic wear and foundation garments.
Taffeta	Usually plain with a fine cross rib.	It is smooth with a sheen on its surface. The textures vary considerably. They have a crispness and stiffness.	Dressy evening wear: suits and coats, slips, ribbons, blouses, dresses.
Tussah	Usually plain but also in twill.	It is coarse, strong, and uneven. Dull lustre and rather stiff. Has a rough texture with many slubs, knots, and bumps.	In lighter weights, dresses. In heavier weights, coats and suits and ensembles.
Velour	Thick, plush pile, with a plain or satin ground, or sometimes knitted.	The pile is characterized by uneven lengths (usually two) which gives it a rough look. The two lengths of pile create light and shaded areas on the surface. A rather pebbled effect.	Dressing gowns, dresses, waist-coats.
Velvet	Pile, made with an extra warp yarn.	velvet may be crush resistant, water resistant, and drapes well. Has to be handled with care, and pressed on a velvet board.	Eveningwear, at home wear.
Voile	Plain, loosely woven.	Sheer and very light weight. To obtain a top quality fabric, very highly twisted yarns are used. Voile drapes and gathers very well.	Dresses, blouses.
Wool		It is very resilient and resistant to wrinkling. It is renewed by moisture and well known for it's warmth.	Clothing, blankets, winter wear.

Check out Fabrics Comparision Chart 1 to get details of other fabrics.