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The Cloth Library

Every fabric, and what each one is good for.

24 cloths · Clear
FibreAllCottonLinenWoolSilkSynthetic
WeightAllLightMidweightHeavy
FeelAllWovenStretch
Macro close-up of Corduroy, Cut-pile weave (ribbed/wale construction)
Cut-pile weave (ribbed/wale construction)

Corduroy

trousers, jackets, skirts, children's wear

200-400 g/m2 · no stretch
Macro close-up of Cotton Interlock, Interlock double-knit
Interlock double-knit

Cotton Interlock

t-shirts, baby clothes, dresses

180-260 g/m2 · two-way
Macro close-up of Cotton Twill, Twill weave
Twill weave

Cotton Twill

chinos, workwear, jackets, bags, uniforms

170-320 g/m2 · no stretch
Macro close-up of Cotton Waffle, Honeycomb weave
Honeycomb weave

Cotton Waffle

towels, robes, textured tops

180-280 g/m2 · low
Macro close-up of Flannel, Plain or twill weave, brushed both sides
Plain or twill weave, brushed both sides

Flannel

shirts, pajamas, sheets, linings

150-300 g/m2 · no stretch
Macro close-up of French Terry, Weft knit, looped back with smooth face
Weft knit, looped back with smooth face

French Terry

sweatshirts, joggers, hoodies, loungewear

220-350 g/m2 · two-way
Macro close-up of Gabardine, tight twill
tight twill

Gabardine

trousers, blazers, trench coats, uniforms, structured skirts

200-320 g/m2 · no stretch
Macro close-up of Jersey Knit, Single knit (weft knit, plain stitch)
Single knit (weft knit, plain stitch)

Jersey Knit

t-shirts, underwear, loungewear, dresses

140-220 g/m2 · two-way
Macro close-up of Linen, Plain weave
Plain weave

Linen

shirts, trousers, dresses, tablecloths, curtains

150-250 g/m2 · no stretch
Macro close-up of Linen Suiting, Plain or twill weave
Plain or twill weave

Linen Suiting

jackets, trousers, structured dresses

200-290 g/m2 · no stretch
Macro close-up of Linen-Cotton Blend, Plain weave
Plain weave

Linen-Cotton Blend

shirts, dresses, relaxed trousers

150-220 g/m2 · no stretch
Macro close-up of Merino Jersey, Single jersey knit
Single jersey knit

Merino Jersey

base layers, tops, dresses

160-220 g/m2 · two-way stretch
Macro close-up of Oxford Cloth, Basket weave (oxford weave)
Basket weave (oxford weave)

Oxford Cloth

button-down shirts, casual blazers, light bags

120-200 g/m2 · no stretch
Macro close-up of Polar Fleece, Double-napped knit pile
Double-napped knit pile

Polar Fleece

jackets, pullovers, blankets, loungewear

200-340 g/m2 · two-way
Macro close-up of Ponte Roma, Double knit (interlock construction)
Double knit (interlock construction)

Ponte Roma

fitted dresses, trousers, blazers, skirts

250-350 g/m2 · two-way
Macro close-up of Rib Knit, Rib knit (weft knit, alternating knit/purl columns)
Rib knit (weft knit, alternating knit/purl columns)

Rib Knit

collars, cuffs, waistbands, fitted tops, tanks

180-300 g/m2 · two-way
Macro close-up of Sateen, satin weave, cotton yarns
satin weave, cotton yarns

Sateen

bedding, drapery, dresses, skirts, linings

120-200 g/m2 · no stretch
Macro close-up of Scuba Knit, Double knit
Double knit

Scuba Knit

structured dresses, skirts, leggings

250-350 g/m2 · four-way
Macro close-up of Seersucker, plain weave with slack-tension puckered stripes
plain weave with slack-tension puckered stripes

Seersucker

summer shirts, suits, dresses, pajamas, curtains

120-180 g/m2 · no stretch
Macro close-up of Velvet, warp-pile weave (woven double, then cut apart to raise the pile)
warp-pile weave (woven double, then cut apart to raise the pile)

Velvet

eveningwear, blazers, upholstery, trim, accessories

200-400 g/m2 · no stretch
Macro close-up of Wool Challis, Fine plain weave
Fine plain weave

Wool Challis

dresses, blouses, scarves, linings

120-180 g/m2 · no stretch
Macro close-up of Wool Crepe, Crepe weave (high-twist yarn, plain or crepe construction)
Crepe weave (high-twist yarn, plain or crepe construction)

Wool Crepe

dresses, trousers, skirts, tailored blouses

150-250 g/m2 · no stretch
Macro close-up of Wool Flannel, Plain or twill weave, milled and brushed
Plain or twill weave, milled and brushed

Wool Flannel

trousers, blazers, coats, skirts

200-400 g/m2 · no stretch
Macro close-up of Worsted Wool Suiting, Fine twill or plain weave
Fine twill or plain weave

Worsted Wool Suiting

tailored suits, trousers, blazers

190-280 g/m2 · no stretch