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Fabric

Cloth or fabric is a flexible artificial material made up of a network of natural or artificial fibres (thread or yarn) formed by weaving or knitting (textiles), or pressed into felt. more...

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The words fabric and material are commonly used in the textile assembly trades such as tailoring and dressmaking, as synonyms for cloth. They are however, words with much more general meanings.

Uses

Cloth is most often used in the manufacture of clothing, household furnishings, and art such as tapestry. Before the advent of woven cloth, the functions of textiles were fulfilled by furs and skins.

Sources

In the past, all cloth was made from natural fibres, including plant sources such as cotton, flax, and hemp, and animal sources such as wool, hair, and silk. In the 20th century, these were supplemented by artificial fibres such as polyester and rayon.

Treatments

Cloth is most often but not always dyed, with fabrics available in every color. Coloured designs in fabric can be created by weaving strands of different colours (plaid) and adding coloured stitches to finished fabric (embroidery), but also by using various printing processes on finished fabric. The hobby of machine embroidery has become popular in the last few years, thanks to less expensive home embroidery machines.

Since the 1990s, finishing agents have been used to strengthen fabrics and make them wrinkle free.

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		Vintage semi sheer tiny polka dot organza cotton doll fabric 33x22 Black White
		Vintage semi sheer tiny polka dot organza cotton doll fabric 33x22 Black White 
		19th Century Homespun Blue and White Primitive Fabric Textile Great Find Bargain
		19th Century Homespun Blue and White Primitive Fabric Textile Great Find Bargain

		Collection of 6 Antique French Floral Cotton & Linen Print Fabrics (7496)
		Collection of 6 Antique French Floral Cotton & Linen Print Fabrics (7496) 
		 Vintage Cotton Printed Fabric 1930'S Floral 36" Long By 35" Wide
		Vintage Cotton Printed Fabric 1930'S Floral 36" Long By 35" Wide

		Antique Early Brown Calico Group Of Five Pieces*
		Antique Early Brown Calico Group Of Five Pieces* 
		Opulent 1930s Custom-Made *Antique Satin Flowered Drapes* 4-Panels ~Tulips-Roses
		Opulent 1930s Custom-Made *Antique Satin Flowered Drapes* 4-Panels ~Tulips-Roses

		Antique French 19th century faded fabric cotton aged old pink fabric ~*~ Rococo 
		Antique French 19th century faded fabric cotton aged old pink fabric ~*~ Rococo 
		Vintage Men's Wide Tie Deco Maroon Yellow Bugs Seeds
		Vintage Men's Wide Tie Deco Maroon Yellow Bugs Seeds

		Gorgeous! 30"w x 93" Vintage Pink Damask Silk Hong Kong Fabric
		Gorgeous! 30"w x 93" Vintage Pink Damask Silk Hong Kong Fabric 
		Vintage Unused W/Tag Silk Blend Fabric W/Birds
		Vintage Unused W/Tag Silk Blend Fabric W/Birds

		Antique Lt 19th Er 20 C French Linen Floral Fabric 6439
		Antique Lt 19th Er 20 C French Linen Floral Fabric 6439 
		Romantic 19th c. Roses & Urns on Burgundy Fabric Pieces
		Romantic 19th c. Roses & Urns on Burgundy Fabric Pieces

		Two Pieces Antique 19th C. French Neoclassic Toile Cotton Print Fabric (7596)
		Two Pieces Antique 19th C. French Neoclassic Toile Cotton Print Fabric (7596) 
		Charming Antique 19th C. French Cotton Chintz (7133)
		Charming Antique 19th C. French Cotton Chintz (7133)

		Lovely Antique 19th C. French Floral Toile Cotton Print Fabric (7109)
		Lovely Antique 19th C. French Floral Toile Cotton Print Fabric (7109) 
		Vintage Barkcloth Era Cabbage Rose Bouquet Pink Striped Fabric Remnant
		Vintage Barkcloth Era Cabbage Rose Bouquet Pink Striped Fabric Remnant

		From France - Antique Silk Blue Textile with Flowered Ribbon Design 
		
			From France - Antique Silk Blue Textile with Flowered Ribbon Design 
		19th C Turkey Red Black White Calico Print Fabric Pieces Doll Dress Quilt Repair
		19th C Turkey Red Black White Calico Print Fabric Pieces Doll Dress Quilt Repair

		Lush Antique Silk Velvet Frag Bodice Rare Shade Cerise Magenta Pink 
		Lush Antique Silk Velvet Frag Bodice Rare Shade Cerise Magenta Pink 
		2 yards Gorgeous Rich Plum Cream Floral Barkcloth Era Cotton Fabric
		2 yards Gorgeous Rich Plum Cream Floral Barkcloth Era Cotton Fabric

		Lovely Antique Early 20th C. French Floral Print (6582)
		Lovely Antique Early 20th C. French Floral Print (6582) 
		Antique Vintage Cotton Woven Fabric 30'S Purple 34"w 32" Long
		Antique Vintage Cotton Woven Fabric 30'S Purple 34"w 32" Long

		Vintage 30-40's 37"w x 46" Peach Roses Fabric Quilt Cotton
		Vintage 30-40's 37"w x 46" Peach Roses Fabric Quilt Cotton 
		Charming Antique Early 20th C. French Silk Crepe Floral Print Fabric (7106)
		Charming Antique Early 20th C. French Silk Crepe Floral Print Fabric (7106)

		Beautiful Antique Late 19th/Early 20th C. French Floral Chintz Print (7235)
		Beautiful Antique Late 19th/Early 20th C. French Floral Chintz Print (7235) 
		Antique 1880's Lot of Fabric Pieces for Quilt Repair
		Antique 1880's Lot of Fabric Pieces for Quilt Repair

		Beautiful Antique 19th C. French Silk Amberline Jacquard Fabric (7412)
		Beautiful Antique 19th C. French Silk Amberline Jacquard Fabric (7412) 
		Antique French Striped Pillow Ticking Cloth Quilt Fabric M4
		Antique French Striped Pillow Ticking Cloth Quilt Fabric M4

		 Vintage Screen Printed Fabric 1930'S Floral 86" Long By 54" Wide Yardage
		Vintage Screen Printed Fabric 1930'S Floral 86" Long By 54" Wide Yardage 
		Beautiful Antique Velvet Renaissance Border (6994)
		Beautiful Antique Velvet Renaissance Border (6994)

		C 1900 Black & Red on Tan Antique Cotton Print Fabric Quilt Repair Doll Dress
		C 1900 Black & Red on Tan Antique Cotton Print Fabric Quilt Repair Doll Dress 
		Charming Antique Early 20th C. French Exotic Cotton Floral Print Fabric (7196)
		Charming Antique Early 20th C. French Exotic Cotton Floral Print Fabric (7196)

		Fabulous 30's Border Print Fabric 2+yards Horse & Cart
		Fabulous 30's Border Print Fabric 2+yards Horse & Cart 
		Antique Vintage Cotton Percale Fabric 1930'S 36" Long By 36" Wide Tan
		Antique Vintage Cotton Percale Fabric 1930'S 36" Long By 36" Wide Tan

		Beautiful Antique Late 19th/Early 20thC. French Floral Cotton Print (7394)
		Beautiful Antique Late 19th/Early 20thC. French Floral Cotton Print (7394) 
		Vintage solid color bright red quilting weight cotton over 5 yards
		Vintage solid color bright red quilting weight cotton over 5 yards

		Vintage French tablecloth damask Bolt unused fabric linen cotton weave c1930
		Vintage French tablecloth damask Bolt unused fabric linen cotton weave c1930 
		C 1900 Brown/White Antique Cotton Object Print Fabric Quilt Repair Doll Dress
		C 1900 Brown/White Antique Cotton Object Print Fabric Quilt Repair Doll Dress

		Antique Cotton Voile 26Wide Rare Tiny Circle Print Sheer Doll Dress Fabric Green
		Antique Cotton Voile 26Wide Rare Tiny Circle Print Sheer Doll Dress Fabric Green 
		Antique French carpet pattern fabric material Double printed! ~ c1880 2 sides ~
		Antique French carpet pattern fabric material Double printed! ~ c1880 2 sides ~

		35"w x 56" Vintage 1930's Roses Tulips Floral Fabric
		35"w x 56" Vintage 1930's Roses Tulips Floral Fabric 
		Exquisite Vintage Antique Ecru & Gold Silk Sheer Thai Shawl Wrap Scarf
		Exquisite Vintage Antique Ecru & Gold Silk Sheer Thai Shawl Wrap Scarf

		*Antique Early Primitive Bittersweet & Cream Woven Homespun* 1/2 Yard
		*Antique Early Primitive Bittersweet & Cream Woven Homespun* 1/2 Yard 
		*Antique Early !850-1860 Rare Purple Calico*
		*Antique Early !850-1860 Rare Purple Calico*

		Vtg/Antique Pink Stripe Pillow Ticking Unused 36x108/3 yards Heavy Pretty!
		Vtg/Antique Pink Stripe Pillow Ticking Unused 36x108/3 yards Heavy Pretty! 
		Antique Vintage French fabric materials ~ Project Bundle~ 19th century 
		Antique Vintage French fabric materials ~ Project Bundle~ 19th century

		Lovely Antique Late 19th/Early 20th C. French Floral Cotton Print Fabric (7405)
		Lovely Antique Late 19th/Early 20th C. French Floral Cotton Print Fabric (7405) 
		Antique Vintage French fabrics blue ticking printed cotton ~ Project Bundle 
		Antique Vintage French fabrics blue ticking printed cotton ~ Project Bundle

		Antique Silk Satin Princess Lace Tulle Velvet Piece Victorian Dress Doll Cutter
		Antique Silk Satin Princess Lace Tulle Velvet Piece Victorian Dress Doll Cutter 
		Gorgeous Antique 19th C. French Neoclassic Toile Cotton Print Fabric (7594)
		Gorgeous Antique 19th C. French Neoclassic Toile Cotton Print Fabric (7594)

		Antique Lot 4 Printed Cotton Fabric Fragments For Quilts Repairs Etc
		Antique Lot 4 Printed Cotton Fabric Fragments For Quilts Repairs Etc 
		Antique Vintage French muslin cotton faded floral ~
		Antique Vintage French muslin cotton faded floral ~

		Lovely Antique 19th C. French Cotton Floral Print (6637)
		Lovely Antique 19th C. French Cotton Floral Print (6637) 
		36"w x 103" Vintage 30s Teal, Blue and Purple Flower Quilt Fabric
		36"w x 103" Vintage 30s Teal, Blue and Purple Flower Quilt Fabric

		Vintage Open Feedsack Pretty Blue Border Print
		Vintage Open Feedsack Pretty Blue Border Print 
		Magnificent Vintage Antique Lavender & Metallic Silk Sheer Thai Shawl Wrap Scarf
		Magnificent Vintage Antique Lavender & Metallic Silk Sheer Thai Shawl Wrap Scarf

		vintage superb super rare Red flocked organza doll fabric 40 x 14
		vintage superb super rare Red flocked organza doll fabric 40 x 14 
		Rare Antique Early 19th Century French Floral Cotton Chintz Print Fabric (7462)
		Rare Antique Early 19th Century French Floral Cotton Chintz Print Fabric (7462)

		Lovely Antique Early 20th Century French Damask Cotton Print Fabric (7473)
		Lovely Antique Early 20th Century French Damask Cotton Print Fabric (7473) 
		Beautiful Antique 19th C. French Cotton Floral (7134)
		Beautiful Antique 19th C. French Cotton Floral (7134)

		
		Magnificent Brunshwig & Fils Chinoiserie Silk Lampas Sample - "Trecy"
		Magnificent Brunshwig & Fils Chinoiserie Silk Lampas Sample - "Trecy" 
		Beautiful Antique Late 19th/Early 20thC. French Cotton Floral Print (7393)
		Beautiful Antique Late 19th/Early 20thC. French Cotton Floral Print (7393)

		
		Vtg 1930's Juvenile Lg Opened Feedsack 35 1/2 W By 45 L
		Vtg 1930's Juvenile Lg Opened Feedsack 35 1/2 W By 45 L 
		Charming Antique 19th C. French Cotton Liserie (6783)
		Charming Antique 19th C. French Cotton Liserie (6783)

		*Antique Early Chocolate Brown 1860-70 Dotted Calico Cotton Cloth*
		*Antique Early Chocolate Brown 1860-70 Dotted Calico Cotton Cloth* 
		 1940'S Vintage Cotton Printed Fabric Floral 72" Long By 36" Wide
		1940'S Vintage Cotton Printed Fabric Floral 72" Long By 36" Wide

		Charming Antique Late 19th/Early 20thC. French Exotic Floral Print Fabric (7439)
		Charming Antique Late 19th/Early 20thC. French Exotic Floral Print Fabric (7439) 
		1920s Victorian Antique Knotted Cushion Pad Paisley Floral Rose Bouquet fabric
		1920s Victorian Antique Knotted Cushion Pad Paisley Floral Rose Bouquet fabric

		Charming Antique 19th Century French Exotic Floral Wallpaper (7365)
		Charming Antique 19th Century French Exotic Floral Wallpaper (7365) 
		Lovely Cream Silk Satin Edwardian Era Ribbon Sash 65.5" x 2 1/16"
		Lovely Cream Silk Satin Edwardian Era Ribbon Sash 65.5" x 2 1/16"

		*Antique Early Red Geometric Cotton Calico Cloth* Yardage
		*Antique Early Red Geometric Cotton Calico Cloth* Yardage 
		8 pcs of Antique 1890-1910 Early cadet blue fabric Great for Primitives Quilting
		8 pcs of Antique 1890-1910 Early cadet blue fabric Great for Primitives Quilting

		Antique Victorian 19th c Paisley Fabric Remnant 1 yard
		Antique Victorian 19th c Paisley Fabric Remnant 1 yard 
		Antique Rare Silk Velvet Plum Purple Gros Point French Doll Dress 19 Wide Exclt
		Antique Rare Silk Velvet Plum Purple Gros Point French Doll Dress 19 Wide Exclt

		19th c. Victorian Scrolls Heavy Fabric Remnant
		19th c. Victorian Scrolls Heavy Fabric Remnant 
		1930s Morning Glories Vat Prints Barkcloth Fabric 46 x 48
		1930s Morning Glories Vat Prints Barkcloth Fabric 46 x 48

		Beautiful Antique 19th C. French Silk Exotic Floral Jacquard (7598)
		Beautiful Antique 19th C. French Silk Exotic Floral Jacquard (7598) 
		Vintage 30's Gorgeous Tiny Blue Roses Doll or Quilt Fabric 36"w x 81"
		Vintage 30's Gorgeous Tiny Blue Roses Doll or Quilt Fabric 36"w x 81"

		Charming Antique Early 20th C. French Cotton Printed Fabric (6962)
		Charming Antique Early 20th C. French Cotton Printed Fabric (6962) 
		Charming Antique Late 19th/Early 20th C. French Silk Floral Print Fabric (7461)
		Charming Antique Late 19th/Early 20th C. French Silk Floral Print Fabric (7461)

		Antique French 19th Century Cotton Floral Fabric (6238)
		Antique French 19th Century Cotton Floral Fabric (6238) 
		Beautiful Antique 19th C. French Cotton Exotic Floral & Bird Print (6686)
		Beautiful Antique 19th C. French Cotton Exotic Floral & Bird Print (6686)

		Antique French Fabric
		Antique French Fabric 
		Beautiful Antique 19th C. French Cotton Floral Print (6669)
		Beautiful Antique 19th C. French Cotton Floral Print (6669)

		Antique 1900 Vintage sheer pique plisse organdy watered roses blouse doll fabric
		Antique 1900 Vintage sheer pique plisse organdy watered roses blouse doll fabric 
		Antique 1880's Turkey Red and Black Quilt Fabric Pieces
		Antique 1880's Turkey Red and Black Quilt Fabric Pieces

		Lovely Antique Early 20th Century French Cotton Floral Fabric (6724)
		Lovely Antique Early 20th Century French Cotton Floral Fabric (6724) 
		Gorgeous Antique / Vintage Italian Fortuny Fabric - Sage Green/Creme
		Gorgeous Antique / Vintage Italian Fortuny Fabric - Sage Green/Creme

		Beautiful Antique Early 20th C. French Floral Cotton Print Fabric (6881)
		Beautiful Antique Early 20th C. French Floral Cotton Print Fabric (6881) 
		 Antique Edwardian Exquisite Huge! Silk Shawl Scarf w Rose Motif fabric Exc!
		Antique Edwardian Exquisite Huge! Silk Shawl Scarf w Rose Motif fabric Exc!

		Gorgeous Vintage Antique Blue And Gold Silk Thread Sheer Thai Shawl Wrap Scarf
		Gorgeous Vintage Antique Blue And Gold Silk Thread Sheer Thai Shawl Wrap Scarf 
		Vintage 1930s Black Barkcloth Colorful Hibiscus Flowers Tropical Leaves Hawaiian
		Vintage 1930s Black Barkcloth Colorful Hibiscus Flowers Tropical Leaves Hawaiian

		vintage French Pink Wallpaper stripes roses cotton doll fabric 32 x 42
		vintage French Pink Wallpaper stripes roses cotton doll fabric 32 x 42 
		*Antique Early Brown Cotton Floral~Rose & Thistle*
		*Antique Early Brown Cotton Floral~Rose & Thistle*

		antique pleated embroidery baby gown with cuffed sleeves or very old doll dress
		antique pleated embroidery baby gown with cuffed sleeves or very old doll dress 
		35"w x 48" Vintage 30's Tiny Blue Flower Quilt or Doll Fabric
		35"w x 48" Vintage 30's Tiny Blue Flower Quilt or Doll Fabric

		Antique Vintage 1907 Silk Picture Black History Americana Slaves G. Barrie Sons
		Antique Vintage 1907 Silk Picture Black History Americana Slaves G. Barrie Sons 
		Antique Fabric Beige Roses Blue Trellis 12" x 34"
		Antique Fabric Beige Roses Blue Trellis 12" x 34"

		Lovely Antique Early 20th Century French Floral Wallpaper (7028)
		Lovely Antique Early 20th Century French Floral Wallpaper (7028) 
		Charming Antique Late 19th/Early 20thC. French Cotton Floral Print Fabric (7417)
		Charming Antique Late 19th/Early 20thC. French Cotton Floral Print Fabric (7417)
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See also...
Chenille, Fabric, Textiles, Linens
Cotton, Fabric, Textiles, Linens
Damask, Fabric, Textiles, Linens
Linen, Fabric, Textiles, Linens
Other Fabric, Fabric, Textiles, Linens
Silk, Fabric, Textiles, Linens
Velvet, Fabric, Textiles, Linens
Wool, Fabric, Textiles, Linens

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