Appliqué

Appliqué is a technique in which cut-out pieces of fabric or textile decorations are added to fabric to create designs. Appliqué adds dimension and texture to fabric.

Alpaca

A natural hair fiber from Llamas. It's similar to cashmere in its softness and luxury. Suitable for jackets, coats or throws.

Acrylic

Acrylic is a synthetic fiber with a soft, wool-like feel. Acrylic fabrics tend to be more resistant to sunlight and wrinkling. Many dress and upholstery fabrics contain acrylic fibers.

In fact, most of our felt fabrics are 100% acrylic. Felt is the most common form of acrylic fabric.Acrylic is machine machine washable and retains color very well.Acrylic Fabric Acrylic Fabrics.

Acetate

A manufactured fiber formed by compound of cellulose, refined from cotton linters and/or wood pulp, and acetic acid that has been extruded through a spinneret and then hardened.

Acetate is a fiber primarily used in fabrics for pants and jacket linings. Acetate is silky, thin, dries fast and is resistant to shrinking and stretching. Acetate fabrics also drape and dye well.Acetate felt fabric.

Ascot

High, round neckline with long scarf attached at center back, brought around, and one end looped over the other, ends hanging loose. Also called a stock neckline or tie neck.

Armhole

An opening in a garment through which the arm is inserted.