Fabric

Understanding the materials behind every garment.

A practical collection of fabric knowledge, from fiber composition and construction to performance, finishing, and real-world use.


CHAPTER 01

Understanding Fibers

Learn how natural, regenerated, and synthetic fibers influence comfort, durability, appearance, and garment performance.


CHAPTER 02

Selecting Fabrics

Learn which fabrics to choose.


CHAPTER 03

Fabric Construction

Woven, knit, nonwoven, weave/knit structures

3.1 Woven Fabrics

3.2 Knit Fabrics

3.3 Nonwoven Fabrics

3.4 Basic Weave Structures

3.5 Basic Knit Structures

3.6 Warp vs Weft

3.7 Fabric Density & Gauge

3.8 Construction and Stretch

3.9 Construction and Drape

3.10 How Construction Affects End Use