what is the name for african fabric?
The yarns of a fabric that stand up or out from the weave. As in carpet, velvet or flannel
Pile ratio
Fleece fabric is a fabric used to make hats. * A fabric with a thick, heavy surface resembling sheep's wool. It may be a pile or napped fabric of either woven or knit construction. * Typically a brushed, knitted, polyester fabric with relatively high pile.
A fabric starting with W is wool.
UNCUT PILEUncut pile, also known as loop pile or rounded loops, is a finish of the fabric without cutting the yarns. The Fabrics with uncut pile is very strong because the loops of the yarn run continuously from face of the carpet through its back. Added backing helps to strengthen it further. The regularity or irregularity of the loops, the height and texture of the yarn is determined by the surface and texture of the uncut pile. The strongest carpet is made with uncut pile weave.Uncut pile has clear detail in design. It is soft, beautiful and hugs the floor better. It has more longevity than other carpet weaves. Hand towels, bath towels, extra large and beach towels are uncut piles for greater wear of the fabric.
If you're referring to the border of the fabric as on the bolt, that is called selvage.
From WordNet, "a pile fabric (usually cotton) with uncut loops on both sides; used to make bath towels and bath robes."
There is a difference between different fabrics in the same way as there is a difference between night and day. Anyone who deals in fabric can attest to this fact. However, there are a number of different fabric materials out there that are just as good in generic form as they are through trusted brand names. Depending on the fabric, you can find a piece of luxurious fabric for a much lower price than with brand names.
Hancock Fabrics
plush Nouna velvety fabric with a long soft pile, used for furniture coveringscould say 'that sofa is very plush'
Velvet is a moderately absorbent fabric. Its dense pile structure can hold onto liquids for a short period of time before it starts to absorb into the fibers. It is not as absorbent as some other fabrics like terry cloth or microfiber.