Fabric Wiki
What each fabric is, how it is made, how heavy it runs and what it is used for — cotton, linen, dobby, blends and the finishes applied to them.
- Seersucker Fabric: What It Is, How the Pucker Is Woven and What It Is Used For
Seersucker is a lightweight cotton cloth with permanently puckered stripes. The pucker is woven in, by weaving with two warps held at different tensions, so it does not iron out and does not need ironing. The crinkle holds the cloth off the skin, which is why it is a summer fabric.
Updated 2026-10-19
- Dobby Fabric: What It Is, How It Is Woven and What It Is Used For
Dobby fabric is cloth with a small pattern woven into it by a dobby loom, such as dots or a fine surface texture. The pattern is part of the weave, so it does not wash off, and the cloth can be dyed either as yarn or as a finished piece.
Updated 2026-10-05
