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November 30, 2011

What is Flannel

What is Flannel

People who wear what is often called “flannel” today, may be surprised to know that flannel originally was primarily a woolen textile. By the 20th century mixtures of silk and cotton had become common. Flannel, regardless of it’s fiber content is a soft woven fabric. Originally made from carded wool or worsted yarn, it was [...]

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November 30, 2011

What is Linen

  The word “linen” is cognate with the Latin, linum, or flax plant from which this textile is made. Flax fibers make linen absorbent and a good conductor of heat. It can gain up to 20% moisture without feeling damp. It is among the strongest of the vegetable fibers, with 2 to 3 times the [...]

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November 29, 2011

What is Tweed

What is Tweed

Traditionally, tweed is a rough, woolen fabric, of a soft, open, weave making it flexible and comfortable for casual wear. It has been compared to cheviot or homespun, but more tightly woven. Tweed is moisture resistant and very durable. So it is no surprise that it long ago became the fabric of choice for traditional [...]

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