Materials and Patterns: English Vocabulary List

a delicate cotton or silky cloth made by weaving or knitting threads in an open web-like pattern

"The wedding dress had beautiful lace."

"The bride wore a beautiful dress made of white silk and delicate French lace."

cloth that is made from the fibers of a plant called flax, used to make fine clothes, etc.

"She wore a white linen shirt."

"Linen is a strong fabric made from flax fibers and is perfect for summer clothing and bedding."

a soft yarn or fabric, made from the fine wool of the angora goat

"Soft mohair sweater."

"The soft mohair sweater feels very warm and comfortable during cold winter days every year."

strong material made from animal skin and used for making clothes, bags, shoes, etc.

"This leather bag is nice."

"He invested in a high-quality leather jacket that would last for years."

a soft thick fabric made of cotton with a velvety nap, which is very durable

"The moleskin feels very soft."

"The coat was lined with soft thick moleskin to keep the wearer warm in the winter."

a type of plain transparent fabric that is fine and lightweight, used for making garments, curtains or sheets

"Muslin is a breathable fabric."

"The tailor made a test version of the dress using cheap muslin before cutting into the expensive silk."

a smooth kind of leather with a high-gloss finish

"Her shoes are patent leather."

"Her shiny black patent leather shoes reflected the light and looked very elegant with her evening dress."

a synthetic fiber that is quick to dry and is widely used in textile industry

"My shirt is made of polyester."

"She prefers wearing polyester shirts because they dry quickly after washing and require very little ironing."

a type of very smooth fabric with a glossy surface

"Shiny satin dress."

"The beautiful dress was made from shiny satin fabric that looked elegant under the lights."

a type of smooth soft fabric made from the threads that silkworms produce

"Silk feels smooth."

"She bought silk for the dress because it draped beautifully."

a tough synthetic fiber that is light and elastic, used in textile industry

"Her tights are made of durable nylon."

"Nylon is a generic designation for a family of synthetic polymers"

fine, soft wool that is originally taken from the undercoat of the Kashmir goat

"Luxury cashmere sweater."

"The luxury cashmere sweater is very expensive but extremely soft and warm in winter."

a fabric that is dark with light thin lines woven into it, used for business suits

"He likes pinstripe suits."

"He wore a dark gray pinstripe suit with very thin white lines running vertically down the fabric."

(of fabric) having a pattern of light narrow lines on a dark background

"He wears pinstriped suits."

"He wore a classic pinstriped suit to the business meeting, projecting an image of professionalism."

a lightweight and transparent fabric made from silk or nylon

"The dress was made of chiffon."

"She wore a light chiffon scarf that fluttered in the summer wind."

a soft cotton or woolen cloth with a loose texture that is used for making clothes or sheets

"His flannel shirt is cozy."

"He wore a soft red and black flannel shirt made of brushed cotton that was very comfortable and warm."

a woolen fabric patterned with lines and squares, originally from Scotland

"The tartan represents his clan."

"The traditional tartan pattern on the kilt clearly identified his Scottish heritage and family lineage."

having a pattern of small squares with usually two different colors

"He has a checked shirt."

"He has a checked shirt with a pattern of small squares in blue and white that looks nice with jeans."

a synthetic fabric with a soft, fuzzy texture that mimics the look and feel of natural suede leather

"Suede cloth mimics real suede."

"Suede cloth is a synthetic fabric that looks like real suede but is much easier to clean and maintain."

soft leather with a velvety surface, used for making shoes, jackets, etc.

"Soft suede shoes."

"She bought soft suede shoes that are very comfortable for walking long distances every day."

a type of leather with a soft, napped surface that is created by sanding or buffing the underside of animal skin

"The suede leather boots are brown."

"She wore soft brown suede leather boots that were comfortable but needed to be protected from rain and snow."

having a repeated design or decorative arrangement of colors

"The wallpaper is patterned."

"She chose a beautifully patterned scarf with intricate floral motifs to complement her plain outfit."

having a fine and smooth surface that is pleasant to the touch

"Her hair is silky."

"The silky fabric of the dress felt smooth against her skin and she loved the way it flowed when she walked across the room."

made of or related to wool

"The scarf is woolen."

"The woolen scarf kept her neck warm during the freezing cold winter months."

covered in or made of wool

"The sweater is wooly."

"The wooly sweater was itchy but it kept me warm in the snow."

a cloth with a smooth and thick surface, typically made of cotton or silk

"The velvet felt soft."

"The theater curtains were made of deep red velvet that absorbed sound and looked luxurious."

having a pattern of straight parallel lines

"She wore a striped shirt."

"She wore a striped shirt with blue and white lines and paired it with black pants."

a pattern consisting of round spots that are equally spaced apart and can vary in size and color

"The shirt has polka dots."

"Her dress had a cheerful red and white polka dot pattern with large evenly spaced circles all over the fabric."

decorated with a series of small, circular spots or points

"The line is dotted."

"The fabric was dotted with tiny, shimmering sequins that caught the light beautifully."

patterned with small colored dots

"The dress is spotted."

"The spotted dog ran across the yard chasing a squirrel up a tall tree."

a rough woolen fabric woven by different colored threads, originally made in Scotland, especially used for coats and suits

"The tweed jacket is scratchy."

"The professor wore a brown tweed jacket made of rough wool that was very durable and warm."

(of a fabric or piece of clothing) with a pattern of raised lines

"The sweater is ribbed."

"The ribbed fabric of the sweater gave it a textured and interesting appearance."

(of a fabric or piece of clothing) made with many small folds or pleats

"Her dress is ruched."

"The ruched details on the dress added texture and volume and the bride looked elegant as she walked down the aisle."

a fabric created by interlocking loops of yarn using needles or a machine

"The knit sweater is warm."

"She wore a soft knit sweater made of fine cotton thread that was lightweight but still warm."

a shiny cloth made of cotton, often decorated with flower patterns, that is used for furniture covers and curtains

"The curtains are chintz."

"The curtains were made of floral chintz, a shiny cotton fabric with a glazed finish."

having a pattern of evenly spaced, round spots or dots

"She wore a polka-dotted dress."

"The polka-dotted dress reminded her of the nineteen fifties and she wore it to the vintage themed party with great confidence."

a durable cotton fabric with a slight nap or pile on the surface, originally made in the Middle Ages in Europe

"The trousers are fustian."

"Fustian is a heavy cotton fabric with a short pile similar to corduroy or velveteen used for work clothes."