cloth synonyms

cloth

n.

  1. fabric, material, stuff, goods, dry goods, textiles, weave, tissue, twill, yard goods, synthetics, rag.

    Types of cloth include: canvas, linen, piqué, broadcloth, percale, poplin, lawn, chintz, gingham, muslin, lisle, gabardine, chambray, cambric, calico, drill, cotton, terry, khaki, denim, permanent press denim, dimity, tweed, serge, homespun, cheviot, cashmere, worsted, wool, plaid, flannel, silk, mercerized cotton, taffeta, pongee, satin, crepe de Chine, damask, voile chiffon, alpaca, velvet, corduroy, plush, hopsacking, brocade, vicuña, angora, blanketing, bagging, bunting, carpeting, ramie, sacking, skirting, felt, oilcloth, burlap, tarpaulin, organza, organdy, sharkskin.

  2. Types of synthetic cloth include: nylon, rayon, viscose rayon, acrylic, polyester, olefin, polyethelene, acetate; Dacron, Orlon, Acrilan, Avril, Spandex, Saran, Gore-Tex, Terylene, Vinyon, Naugahyde (all trademarks).

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