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Cashmere fabrics: why they are so valuable and how to choose the right ones

Cashmere fabrics: all you need to know about this precious fiber Cashmere fabrics are among the most prized materials in the fashion industry due to their extraordinary softness, lightness, and ability to provide warmth without being bulky. This natural fiber...

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Cosa sono i Tessuti in Tela e perché sceglierli per i tuoi progetti

I tessuti in tela sono tra le costruzioni tessili più diffuse e utilizzate nel settore moda, accessori e design. La loro struttura semplice ma estremamente funzionale li rende una base fondamentale per moltissime applicazioni. In questo articolo vedremo cosa significa...

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Pelle bovina e pelle ovina: differenze, caratteristiche e quale scegliere per i tuoi progetti

La pelle bovina e la pelle ovina sono due tra i pellami più utilizzati nel settore moda, ma rispondono a esigenze molto diverse in termini di estetica, resistenza e destinazione d’uso. Comprendere le loro caratteristiche è fondamentale per scegliere il...

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Scopri la Pelle Saffiano: Eleganza e Stile che Dura nel Tempo

Nel mondo della pelletteria, scegliere il materiale giusto significa trovare il giusto equilibrio tra estetica, performance e lavorabilità. La pelle saffiano rappresenta una delle soluzioni più apprezzate da designer, sartorie e brand di moda proprio per la sua riconoscibilità e...

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Raffia fabric: what raffia is, natural vs synthetic and uses

A guide to raffia fabric: what raffia is, natural vs synthetic raffia, how the fabric is made, pros and cons, uses, sewing and care.

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Fresco Wool: What It Is, Properties and Uses

A guide to fresco wool: how it is made, its pros and cons, virgin wool and stretch versions, how it compares with gabardine and flannel, and how to sew it.

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Tessuti in Pizzo: Eleganza, Versatilità e Stile per Ogni Creazione

I tessuti in pizzo rappresentano una delle scelte più raffinate per designer, sartorie e brand di moda, capaci di unire eleganza, versatilità e stile. Grazie ai motivi traforati e ai dettagli decorativi, il pizzo può trasformare ogni capo o accessorio...

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Rayon or Cotton Fabric? Differences, Characteristics, and How to Choose

Choosing between rayon and cotton isn't always as straightforward as it seems. Both are widely used in clothing and are often considered similar in terms of comfort and breathability, but they have significant differences in terms of origin, aesthetics, and...

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Genuine Leather, Eco Leather, or Vegan Leather? A Simple Guide to the Differences

When it comes to materials for fashion, furniture, or accessories, there's often a lot of confusion between terms like Genuine Leather , Eco-Leather , Faux Leather , and Vegan Leather , often used interchangeably. In this article, we'll analyze the...

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Zerow at Berlin Fashion Week with Fashion Beyond Waste

Berlin Fashion Week 2026 saw ZEROW take center stage with two special events : on January 30th with Fashion Beyond Waste Berlin , on the occasion of the opening of the brand's first permanent showroom in Berlin at STUDIO183 ,...

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Coat Fabrics: From Yarn to Finished Garment, How to Choose the Right One

Choosing the right fabrics is crucial for those working in fashion and tailoring. Fabrics define not only the garment's aesthetic, but also its functionality, fit, and durability. In this guide, we explore the types, fibers, and technical characteristics of the...

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Gabardine Fabric: What It Is, Gabardine vs Twill and Uses

A guide to gabardine fabric: what it is, where it comes from, how it differs from twill, wool, cotton and synthetic gabardine, its uses and how to handle it.

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Polka Dot Fabrics: Why They Never Go Out of Style (and How to Use Them Today)

Polka dot fabrics represent a choice capable of combining visual identity, versatility, and stylistic continuity. Used in fashion for decades and reinterpreted season after season, these fabrics offer endless creative possibilities to designers, tailors, and brands seeking a recognizable yet...

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Embossed, Tumbled and Hammered Leather: Differences and How to Choose

A guide to embossed, tumbled and hammered leather: how each finish is made, how to tell them apart and which one to choose for bags, shoes and small leather goods.

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Trouser Fabric: The Best Fabrics for Every Style and Season

A guide to trouser fabric: which fabrics to choose for every style and season, and what to check on the technical sheet.

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Tulle fabric: what it is, types, tulle vs organza and how to sew it

A guide to tulle fabric: how it is made, fibres and types (soft, stiff, stretch, decorated), how it differs from organza and lace and how to sew it.

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Quality Leather Stock: How to Choose the Best Materials for Your Projects

If you're a craftsman, designer, or fashion brand looking for high-quality materials, leather stocks are a strategic resource for your projects. On Zerow, you can access select leathers from surplus stocks from the best Italian fashion houses and tanneries, ready...

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Linen fabric: properties, types and linen vs cotton

A guide to linen fabric: what it is, properties, types, linen vs cotton, how to limit creasing and how to sew, wash and press it.

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Shirting fabric: the best fabrics for shirts and how to choose

A guide to shirting fabric: how to choose it, poplin, oxford, twill, end-on-end and more, summer and winter fabrics, men's and women's shirts.

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What Is Shearling? Fur, Faux Shearling and Pony Hair Compared

A guide to shearling: what it is, how it differs from fur and faux shearling, how it compares with pony hair leather, its uses and how to care for it.

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Zerow in Berlin: The Success of the Pop-Up Showroom Dedicated to Luxury Deadstock Materials

From October 10th to 12th, 2025, Zerow stopped in Berlin with an exclusive pop-up showroom hosted by STUDIO183 , inside Bikini Berlin. Three days dedicated to the discovery of luxury deadstock fabrics and leathers , where international designers and brands...

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Zerow's contribution to the Business Fashion Environmental Summit 2025 in Warsaw

Zerow takes center stage at the Business Fashion Environment Summit This October, Zerow was invited to participate in the Business Fashion Environment Summit 2025 , the international event organized by Vogue Polska and Boston Consulting Group that brings together the...

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Cotton Fabrics: Comfort, Quality, and Versatility for Every Creation

What Are Cotton Fabrics?: Types and Varieties for Fashion Professionals Cotton fabrics are among the most popular materials among artisans, designers, and fashion brands, thanks to their naturalness, comfort, and versatility. Perfect for casual wear, tailored garments, or accessories, they...

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How to Buy Deadstock Fabric: A Guide to Luxury Surplus

How to buy luxury deadstock fabric: what surplus fabric is, how it differs from job lots and wholesale, how buying on Zerow works and how to choose.

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What are circular fabrics?

Every year, in the fashion world, enormous quantities of fabrics and leathers remain unused, piling up in warehouses or ending up as waste. But what if these materials could be given a second life, transforming into new opportunities for brands,...

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Patent leather: what it is, naplak, metallic and care

A guide to patent leather: what it is, naplak, patent vs metallic laminated leather, pros and cons, types, uses, care and handling.

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Bi-Elastic Fabrics: Comfort and Performance for Fashion and Sports

Two-way stretch fabrics offer bidirectional stretch and adaptability, making them ideal for tailors, design studios, and fashion brands. Perfect for garments that require precision fit and freedom of movement, they are suitable for a variety of applications, from casual wear...

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Where to buy quality clothing leather?

Why choose quality leathers for your garments? Choosing quality leathers means investing in durable, aesthetically elegant, and comfortable materials. The quality of the leather affects not only the appearance of the garments, but also their durability and comfort during everyday...

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Technical Fabrics: Innovation, Functionality, and Style for Every Use

In the contemporary fashion and design landscape, technical fabrics represent an essential resource for those seeking innovation and high performance. These materials, born from the encounter between technological research and creativity, offer tailor-made solutions for professionals such as artisans, designers,...

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Wool fabric: types, virgin wool and how to choose

A guide to wool fabric: properties, virgin wool under EU rules, worsted and woollen, the main types and how to work with them.

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Exotic Leathers: Elegance and Value for Fashion and Design

In the world of fashion and design, exotic leathers represent a distinctive choice for those seeking high-quality and original materials. Sourced from select species such as crocodile, python, ostrich, stingray, and lizard, these materials uniquely combine aesthetics and structure. In...

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Copenhagen Fashion Week: Zerow's Experience at the CPHFW Creative Hub

Zerow at Copenhagen Fashion Week: an experience between innovation and circular fashion From August 6 to 8, 2025, Zerow had the honor of participating in Copenhagen Fashion Week, taking part in the prestigious CPHFW Creative Hub, the space dedicated to...

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Zerow at Berlin Fashion Week: Sustainability and traceability at the VORN pop-up

From June 26 to July 5, 2025, Zerow brought its vision of sustainable fashion to Berlin with a pop-up showroom at VORN – The Berlin Fashion Hub, in the heart of Berlin Fashion Week. The event offered designers, brands, and...

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Furnishing Fabrics: Style, Quality, and Sustainability for the Home

Upholstery fabrics represent the foundation for unique design projects, capable of combining aesthetics, functionality, and durability. Choosing the right fabric is a fundamental step for artisans, designers, and fashion brands seeking to create superior-quality furnishings and accessories. In this article,...

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Sheepskin: Features and Benefits for Fashion and Furnishings

Sheepskin has always been synonymous with quality and refinement, a material that combines artisanal tradition and modern production requirements. Used in both high fashion and interior design, it represents a precious resource for those working in the sector who seek...

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Chamois vs Suede: Differences, Uses and How to Tell Them Apart

Chamois leather, suede and nubuck compared: which side of the skin is worked, how they are tanned, how to tell them apart, which to choose and how to care for them.

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A Guide to the Best Leathers for Fashion in 2025

Leather continues to be one of the most iconic and versatile materials in fashion, capable of combining luxury, durability, and timeless style. Every year, new trends redefine its use and craftsmanship, pushing designers and consumers to experiment with both precious...

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Sustainable Leather: An Eco-Friendly Choice for Fashion

Sustainable leather is now an essential choice for those who wish to combine artisanal quality with a concrete commitment to the environment in fashion. Responsible sources and enhanced by meticulous manufacturing processes, leather is a premium material that combines tradition...

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Leather for Luxury Bags: Quality Materials

In the world of artisanal fashion, choosing the right material is the first step to creating high-quality products. Leather represents one of the most versatile and valuable resources for designers, tailors, and small brands that focus on uniqueness and attention...

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Fashion Beyond Waste: The event that imagines fashion beyond waste

A radical and concrete vision Fashion Beyond Waste was born from the observation of a profound contradiction: in a sector that generates beauty, innovation, and creativity, every year enormous quantities of materials remain unused, stored, or even destroyed. This is...

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Vegetable Leather: Eco-Friendly for Fashion

Vegetable-tanned leather is the perfect solution for artisans, designers, and fashion brands seeking to combine ethics, quality, and sustainability in their projects. Created through a natural tanning process based on vegetable tannins, this leather stands out for its authentic beauty,...

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Types of Leather: A Guide by Animal, Tannage and Finish

A guide to the types of leather: how they differ by animal, tannage, layer and finish, and which leather to choose for bags, shoes, garments and accessories.

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Sustainable Leather: An Eco-Friendly Choice for Fashion

In a constantly evolving industry like fashion, the choice of materials is no longer just a question of aesthetics and performance, but also of environmental responsibility. sustainable leather is now established as a concrete solution for those who wish to...

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Vegetable Leather: Eco-Friendly for Fashion

In the contemporary fashion scene, the search for sustainable materials is no longer a trend, but a concrete necessity. Among the most appreciated solutions by professionals in the sector , vegetable leather stands out, a natural material that combines artisanal...

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Patterned Fabrics: Creative Designs for Clothing

In the world of fashion design, choosing the right fabric is the first step in bringing an idea to life. Patterned fabrics, in particular, represent a unique category in the panorama of clothing materials: they are creative, recognizable, and deeply...

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Types of Fabric: Fibres, Weaves and Fabric Names Explained

A guide to the types of fabric by fibre, construction and name, with tips on choosing the right fabric for every garment.

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Leather or Cuoio? Learn the Differences for Each Use

In the fashion and craft industry, the choice between leather or leather is never trivial-it is the first step in determining the quality, functionality, and identity of each product. In this article, we explore the real differences between leather or...

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Floral Fabrics: Elegant Designs for Clothing and Accessories

Floral fabrics are an essential element in the world of fashion, capable of transforming any creation into a masterpiece of style and elegance. Thanks to their versatility, they adapt to any type of garment, from light dresses to accessories, from...

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Leather Sales: Quality for Fashion and Leather Goods

Zerow is the reference point for the sale of high-quality leathers for the fashion and luxury leather goods sectors. We offer an exclusive selection of fine leathers, recovered from the warehouse stocks of the best Italian manufacturers, guaranteeing excellent and...

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Leather for Clothing: Style and Quality

Clothing leathers are the epitome of excellence in the creation of high-end bespoke garments and fashion accessories. At Zerow, designers, tailors and brands find exclusive materials, selected to guarantee quality, workability and impeccable aesthetics. Our range of leathers includes premium...

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Leather for Belts: Quality and Resistance

Discover the excellence of belt leathers with Zerow, where quality, resistance and sustainability meet to offer luxury materials ideal for artisans, designers and fashion brands. Our selection includes fine leathers, carefully selected to guarantee durability and versatility, perfect for creating...

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Leather for Luxury Bags: Quality Materials

Bag leather is the heart of every luxury artisanal creation, and at Zerow we offer only the highest-quality materials from the most prestigious Italian manufacturers. Our selection combines sustainability and excellence, providing artisans, designers, and brands with unique fabrics and...

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Shoe Leathers: Elegant and Durable

If you are looking for exclusive materials for footwear, the shoe leathers offered by Zerow represent the perfect combination of quality, aesthetics and sustainability. Recovered from luxury Italian deadstock, they guarantee resistance and versatility for the creation of unique handcrafted...

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Reptile Print Leather: Elegance for Accessories

Reptile print leather is an iconic material in the world of luxury accessories, prized by designers and artisans for its exclusive aesthetic and excellent technical performance. Thanks to its variety of textures, colors, and finishes, this leather adapts to multiple...

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Flannel fabric: wool or cotton, types and uses

A guide to flannel fabric: how it is made, wool and cotton flannel, types, winter or summer, and how to sew and wash it.

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Pony Hair Leather: What It Is, Prints and Uses

A guide to pony hair leather: what it is, why it does not come from horses, animal prints, pros and cons, uses, the difference from shearling and how to work it.

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Check fabric: a guide to the types of checks and how to use them

A guide to check fabric: gingham, madras, tartan, Prince of Wales and houndstooth, how to tell them apart and how to cut and match them.

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Muslin fabric: what muslin is, types and uses

A guide to muslin fabric: what it is, origin, muslin vs gauze, voile and batiste, types, pros and cons, uses, sewing and washing.

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Brush-off leather: meaning, process and patent vs brush-off

A guide to brush-off leather: meaning, process, removable brush-off, patent, full grain and box calf compared, pros and cons, uses and care.

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Sweatshirt Fabric: Versatility for Sportswear

Fleece fabric is an essential choice for designers, tailors, and brands seeking high-quality sportswear and casual wear. Known for its soft texture, durability, and great adaptability, this fabric lends itself to a variety of stylistic interpretations while maintaining high functional...

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Knit Fabric: What It Is, Types and How to Sew It

A guide to knit fabric: how knits are made, weft vs warp knits, jersey, rib, interlock and Milano rib, how to choose the right one and how to sew it.

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Satin fabric: what it is, types of satin and satin vs silk

A guide to satin fabric: what the satin weave is, how it differs from silk and sateen, the main types, pros and cons and how to sew it.

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Interlock fabric: what it is, properties and interlock vs jersey

What interlock fabric is: how it is made, its properties, interlock vs jersey, summer or winter, uses and how to sew it.

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Goatskin leather: properties, kid leather and uses

A guide to goatskin leather: what it is, goat or kid, comparison with lamb and calf, pros and cons, types, use in footwear, working and care.

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Lining fabric: types, cupro and how to choose

A guide to lining fabric: what it does, the main types, cupro, how to choose the right lining for jackets, dresses and bags, and how to sew it.

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Lambskin leather: properties, types and lamb vs calf

A guide to lambskin leather: what it is, pros and cons, lamb vs calf and goat, types, uses, shearling and faux leather, working and care.

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Jacquard Fabric: Breathable and Refined for Clothes

Discover our high-quality jacquard fabrics, perfect for clothing and decorations. Create unique garments with intricate designs. Buy now!

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Velvet fabric: types, corduroy and velvet vs chenille

A guide to velvet fabric: how it is made, fibres, types, corduroy, the difference from chenille and how to sew and press it.

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Full grain leather: meaning, top grain and split

A guide to full grain leather: meaning, top grain, split and nubuck, how to recognise it, pros and cons, types, uses, price and care.

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Twill Fabric: What It Is, Properties and Uses

A guide to twill fabric: what the twill weave is, whether twill is breathable, the main types and how it differs from gabardine and denim.

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Jersey Fabric: What It Is, Types and How to Use It

A guide to jersey fabric: what it is, where the name comes from, the types by fibre and construction, its pros and cons, how to use it and how to sew it.

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Denim fabric: types, weight in oz and how to choose

A guide to denim fabric: what it is, composition, weight in oz, types, selvedge denim, denim vs chambray and how to sew and wash it.

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Calfskin leather: properties, types and calf vs vacchetta

A guide to calfskin leather: what it is, pros and cons, calf vs baby calf, half calf and vacchetta, finishes, thickness and how to work it.

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Tartan fabric: the Scottish check, fibres and how to sew it

A guide to tartan fabric: the sett, history and clans, how it differs from other checks, fibres and how to cut and sew it.

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Nappa Leather: What It Is, Types, Thickness and Uses

A guide to nappa leather: how it is made, lamb, goat and calf types, which thickness to choose, pros and cons, how it compares with other leathers and care.

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Nylon fabric: properties, types and nylon vs polyester

A guide to nylon fabric: what it is, nylon and polyamide, properties, waterproofing, types, nylon vs polyester and how to sew it.

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Cady fabric: what it is, types and how to sew it

What cady fabric is: properties, types (silk, viscose, synthetic, stretch), summer or winter, cady vs crepe and marocain, and how to sew it.

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Nubuck leather: what it is, nubuck vs suede and care

A guide to nubuck leather: what it is and how it is made, nubuck vs suede, pros and cons, types, uses, rain protection and cleaning.

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Silk fabric: types of silk, properties and how to tell real silk

A guide to silk fabric: where silk comes from, the main types, how to tell real silk, its pros and cons and how to sew and care for it.

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Crepe Fabric: Discover Quality Online for Breathable Clothes

The crepe fabric is one of the most appreciated materials in the fashion sector for its ability to combine elegance and versatility. Its crinkled texture makes it ideal for fluid garments, ensuring natural and sophisticated movement. Thanks to its resistance...

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Organza fabric: what it is, types and organza vs tulle and chiffon

A guide to organza fabric: how it is made, silk vs synthetic, the main types, how it differs from tulle and chiffon and how to sew it.

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Tweed fabric: what it is, types and how to recognise it

What tweed fabric is: woollen-spun cloth, classic vs novelty tweed, how to recognise it, types (Harris, Donegal, herringbone, bouclé), uses and care.

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Poplin fabric: what it is, types and is it good for summer

What poplin fabric is: the weave, properties, types (cotton, stretch, silk, viscose), poplin vs oxford and batiste, uses and sewing tips.

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Viscose Fabric: What It Is, Properties and How to Use It

A guide to viscose fabric: what it is, whether it is natural or synthetic, how it differs from rayon, modal and lyocell, the most common viscose fabrics and how to wash it without shrinking.

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