| About Us Careers Customer Care E-mail Follow Us Glossary of TermsABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZFabric FactsBenefits of Bamboo Fabric Media Room Promotions my club. Ordering Our Stores Product Information Product Q&A Product Reviews Returns, Exchanges & Cancels Shipping & Delivery | GLOSSARY OF TERMS AAcetate: A synthetic fiber made from wood cellulose like a bio fiber, but treated with acid to produce a strong, lightweight absorbent fabric often used in linings.Acid Etched: Designs on or carved into glass by use of acids on the surface. Acrylic: A synthetic fiber with the properties of very soft wool. Holds up well to machine washing. Alpaca: Luxurious natural fiber made from the fleece of the alpaca (related to the llama). Angora: Luxurious natural fiber made from the fleece of the angora goat or the combed soft hairs of the angora rabbit. Applique: A piece of fabric, cut to shape and sewn on to a larger piece as decoration. Arabesque: From the mideastern style - an intricate pattern or design featuring spiralling or serpentine lines. Armoire: A large, sometimes ornate cabinet or chest. Artisan: Made by, or having the visual appeal of the work of skilled craftsmen, using time honored methods. Asymmetrical: Varying in length or pattern from one side to the other. Different on each side, not symmetrical. |