Raw silk is any silk yarn or fabric that hasn't had the sericin -- the natural
"gum" that protects the fiber -- removed. The fabric is stiff and dull and the
sericin tends to attract dirt and odors.
Brocade has always been associated with luxury and opulence. Never cheap or free
The first use of machinery to spin cotton was in England in 1730.
The quality of the sheep wool fabric depends upon the climate, pastures and
breed.
Hilfiger's Denim Target is the 18 to 34 year old consumer.
Shapka is the Russian
word for hat
Camel hair fabric is obtained from hairs shed by the camel naturally in its
molting period during spring.
Hype brands include: XOXO, Bisou Bisou, Gianni Versace and Girogio Armani.
Bargain outlet stores, there are none for Louis Vuitton.
Full-grain leather is tougher and more durable than other types of leather, and
as it ages, it gains a beautiful sheen
Vinyl is best-known for being a substitute for leather. It may be called "faux
leather" or "fake leather." It is cheap compaired to real
Coach designs and manufactures high-end leather goods and accessories, including purses, outerwear, luggage, and gloves.
Whether you label them cheap on sale bargain fake handbags, cheap replica handbags, all most free look-alike handbags, reproduction handbags or knock-off handbags,
it is still called product counterfeiting and it is big business.
Steve Madden designs, manufactures and sells a wide range of designer handbags, sunglasses, belts and small leather goods.
Whiting & Davis is the oldest purse company in the United States.
Christian Dior has been called “The most recognized name in fashion"
Garments made of alpaca wool fabric are fine and silky with a very good strength
and durability.
Chenille wool has a fur-like texture, which is created when warp threads
are woven in groups. It gives a chunky feel and is used for both clothing and
upholstery.
Silk is a protein fiber,
similar to wool or to human hair.
Kathy Van Zeeland now supplies her handbags to more than 1300 retailers nationwide.
Angora wool has a therapeutic effect on human body. It improves the blood
circulation and gives natural benefits to the wearer.
One of the advantages of pima cotton
is that the thickness of the cloth it weaves creates a very durable fabric.
Patent leather has long been established as leather that is considered uptown
and formal.
For the fabrics strength, absorbency quality, capacity to be washed and dyed,
cotton has become the principal clothing fabric of the world.
