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Acetate
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A cellulose-based synthetic fabric. Lustrous, moderately absorbent. Often in blends. Formal wear, linings.
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Acrylic
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A synthetic fabric. Fluffy, wool-like. Absorbs water poorly. Sportswear, knits.
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Aida cloth
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Basket weave construction, often of polyester and cotton, with untwisted yarns laid into the weave. Hand embroidery.
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Alpaca
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Lightweight, soft lustrous fiber from the llama-like alpaca of South America, often blended with wool to make expensive suitings and knitwear. Suits, jackets, knits.
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Angora
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Extremely soft hair fiber from the angora rabbit, usually blended with wool. Mainly knitwear.
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