Side by side
Pick up to 5 terms. Seeing them next to each other is the fastest way to learn the difference.
Lace
Openwork fabric with patterned holes, often floral.
Silk
Natural protein fibre with soft sheen and fluid drape.
Nylon
Smooth synthetic with a slight sheen; bombers and technical wear.
Wool
Warm animal fibre, matte, often tailored or felted.
Leather
Tanned hide, smooth or grained, with a subtle sheen and stiff hand.