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Pick up to 5 terms. Seeing them next to each other is the fastest way to learn the difference.
Leather
Tanned hide, smooth or grained, with a subtle sheen and stiff hand.
Silk
Natural protein fibre with soft sheen and fluid drape.
Sequin
Surface covered in small reflective discs.
Lace
Openwork fabric with patterned holes, often floral.
Velvet
Dense short pile with a deep, light-absorbing surface.