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Silk
Natural protein fibre with soft sheen and fluid drape.
Leather
Tanned hide, smooth or grained, with a subtle sheen and stiff hand.
Velvet
Dense short pile with a deep, light-absorbing surface.
Knit
Looped yarn construction with natural stretch, from jersey to ribbed.
Metal plate
Hammered or polished metal, as in plate armour.