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Pick up to 5 terms. Seeing them next to each other is the fastest way to learn the difference.
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.
Latex / vinyl
Very high-gloss, mirror-like skin-tight surface.
Nylon
Smooth synthetic with a slight sheen; bombers and technical wear.
