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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.
Wool
Warm animal fibre, matte, often tailored or felted.
