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  • What is brushed cotton? A brief introduction - Pound A Metre

    What is brushed cotton? A brief introduction

    By Tom Hutchison, 1 comment

    What is brushed cotton? Brushed cotton, sometimes referred to as flannelette, is a soft and fuzzy-textured fabric used for various winter-ready clothing and bedding. Brushed cotton is made by mechanically...

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  • What is Cashmere Fabric? A brief introduction - Pound A Metre

    What is Cashmere Fabric? A brief introduction

    By Tom Hutchison

    What is Cashmere Fabric?  Cashmere wool, known by many for its exceptional softness, warmth and lightness, is a natural fibre sourced from the soft undercoat of cashmere goats.  Carefully collected from...

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  • Is Polyester Waterproof? - Pound A Metre

    Is Polyester Waterproof?

    By Tom Hutchison, 2 comments

      Is Polyester Waterproof? Polyester is a popular material commonly used in the production of various clothing items, outdoor gear, and even household items like bean bag chairs. But one...

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  • Cotton vs Poly Cotton - Pound A Metre

    Cotton vs Poly Cotton

    By Tom Hutchison, 1 comment

      Cotton vs Poly Cotton When it comes to choosing the perfect fabric for your clothing or bedding, there are a plethora of options available. Among them, polycotton and cotton...

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  • What is Stretch Denim: A Brief Introduction - Pound A Metre

    What is Stretch Denim: A Brief Introduction

    By Tom Hutchison

    Table of Contents What it is What it’s used for What you can make with it What it feels like Characteristics, properties & advantages Different types Eco-friendliness Brief history Stretch...

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  • What is Fleece? A Brief Introduction - Pound A Metre

    What is Fleece? A Brief Introduction

    By Tom Hutchison

    Table of Contents What it is What it’s used for What you can make with it What it feels like Characteristics, properties & advantages Different types Eco-friendliness Brief history  ...

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