Tweed—Much like homespun in appearance, both being either twilled or plain. They are made from rough worsted yarn spun at home. In tweed the yarn is harder twisted, giving a more distinct twill. It is generally more compact, less rough, and better finished than homespun.

Uniform cloth—Cloth suitable for uniforms, usually a stout, fulled, woolen cloth, similar to kersey.

Venetian—A cloth milled and cropped bare in finish.

Vicuna—A soft twilled cloth similar to cheviot, made of the Andes vicuna, hence its name.

Whipcord—A worsted cloth having a small, prominent twill.

Yacht cloth—A flannel heavier than ordinary serge or flannel.


Cord—The general term is applied to any fabric in which the lines run in the same direction as the selvage.

Count—In spinning, the number given to any thread or yarn, except silk, to indicate its relative fineness, based on the number of yards required to weigh one pound.