FABRICS COMPOSITION CHART
Whether you're new to fabics or just curious what the many abbreviations of fabric compositions actually mean, details for the most frequently encountered fabric compositions in our online store can be found here.
Note: you can use the abbreviations in our search bar to find specific fabrics with your desired composition.
For example: 100%CO will find you our cotton fabrics, and 95%CO/5%EL will find you our cotton jerseys.
Plant Fibers
| Abbreviation | Full fiber name |
| AB | Abaca |
| AG | Alginate |
| AL | Alfa |
| BA | Bamboo |
| CA | Hemp |
| CC | Coir |
| CO | Cotton |
| HE | Henequen |
| HL | Cotton Linen Mix |
| JU | Jute |
| KE | Kenaf |
| KP | Kapok |
| LI | Linen (or Flax) |
| MG | Maguey |
| RA | Ramie |
| SI | Sisal |
| SN | Sunn |
Semi-Synthetic Cellulose-Based Fibers
| Abbreviation | Full fiber name |
| AC | Cellulose Acetate |
| CU | Cupro |
| LC | Lyocell |
| MD | Modal |
| PI | Paper Yarn |
| TA | Triacetate |
| VI | Viscose |
Synthetic Fibers
| Abbreviation | Full fiber name |
| AR | Aramid |
| CF | Carbon Fiber |
| CL | Chlorofibre |
| EL | Elastane |
| FL | Fluorofibre |
| LU | Lurex |
| MA | Modacrylic |
| PA | Polyamide (or Nylon) |
| PB | Polycarbamide |
| PC | Acrylic |
| PE | Polyethylene |
| PL | Polyester |
| PM | Metallised Polyester |
| PP | Polypropylene |
| PU | Polyurethane |
| PVC | Polyvinyl Chloride |
| TC | Tetoron Cotton (Cotton-Polyester Blend) |
| TV | Trivinyl |
| VY | Vinyl |
Animal Fibers
| Abbreviation | Full fiber name |
| HA | Hair |
| HR | Cattle Hair |
| HS | Horse Hair |
| HZ | Common Goat Hair |
| SE | Silk |
| WA | Angora Wool (Rabbit) |
| WB | Beaver |
| WC | Cashgora Goat |
| WG | Vicuña Llama |
| WK | Camel |
| WL | Llama |
| WM | Mohair (Angora Goat) |
| WO | Wool |
| WP | Alpaca |
| WS | Cashmere Goat |
| WT | Otter |
| WU | Guanaco Llama |
| WV | Virgin Wool (or Fleece Wool) |
| WY | Yak |
Other Fibers
| Abbreviation | Full fiber name |
| AF | Other fibers |
| GL | Glass |
| IN | Inox Steel |
| ME | Metal |
| TR | Textile Residues / Unspecified Composition |
The most common compositions in fabrics are as followes
Cotton (CO):
100% Cotton: The fibers grow around the seeds of the cotton plant. Pure cotton fabrics are soft, breathable, and comfortable.
Cotton Blends: Cotton is often blended with other fibers (e.g., polyester) to enhance durability, reduce wrinkles, or add stretch.
Elastane (EL): Often blended with other fibers (e.g., cotton, polyester, viscose) to add stretch and elasticity to fabrics.
Polyester (PL):
100% Polyester: Polyester fabrics are known for their durability, wrinkle resistance, and quick-drying properties.
Polyester Blends: Blending polyester with other fibers can improve breathability, comfort, and drape.
Viscose (VI):
100% Viscose: Viscose (also called Rayon), a semi-synthetic fiber, made from natural sources of regenerated cellulose (such as wood), offers a silky and breathable feel.
Viscose Blends: Blending viscose with other fibers enhances its properties.
Wool (WO):
100% Wool: Wool fabrics are known for their warmth, breathability, and moisture-wicking properties.
Wool Blends: Wool is often blended with other fibers for improved durability and ease of care.
Linen (LI):
100% Linen: Linen fabrics are breathable and have a textured, natural appearance.
Linen Blends: Blending linen with other fibers can reduce wrinkles and improve drape.
Bamboo (BA): Fabrics made from bamboo fibers are known for their softness, breathability, and moisture-wicking properties.