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Cabled Yarn
A yarn formed by twisting two or more plied yarns together.

Calendaring
A process for finishing fabrics in which such special effects as high luster, glazing, embossing, and moiré can be produced.

Cambric
A closely woven soft white cotton or cotton blend fabric that has been calendered on the right side to give it a slight gloss. Used extensively for handkerchiefs.

Cashmere (Kashmir)
A luxury fiber obtained from the soft, fleecy undergrowth of the Kashmir goat of Tibet, Mongolia, China, Iraq, Iran, and India. Most commonly used in sweaters, shawls, suits, coats, and dresses.

Challis
A plain-weave, lightweight, very soft fabric usually printed with a delicate floral pattern. The name is derived from the Anglo-Indian term "shalee" meaning "soft."

Chambray
An almost square (i.e. 80 x 76) plain, woven-spun fabric with a colored warp and a white filling used for shirts, children’s clothes, and dresses.

Chameleon
A multicolored effect achieved by using warp yarns of one color and two filling yarns of different colors. Sometimes used in taffeta, faille, or poplin.

Chevron
Prints in zigzag stripes or herringbone weaves.

Chino
A cotton or cotton blend twill for summer-weight uniforms. Chino is frequently dyed khaki. Was originally purchased in China by the United States Army for military uniforms. Washes and wears extremely well with a minimum of care. Now popular as chino slacks.

Cloque Fabric
Any fabric whose surface has an irregularly raised blistered effect. From the French term for blistered.

Colorfast
A term used to describe a fabric with sufficient color retention and the ability to maintain color and not fade, run, or discolor excessively under normal conditions.

Crocheting
The interlocking of loops from a single thread with a hooked needle. Can be done either by machine or by hand.