Evening Republican, Volume 16, Number 266, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 6 November 1912 — GREAT VARIETY OF FABRICS [ARTICLE]

GREAT VARIETY OF FABRICS

Fashion Allows Wide Choice of Material for Fall Suits —Imitation Furs Are Being Worn. For suits this fall the “velours de laine,” or woolen velour, occupies first place. This comes in striped effects, checked and undecided figured patterns, a good two-tone effect being produced by the raised pattern’s contrast with a bright warp. Velours de laind* is supple and admits of drapery, gathering and pleating without obtrusive bulkiness. It is a triumph of the weaver’s art. Boucle cloths are also highly favored. These are the weaves that show little rings of thread that give a soft, rough effect. Peau de suede has the softness of Bilk and the full finish of suede. Velvets, corduroys and velveteens are important for afternoon suits, and the corded effects seem to be most generally used in costumes. Imitation furs are taking the place of the expensive peltry. These fur cloths form little vests, cuffs and collars on jackets. Materials are, as a rule, supple, soft and wide. The tones are soft and neutral, allowing for the introduction of the color note by means of the vests, girdles, velvet collars and ornaments so much in vogue.