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Advantages: All weights are comfortable to wear. Warm in winter. Drapes well in lighter weights, tailors well in heavier weights. Knits are the easiest fabrics to sew.

Disadvantages: Very expensive. Can snag more easily than a woven fabric. Will stretch out of shape during wear, but can be pressed back to shape. Dry Clean only.

Polyester Knits:

Advantages: All weights are wrinkle-resistant, travel well. Machine washable. Hold their shape. Inexpensive.

Disadvantages: Like all polyesters, can be warm in summer and cold in winter because fiber does not breathe. Pretreat oily stains before laundering, remove from dryer immediately.

Corduroy, Velvet, Velveteen:

Advantages: Can be sporty or dressy, depending on type. Some are washable others should be professionally cleaned and pressed. Inexpensive.

Disadvantages: Can show press marks and wear lines easily, not very durable. Require special sewing techniques. Wrinkle easily, will stretch out of shape during wear, but will recover shape during washing or dry-cleaning.

Ultrasuede brand fabric:

Advantages: Elegant and extremely durable. It is versatile and comes in two different weights for many types of garments. Machine washable, easy care. Holds shape during wear, can be season less, depending on color. Sews easily.

Disadvantages: Very expensive. Requires special, but easy to learn, sewing techniques. Because it is partially polyester, it will be warm in summer but not as warm as 100% [url=http://www.knittingfabric.cc/]Scuba Fabric[/url] polyester.