a fabric having at least one hydraulically napped surface comprised of tangled fibers is disclosed . because the fiber tangles are created from intact , undamaged fibers , fabric strength is not adversely affected by treatment . in addition , laundering enhances entanglement and the aesthetic qualities attributed to this fabric property : surface texture , resistance to pilling , drapeability , and the like . these subjective characteristics have been quantified using values from the kawabata evaluation system . a process for creating such fabrics has also been disclosed . the fabric passes through one or two treatment zones in which high pressure fluids are directed at the fabric surface as the fabric moves away from a support member . in the case of dual treatment zones , a substantially lower pressure is used in the second treatment zone .